Transition to Mental Health Nurse

Mercy Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health is offering a 12-month Transition to Mental Health Nursing Program at Clare Moore Building, Werribee Mercy Hospital. This fixed-term, part-time role supports experienced Registered Nurses to transition to mental health nursing and gain skills through structured orientation and supervision.

The program requires AHPRA Division 1 RN registration, at least 12 months acute care experience, and willingness to complete Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA Division 1 eligibility.
• Minimum 12 months of clinical experience in an acute setting.
• Commitment to completing Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.
• Full Australian working rights (64 hours per fortnight).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the 12-month Transition to Mental Health Nursing Program.
• Develop mental health nursing skills through structured activities.
• Engage in orientation, supervision, and case learning with Clinical Nurse Educators.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Time management

Communication

Education

AHPRA Division 1 RN

Job description

Employment Type: One year -Fixed term, Part time contract commencing 8th Feb 2027. RPN2 Year 2-8
Hours: 64 hours fortnight, AM/PM/Night shifts across Monday to Sunday roster
Location: Clare Moore Building, Werribee Mercy Hospital
Upload with Application: 1) Resume, 2) Cover letter, 3) Provide two professional references and 4) APRAH registration and any other relevant qualifications
Contact: Natalie Lentini (Clinical Nurse Consultant, Learning & Development Team) ***************@mercy.com.au

Where there's life, there's Mercy.
Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

About the opportunity

Clare Moore Building is a 54 bedded acute inpatient mental health unit, based at Werribee Mercy Hospital.

The Transition to Mental Health Nurse Program is an integral part of Mercy Health's Commitment to develop our future workforce and as such, we welcome Registered Nurses to join our team to provide compassionate and responsive care to people in need.

Our 12 month Transition to Mental Health Nursing Program is part of a broader interdisciplinary Entry Level Learning Program. This program offers support for experienced Registered Nurses to transition to Mental Health nursing skills.

Skills in Mental State Examination, risk assessment, recovery care plan and other aspects of mental health nursing will be introduced and developed during this program.

The structured program incorporates a comprehensive orientation, paid professional development days, clinical skills competencies, case presentation, and individual and group clinical supervision which are supported by Clinical Nurse Educators.

Successful completion of the program can result in credit pathway towards the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing at participating universities.

About you:

• You have a keen interest in supporting and caring for clients with mental health issues
• Registration with AHPRA as Division 1 Registered Nurse
• Minimum of 12 months of clinical experience in an acute setting
• A desire to complete minimum of Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
• Full Australian Working rights (minimum 64 hours per fortnight)

What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.