Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program - 0.8FTE, Fitzroy

St Vincent's Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee counselling

Healthy work/life balance

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Prime Fitzroy location

Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia is offering two Graduate Nurse positions in Mental Health in Melbourne. The 12-month program is part-time at 0.8FTE with structured supervision, learning and development in a supportive team.

You will work with a preceptor, participate in professional development activities and support patient care within the Mental Health Department, contributing to recovery‑oriented care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be completing a Bachelor of Nursing in 2025/26 and be eligible for registration as a Grade 2 Registered Nurse in 2026/27
• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
• Professional personal presentation and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate within a “patient centred care” framework
• Ability to facilitate team outcomes in a multidisciplinary environment
• Commitment to ongoing education and professional development
• Ability to prioritise patient care and demonstrate appropriate time management skills
• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient centred care
• Manage both the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
• Administer medication safely in accordance with hospital policies, procedures and protocols
• Observe, report and document relevant nursing findings as per hospital policy and adjust patient care accordingly
• Liaise with patients, patient families, medical and allied health as required to facilitate high‑quality patient care
• Facilitate effective admission and discharge processes in line with hospital guidelines
• Participate in ongoing professional development by attending training and study days
• Fulfil the academic requirements of the Graduate Nurse Program
• Support patients accessing the Mental Health Department
• Work within the multidisciplinary team to uphold patient/consumer rights

Skills

Patient centred care

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Professional development

Time management

AHPRA registration

Criminal history check

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (2025/26)

Nursing Registration with AHPRA

Job description

St Vincent’s Health Australia is offering two Graduate Nurse positions in Mental Health in Melbourne. The 12-month program is part-time at 0.8FTE with structured supervision, learning and development in a supportive team.

You will work with a preceptor, participate in professional development activities and support patient care within the Mental Health Department, contributing to recovery‑oriented care and multidisciplinary collaboration.