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SalaryReference Number 65387
Position Title 2024 Transition to Speciality Program in Mental Health (TSPMH)
Employment Type Fixed Term Part Time
Entity Monash Health
Department Mental Health
Location Various Facilities
Position Summary
- 12 month structured program to consolidate your skills
- 12 month contract | Full-time or Part-Time (0.84 EFT; 64hours per fortnight)
- Two six-month rotations with an extensive range of clinical areas
The TSPMH offers:
- A 12 month structured program to consolidate your skills;
- Offering two six-month rotations with an extensive range of clinical areas;
- Outstanding training and development provided;
- Contract role, part-time hours (0.84 EFT; 64hours per fortnight) or full time (1.0 EFT, 76hours per fortnight).
Monash Health is uniquely positioned to integrate primary, secondary and tertiary health services, supported by world-renowned research and teaching facilities under the one umbrella. We provide access to public health care services available to over 1.3 million people, representing 32% of the population of greater Melbourne. Monash Health is committed to delivering high quality patient centred care to fulfil our vision of “Exceptional Care, Outstanding Outcomes”. More than 25,000 employees work at over 40 care locations across south eastern Melbourne, including Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children’s Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital, Kingston Centre, Cranbourne Centre, and an extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities.
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About the Role
We are seeking Registered Nurses with a minimum of 2 years’ experience (including a graduate year) who would like a career pathway into Mental Health nursing. As a Registered Nurse, you will participate in a structured 12 month program designed to consolidate and expand your career path set to commence in May 2024. The Program will involve two 6 month rotations.
As part of the TSPMH, you will need to demonstrate a commitment to enrolling into a Masters of Mental Health Nursing within 6 months of commencing. This is a mandatory prerequisite for all Nurses looking to join TSPMH. At the conclusion of your 12 months, you will be eligible to apply for Mental Health roles across the Monash Health network and further your Career. As a Registered Nurse, you will participate in a structured 12 month program designed to consolidate and expand your experience in Mental Health settings. Key elements of the Program include:
- Rotations across a range of sites including Clayton, Dandenong, Casey, Kingston, Moorabbin and Doveton to expose you to a variety of clinical and operational settings;
- Enrolment in the Masters of Nursing (Monash University)
- Paid study days to support your educational development;
- Access to Mental Health Nursing Professional Supervision;
- Free employee assistance program;
- Salary Packaging;
- Onsite parking, gym and fitness centre;
- Access to a wide range of education and training opportunities across Monash Health.
You Must provide:
- A cover letter - Please articulate what has contributed to your decision to apply for the Mental Health Program Graduate Program and become a Mental Health Nurse
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcript / Other
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).
For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Respectfully, applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.
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