Title:  Graduate Mental Health Enrolled Nurse (EN) Program - 2027

Structured Graduate Mental Health Enrolled Nurse Program

• Permanent part-time employment (0.8 EFT) in Mental Health & Wellbeing Services upon successful completion of the program
• Dedicated study days, clinical supervision and mentoring
• Exposure to a range of specialist mental health services
• Opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career in mental health nursing
• Excellent learner-to-educator ratios 

Will you be eligible for AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse by March 2027? 

Are you passionate about supporting people on their recovery journey and building a career in mental health nursing? 

Join Eastern Health's Enrolled Nurse Mental Health Graduate Program and develop the specialist knowledge, skills and confidence required to deliver recovery-oriented care and build a rewarding career in Mental Health & Wellbeing Services. 

About Eastern Health 

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a comprehensive range of emergency, surgical, medical and community-based healthcare services, including mental health, alcohol and other drug services, maternity, palliative care, residential care and state-wide specialist services. 

We are committed to delivering person-centred, recovery-oriented care that supports the diverse communities we serve and values the lived and living experience of consumers, families, carers and supporters.

About the Program 

Our Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program (Mental Health Nursing) is progressive, responsive, and innovative. Informed by contemporary evidence and participant feedback, the program supports the development of a skilled, compassionate and recovery-focused workforce dedicated to improving health outcomes for consumers, families, carers and supporters. 

Our Learning and Teaching team and clinical staff provide a supportive environment that encourages the development of clinical skills, reflective practice, professional identity, accountability, and a culture of continuous learning and improvement. 

This unique transition-to-practice program combines structured study days, reflective practice, clinical supervision and supported learning experiences. Participants receive ongoing support from experienced clinicians, nurse educators and mentors throughout the program. 

As a Graduate Enrolled Nurse, you will be supported to learn, contribute to innovation and continuous improvement, and develop your professional identity within a supportive, recovery-focused mental health service. We invite you to join us as you commence your career and build your future with Eastern Health. 

The program offers: 

• A permanent 0.8 EFT position within Mental Health & Wellbeing Services 

• A structured mental health learning pathway 

• Dedicated study days 

• Clinical supervision and reflective practice opportunities 

• Access to experienced mentors and Mental Health Nurse Educators throughout the program 

• Exposure to multidisciplinary and recovery-oriented models of care 

• Career development opportunities across Mental Health & Wellbeing Services 

Participants will complete two six-month rotations, which may include: 

• Acute Inpatient Mental Health Services 

• Adolescent Mental Health Services

• Older Adult Mental Health Services

• Alcohol and Other Drug Services 

About You 

• To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• Diploma of Nursing (or equivalent qualification leading to Enrolled Nurse registration) 

• Current, unrestricted registration with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse (or eligibility for registration by program commencement) 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

• Commitment to recovery-oriented, person-centred care 

• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams 

• Willingness to engage in regular reflective practice, clinical supervision and professional development 

• Demonstrated motivation to learn and develop as a mental health nurse 

• Capacity to work a full rotating roster 

• Current Victorian Driver Licence 

What We Offer 

• Dedicated mentoring and shadowing opportunities 

• Structured clinical supervision and support 

• Study leave and professional development opportunities 

• Discovery days across Eastern Health services 

• Friendly and supportive multidisciplinary teams 

• Access to Fitness Passport 

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family 

• Salary packaging benefits 

• Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate 

• Private health insurance discounts 

• Digital learning and development opportunities 

• Cafés across Eastern Health sites 

• A strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion 

Why Join Mental Health & Wellbeing Services? 

Next Steps 

• Evidence of your most recent flu vaccine 

• Evidence of COVID vaccines (3 doses), if applicable 

• CV 

1. Academic transcript / Statement of results (with key, legend, institution details, etc.) 

2. Acute / subacute placement appraisals x 2 - Placement appraisals may also be known as "placement feedback", "ANSAT", "clinical assessment tools". Please include the pages with the location, ward, dates, and assessor comments. Only summative feedback pages are required. If you are unsure, please contact the Transition-to-Practice Administrative Team (contact information below). 

Good to Know 

• Eastern Health is an equal opportunity employer and actively promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. 

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

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

• Advertising may close prior to the advertised closing date. 

• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.