Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program - July And September 2024

Position Title Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program - July and September 2024
Employment Type Permanent Part Time
Location Eastern Health
Award Classification Dependent on qualifications
Hours (per fortnight) 64
Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted
The successful applicant to this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check.
Position Summary
2024 Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program - July and September 2024 Intakes

• Part-time hours (0.8 FTE, 4 days per week)
• Dedicated clinical educators, study days, and support
• Multiple locations offered across Eastern Health's sites
• Open to all recent Bachelor's of Nursing Graduates from Australian / New Zealand institutions (including those who did not apply via PMCV)

Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services - spanning from Richmond to the Dandenong Ranges and beyond. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, Mental Health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the Role
If you missed the PMCV application rounds, you are still eligible. There are several pathways available:

• Mental Health (2 X 6 month rotations in Mental Health areas)

• Blended General Nursing and Mental Health (6-month rotation in Mental Health and 6-month rotation in General Nursing)

Our Graduate Nurse Program is progressive, responsive and innovative. We use the latest evidence to develop our program study days together with regular feedback from our graduates.
We support and facilitate the development of a well prepared, high quality, safe nursing and midwifery workforce committed to improving health outcomes.
About You
To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
How to Apply
Please upload the following when applying:

• 2-page CV, including all completed and upcoming clinical placements (date, location, placement type)
• 1-page cover letter
• Academic transcript (digital records are accepted)
• 2 clinical placement referee contact details. Please update the "Referees" section on Mercury.
• 2 most recent and relevant to pathway clinical appraisals (may also be known as "placement log book", "ANSAT", or "clinical assessment tools").

• 1 x Recent Mental Health appraisal (upload in the "Appraisal 1" section)
• 1 x Recent acute / subacute appraisal (upload in the "Appraisal 2" section)

What We Offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range !

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly, diverse, and supportive teams
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options (up to $11,660) + novated leasing options + super sacrificing options
• Career progression (Transition to Specialty Practice Programs, Postgraduate Programs, scholarships, and more)
• Extensive range of employee discounts (including 80+ major retailers - Coles, Uber, etc.)
• Numerous wellness initiatives (including financial advising services, counselling services, weekly mindfulness sessions, fitness challenges, smoothie bikes, and more)

Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:

• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the .
Eastern Health Values: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
Selection Criteria Essential: Are you an Eastern Health employee?
Essential: Are you an Eastern Health fellowship student?
Essential: Please state the name of the university and campus where you are studying (e.g. "Monash University, Clayton").
Essential: Have you applied to Eastern Health previously for a graduate program?
Essential: Please state your preferred pathway. Choices: 1) Pure Mental Health, or 2) Blended General Nursing / Mental Health. PLEASE NOTE: You can nominate a first and second choice (e.g. "First choice: Pure Mental Health. Second choice: Blended").
Essential: Are you an Enrolled Nurse?
Essential: If you are an Enrolled Nurse, do you currently have condition-free registration with NMBA? (If not an EN, please type "NA" for not applicable).
Essential: Will you hold full working rights for the duration of the 2024 Graduate Program? (Please note, we do not provide sponsorship).
Essential: Did you participate in the PMCV process? If yes, please provide your PMCV number. (Please note, PMCV participation is not required for this round, but we still require your PMCV number if you have one).
Essential: Will you have AHPRA registration by July or September 2024?
Essential: Have you been employed as a Mental Health Pre-Qualification Registered Nurse (previously known as a cadet)?
Essential: Do you have a preference for a July or September start? (If you're open to either, please type "Either")
Contact Person Transition to Practice Team
Contact Number (03) 9895 3372
Contact Email ttp.admin@easternhealth.org.au
Closing Date 05/04/2024
Position Description Registered Nurse Midwife PD - 2024.pdf
GNMP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).pdf
Application Guide
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.