Graduate Mental Health Enrolled Nurse - 0.8 EFT, Rotations

Eastern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated study days

Clinical supervision

Mentors and educators

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Eastern Health invites graduates to join the Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program (Mental Health) in Melbourne. This structured program provides two six-month rotations across diverse mental health services, with dedicated study days, supervision and mentoring to develop recovery-oriented nursing practice.

You will learn through experienced mentors, participate in reflective practice, and build a strong professional identity within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Nursing or equivalent leading to Enrolled Nurse registration.
• Current, unrestricted AHPRA Enrolled Nurse registration or eligibility for registration by program commencement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; commitment to recovery-oriented care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams; engage in reflective practice and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Complete two six-month rotations across Acute Inpatient, Adolescent, Older Adult Mental Health and Alcohol/Other Drug Services.
• Demonstrate recovery-oriented, person-centred care within a supportive team.
• Engage in structured learning, mentorship and clinical supervision.
• Participate in regular reflective practice and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Reflective practice

Motivation to learn

Professional development

Roster flexibility

Driver Licence

Education

Diploma of Nursing

Enrolled Nurse registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Eastern Health invites graduates to join the Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program (Mental Health) in Melbourne. This structured program provides two six-month rotations across diverse mental health services, with dedicated study days, supervision and mentoring to develop recovery-oriented nursing practice.

You will learn through experienced mentors, participate in reflective practice, and build a strong professional identity within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.