Transition to Mental Health Nursing — Part-Time RN Program

Mercy Hospitals Victoria Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid professional development days

Credit pathway towards GraduateDiploma

Supportive learning environment

Job summary

Mercy Health is offering a 12-month Transition to Mental Health Nursing Program for Registered Nurses at Werribee Mercy Hospital. The role is a fixed-term, part-time position commencing 8 February 2027, with 64 hours per fortnight across a Monday–Sunday roster in Clare Moore Building.

You will engage in comprehensive orientation, paid development days, and clinical supervision, with access to a credit pathway towards the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing at participating universities.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA as Division 1 Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 12 months of clinical experience in an acute setting.
• Desire to complete Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to people with mental health needs.
• Participate in the Transition to Mental Health Nursing Program.
• Demonstrate clinical skills in mental state examination, risk assessment and recovery planning.

Skills

Clinical skills

Time management

Organisation

Communication skills

Education

AHPRA registered nurse

Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Job description

Mercy Health is offering a 12-month Transition to Mental Health Nursing Program for Registered Nurses at Werribee Mercy Hospital. The role is a fixed-term, part-time position commencing 8 February 2027, with 64 hours per fortnight across a Monday–Sunday roster in Clare Moore Building.

You will engage in comprehensive orientation, paid development days, and clinical supervision, with access to a credit pathway towards the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing at participating universities.