Mental Health Enrolled Nurse - Transition to Practice 0.8FTE

Eastern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated mentoring

Clinical supervision

Study leave

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Private health insurance discounts

Digital learning

Cafés on site

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Eastern Health’s Transition to Mental Health Enrolled Nurse Program 2027 offers a permanent part-time 0.8 EFT position in Mental Health & Wellbeing Services. The program provides dedicated study days, clinical supervision, mentoring and exposure to diverse mental health services in Melbourne.

You will participate in two six‑month rotations across Acute Inpatient, Adolescent, Older Adult Mental Health and Alcohol/Other Drug services, building specialist recovery‑oriented skills and professional

Qualifications

• Diploma of Nursing (or equivalent leading to Enrolled Nurse registration).
• Current, unrestricted AHPRA Enrolled Nurse registration or eligibility.
• Minimum 12 months working in an acute health setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to recovery‑oriented, person‑centred care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to engage in 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Recovery-oriented care

Team collaboration

Reflective practice

Motivation to learn

Rotating roster

Acute health experience

Driver licence

Education

Diploma of Nursing

AHPRA Enrolled Nurse registration

Job description

Eastern Health’s Transition to Mental Health Enrolled Nurse Program 2027 offers a permanent part-time 0.8 EFT position in Mental Health & Wellbeing Services. The program provides dedicated study days, clinical supervision, mentoring and exposure to diverse mental health services in Melbourne.

You will participate in two six‑month rotations across Acute Inpatient, Adolescent, Older Adult Mental Health and Alcohol/Other Drug services, building specialist recovery‑oriented skills and professional