Mental Health Transition to Speciality Practice Program (Registered Nurse) 2027 

• Registered Nurse - Grade 2 | Permanent Part Time   

• Multiple Part-time (0.8EFT) positions available  

• Excellent learner-to-educator ratios 

• Supportive program with supernumerary time and interactive study days 

• Credit towards postgraduate study  

• Permanent employment within Mental Health Program upon successful completion of Transition to Specialty Practice Program 

Are you highly motivated?  

Are you looking for your next clinical challenge?  

Are you interested in developing your career in mental health?  

Potential areas include 

•    Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Units (Box Hill and Maroondah) 
•    Older Adult Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit (Burwood) 
•    Adolescent Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit (Box Hill) 

About you 

To be successful in this role you should possess the following:  

• Current, condition-free RN Registration with AHPRA   

• Minimum of 12-months experience working as a registered nurse; preferably having completed a Graduate Program previously  

• Proactive, reflective, self-directed learner   

• Well-developed communication skills   

• Patient centered practice   

• Team player   

• Passion for clinical excellence   

• Willingness to engage in clinical supervision practice  

• Willingness to work rotating roster  

• A current valid Victorian Drivers License   

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment. 

What we offer 

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here! 

• Mentor and Shadowing program  

• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites  

• Study and professional development leave  

• Friendly & supportive teams 

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  

• Fitness Passport for work-life balance  

• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones  

• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements  

• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme  

• Access to Private Health Insurance offers  

• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training  

• Cafes at all of our Hospitals  

Next Steps 

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia. 

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. 

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check. 

Good to know: 

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team. 

• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. 

• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. 

• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. 

• Advertising may end before the closing date. 

• We do not accept recruitment agency application