Activities Nurse Coordinator

Reference Number: 2330

Job Title: Activities Nurse Coordinator 

Employment Type: Full Time / Fixed term                                                                

Hours per Fortnight: 80 

Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 / ANUM Grade 1 or 2 (NP74-NP83)

Location: Monash Streeet, Shepparton 

Closing date: 02/01/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Benjamin Fletcher, 0455141627, benjamin.fletcher@gvhealth.org.au

About GV Health – Mental Health Services:

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:

• Adult and Older Adult Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
• Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
• Acute Adult and Older Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
• Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
• Access and Engagement Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

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About the Role

Wanyarra is a 20-bed adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit providing acute, recovery-focused care as part of GV Health’s contemporary mental health redevelopment. Our unit is known for its strong SafeWards culture, collaborative multidisciplinary practice, and commitment to evidence-based therapeutic engagement.

We are seeking an experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN3) to lead and coordinate our structured activities and therapeutic engagement program. In this role, you will design, implement, and evaluate a diverse range of psychosocial, recreational, and recovery-oriented groups tailored to the needs of consumers admitted to Wanyarra. You will work closely with nursing, allied health, and lived-experience staff to promote participation, build routine, and enhance consumer wellbeing through meaningful activity.

What makes this role different?

This is a newly established position dedicated exclusively to improving therapeutic engagement across the unit. The Activities Nurse Coordinator will have autonomy to innovate, trial new approaches, and shape the model of care in partnership with the broader team. The role offers ongoing professional development, opportunities to collaborate with specialist programs across Mental Health & Wellbeing, and the capacity to influence service culture in a growing contemporary unit.

The successful candidate will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as an RPN and eligibility for RPN3 classification (experience in acute MH, group facilitation, or therapeutic programs).
• Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver and evaluate group-based and individual therapeutic activities within an inpatient MH setting.
• Strong recovery-oriented practice, collaboration skills, and the ability to engage consumers with diverse and complex needs.
• Well-developed communication, documentation, and clinical decision-making skills, with the ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
  
  

Incentives & Support

• Flexible rostering options
• Access to extensive professional development and mental health training programs
• Supportive leadership committed to innovation and clinician-led program design
  
  

If you’re passionate about improving consumer experience and shaping a dynamic, recovery-focused activities program, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.