• Glenroy location - Working with local schools in Glenroy
• Part time, ongoing position - 2 days per week - Tuesday & Wednesday
• Join a passionate clinical team - Work with a values driven organisation

About Orygen

Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.

For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.

About the job

The Practice Nurse will join our clinical team at headspace Glenroy, to support the delivery of services to young people in our centre-based Youth Health Clinics, and our local Doctors in Secondary Schools (DISS) clinics.

Working collaboratively with GPs, you'll support young people across a broad range of health needs. While mental health is an important aspect of the role, the position also encompasses physical, sexual, and reproductive health and overall wellbeing.

The DiSS Clinic is an innovative and highly rewarding program that takes primary healthcare directly to young people within their school environment, improving access and reducing barriers to care.

Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager you will:

• Provide youth-friendly health services under the direction of Clinical Services Manager and GPs, including assistance with assessments, procedures, and care plans within scope of practice.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the youth health and DISS clinics, including triaging, appointment scheduling, referrals, medical supplies, and client follow-ups.
• Collaborate with staff, school wellbeing teams, and external services to provide consultation, support, and advocacy for young people.
• Deliver health education to young people and the community on topics such as sexual health, vaccinations, general wellbeing, and support mental health promotion activities.
• Maintain clinical and accreditation standards through accurate record-keeping, infection control, and equipment/supply management.

Skills and experience

The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

• Registered Nurse, Level 3-4, and full registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in practice nursing or community health, with a strong understanding of adolescent health issues including mental health, AOD, and sexual health.
• Knowledge of youth-related legislation, consent, mandatory reporting, and evidence-based treatment options for young people.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage young people, families, and professionals in collaborative care and clinic coordination.
• Proficient in medical software and clinic operations, with a commitment to best practice, confidentiality, and health promotion activities.

Availability to work both Tuesdays and Wednesdays is required.

Benefits

• $42.93 - $55.57 p.h commensurate with skills and experience + 12% superannuation + $15,900 in NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
• Make a real impact on young people in a dynamic, youth-centred environment.
• Support Orygen's mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.
• Thrive in a supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes well-being.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.

For the full position description, visit HERE.

This is a part-time (2 day per week), ongoing position – Tuesday and Wednesday.

Applications will close on the advertised closing date (12PM), unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.

Before applying at Orygen, it’s important to understand that you may encounter sensitive information related to mental health as part of your work. Being aware of this and how it could affect you is essential in deciding if this is the right opportunity for you.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.

A position description is attached.