Electroconvulsive Therapy Coordinator

About the Role

Closing Date: 09/03/2025 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health nurse to take on the role of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Coordinator at Nolan House, the mental health inpatient unit at Albury Base Hospital. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2), you will play a key role in leading and coordinating ECT services, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of this essential treatment for individuals experiencing severe mental health conditions. This role offers the chance to contribute to best-practice mental health care while supporting staff development and service improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications & Experience

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s in Mental Health Nursing (or working towards)
• Completion of, or willingness to complete, an accredited ECT training program
• Experience in mental health nursing with a strong understanding of ECT procedures and protocols

Skills & Attributes

• Expertise in clinical assessment and patient care planning
• Strong leadership and coordination skills to oversee ECT services
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to best-practice standards and quality improvement initiatives
• Ability to educate and support staff on ECT procedures and guidelines

Desirable:

• Experience in coordinating ECT services within a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of mental health legislation, policies, and accreditation standards related to ECT
• Skills in training and mentoring staff in ECT best practices

Why Join Us?

• Lead an essential mental health treatment service
• Work in a supportive and multidisciplinary team at Nolan House
• Professional development opportunities, including ECT training and leadership pathways
• Play a key role in improving patient outcomes for individuals requiring ECT

Employment Type: This is a part time opportunity (Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 24 hours per week).

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Cindy Vangalen at cindy.vangalen@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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