Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program 2027

Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program 2027Are you looking for a Graduate Nurse Program in Mental Health2-year supported program commencing in January 2027RPN Grade 2 Superannuation Salary PackagingMultiple Full-time or Part-time (0.8) positions availableExtensive investment in facilities and people supporting our significant service expansionA culture where people careA career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If youre passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Working across community hospital and prison settings you can learn apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession. Together we can contribute to a more connected compassionate mental health and criminal justice locationThomas Embling Hospital located in Fairfield just 15 minutes north of the Melbourne CBD. Due to expansion we have a need for experienced like-minded professionals to join our team. Thomas Embling Hospital is a secure Mental Health currently 134 bed hospital providing acute care rehabilitation and continuing care programs. The expansion will significantly increase access to care; including a dedicated Womens service and an additional medium secure mens facility. Forensicare also provides specialist forensic mental health services across 12 of Victorias 14 prisons with recent expansion to include Western Plains in the Barwon region. Graduates will also have the opportunity for clinical rotations across the prison services including Ravenhall Correctional Centre Dame Phyllis Frost Centre & Melbourne Assessment the Role:The Early Career Graduate Nurse Program is an integral part of Forensicare in our commitment to develop our future nursing workforce. This structured program is tailored towards supporting the graduate nurse to transition from student to Registered Psychiatric Nurse. The program incorporates clinical experience education and support with post-graduate qualifications to assist newly Registered Nurses to develop core skills and competency as a Mental Health Nurse. During the program you will get opportunities to work across various clinical areas supported by clinical nurse educators the early career co-ordinator and preceptors in addition to regular education days and paid study facilitate the development of graduates into competent knowledgeable and responsible Mental Health Nurses all graduate nurses will be enrolled into the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing with our university partners. On successful completion of academic and clinical components of the graduate year you will continue onto the post graduate will work rostered shifts including nights. Rotations during the program will be split between various areas within Forensicare with the opportunity for rotations at Thomas Embling Hospital and Prison based you are a newly Registered Nurse who wants to pursue a career in this specialist area of mental health nursing this program offers a pathway to prepare you for ongoing employment opportunities in mental health :Applies to practice the recognised nursing competencies and psychiatric nursing standards of an evidence-based practice and recovery orientated approach to nursingDevelops skills to undertake comprehensive nursing assessments of patients plans implements and evaluates initial and ongoing risk assessment and care of consumersWorks within and ethically and legally sound frameworkEnrol in and complete academic requirements in obtaining a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health NursingMeet all program clinical and academic requirements and expectations as outlined as part of the Graduate Nurse ProgramAbout You:All graduates must be registered with AHPRA prior to the commencement of the program on 18th January understanding of health assessment care planning implementation and evaluation of nursing interventionsCommitment to mental health consumer recoveryEffective written and verbal communication skillsA demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively and effectively within a team displaying high professional conduct and reliabilityDedicated commitment to evidence-based practice with High motivation and willingness to learn including obtaining post graduate tertiary education in Mental Health NursingAn awareness of organisational purposeWhat you need:Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA) prior to program commencementRegistered & enrolled in PMCV Allocation & Placement Service 2026 matchThe successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredentialsHow to Apply:Register and apply for PMCV Allocation & Placement Service 2026 match listing Forensicare (Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health) as a preference including 2 clinical referencesSubmit Direct Application below including;Cover LetterCVAcademic Transcript (most current)Mental Health Placement Clinical AppraisalPlease note if you have not completed a mental health placement prior to your application please submit another clinical appraisal. Please submit your mental health clinical appraisal when you receive it. Ensure to provide a mental health access a detailed position description please click hereFor further information on the Graduate Nurse Program Program contact Paul Rothwell (Early Career Nursing Program Co-Ordinator) at for more information on Careers at Forensicare visit culture where people supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team defined career pathways existing across our Directorates with multi-disciplined Packaging Options available Mortgage Rent Car Expenses$2650 meal allowance per annumFitness passport discounted unparalleled access to a wide range of fitness Club access to discounted cinema tickets AFL games Zoos Concerts etcA leading multi-faceted approach to safety with unparalleled strategic practical individualised and team-based supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security underpinned by our workplace health and safety and reward for good performance through employee to an employee assistance program an external confidential self-referral employee wellbeing program for personal or work-related matters.A mental health and wellbeing program providing psychological peer support and critical incidence response and Immunisation EvidenceThis position is subject to a Police CheckForensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people who identify as LGBTQI people with a lived experience of disability as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPECT INTEGRITY ACCOUNTABILITY HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment