Mental Health Nurse: Postgrad Program & Growth

Bayside Health; Frankston; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking a Registered Nurse - Post Graduate Student in Mental Health to join a structured program commencing in 2027. The role offers supported study leave and rotation options across inpatient, bed-based services and community teams.

The program provides education support and exposure to a range of mental health nursing experiences while you complete post graduate studies.

Qualifications

• A current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate program in Mental Health Nursing or 1 year of mental health RN experience.
• Enrolment in a course leading to the Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or higher.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver mental health care.
• Engage with diverse communities and cultures in care delivery.
• Participate in rotations across inpatient, bed-based and community options.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Cultural awareness

Shift flexibility

Person-centred care

Education

Graduate program in Mental Health Nursing

Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Enrolment in higher education for Post Graduate Diploma

Job description

Registered Nurse - Post Graduate Student - Mental Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

• Step confidently into your Nursing Career in Mental Health
• Recieve expert guidance, hands-on experience and tailored mentorship
• Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture
• Classification: RPN GR 2 YR 2-8 (NP 21-70)*

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

The Team & Role

The Post Graduate Nursing Program (Mental Health) commencing in 2027 is a supported contracted position that enables the staff member to gain additional mental health nursing skills and expertise whilst continuing to undertake post graduate studies. The post graduate program offers the staff member to experience a range of rotation options in the inpatient/bed based services or a bespoke program within the community teams. The program offers further support from the education team, a range of specialist study days and paid study leave to dedicate towards completion of post graduate studies.

Start now and achieve your qualification by the end of next year.

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

• Step confidently into your Nursing Career in Mental Health
• Recieve expert guidance, hands-on experience and tailored mentorship
• Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture
• Classification: RPN GR 2 YR 2-8 (NP 21-70)*

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

The Team & Role

The Post Graduate Nursing Program (Mental Health) commencing in 2027 is a supported contracted position that enables the staff member to gain additional mental health nursing skills and expertise whilst continuing to undertake post graduate studies. The post graduate program offers the staff member to experience a range of rotation options in the inpatient/bed based services or a bespoke program within the community teams. The program offers further support from the education team, a range of specialist study days and paid study leave to dedicate towards completion of post graduate studies.

Start now and achieve your qualification by the end of next year.

Graduate Nurses and Nurses undertaking Post Graduate studies who have successfully completed their program/course will be offered ongoing employment at the end of their fixed-term contract where an appropriately classified vacancy exists

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Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• A current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Completed a graduate program in Mental Health Nursing or minimum 1 year of experience working as a mental health nurse (RN)
• Completed or Enrolment in an approved higher education course that leads to completion of the Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or higher
• The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team engaging with consumers from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
• Availability to work across all shifts
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering a high standard of person centred care motivated and self-directed learner

Next Steps

For role specific information please contact Carmel Parish, Clinical Educator - Early in Career (Nursing): *******@phcn.vic.gov.au

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Nursing Recruitment team at ***************@phcn.vic.gov.au (03) 9784 1***.

The role ceases advertising on 25th October, 2026.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

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