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Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program page is loadedMental Health Graduate Nurse ProgramApply locations: VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner SuburbsTime type: Part timePosted on: Posted YesterdayTime left to apply: End Date: May 23, 2025 (28 days left to apply)Job requisition id: JR142082Job Description:Opportunity to experience Adult and Older Adult inpatient Mental Health nursing with the support of an amazing dedicated Mental Health Education Team!Ongoing training opportunities specifically targeted to your development12-month fixed term position with ongoing employment opportunities following completion of the programPart time - 0.8 EFTJuly startAbout the RoleSt Vincent''s offers bespoke training programs for early careers Nurses providing the foundation for a long and fulfilling career in the Mental Health sector. St Vincents Mental Health provides ongoing specialist treatment and support to meet the identified needs of consumers who suffer from a serious mental illness and associated high level of recovery support needs in the cities of Yarra and Boroondara. During your Graduate Mental Health program, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills in a supportive environment, working closely with your preceptor/mentor and the dedicated Mental Health Education Team with the opportunity to participate in regular group supervision.Duties include:Supporting consumers throughout their recovery journeys and working alongside the multidisciplinary teamActively upholding a culture of hope by using optimistic language, supporting people and celebrating consumers recovery efforts;Supporting consumers with available resources to achieve their recovery goals through education and support around medication, coping strategies and symptom managementActively challenging stigmatizing attitudes, discrimination and social exclusion in line with the Recovery Model of Mental Health Care.Participating in consumer assessment, care planning and discharge planning.Participating in the relevant early careers program including attending required study days and achieving the required competencies to successfully complete the program.The classification for this position will be NP11Your Contribution:Graduate Nurse, Mental HealthDegree in general nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Current Nursing Registration with AHPRAA valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtainWhat We Offer:A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA healthy work/life balance encouraged.Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging Increase your take home pay!In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbournes best cafes, public transport and lots of carparksDiscounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementSupport and mentorship from senior staffWorking at St Vincents:St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. St Vincents Mental Health is committed to the recruitment and retention of high quality staff. We aim to support staff to maintain and develop their skills to provide excellent clinical care and to meet their own personal and career goals. The service has a strong education and research focus, in addition to affiliations with a number of universities and educational institutions.Application:Please attach the following to your application:Letter of application, addressed to The Mental Health Education Team Leader (Heather Blanshard) outlining why you wish to be a Mental Health Graduate Nurse at St Vincents (maximum of one page).Curriculum Vitae/resume (maximum of 3 pages).Academic transcript to date, with results legend.2x copies of your most recent clinical placement reports. Reports must be sent in their entirety and not selected parts or pages. If your reports are paper based, they will need to be certified (electronic placement reports do not need certification)Preferably one of your reports should be from your most recent mental health placement, unless you have not completed this yet.Shortlisting for these positions will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).Contacts:Primary Heather Blanshard Education Team Leader (Heather.Blanshard@svha.org.au) or Tom Wilson Senior Mental Health Nurse (Thomas.wilson@svha.org.au)Secondary Mental Health Education Team (MHTrainingEducation@svhm.org.au)Closing Date:22 May 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent''s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.auCode of Conduct:View Code of ConductSet up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen.Become a healthcare superheroAbout Us:St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincents Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care.Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincents Hospital on The Park, St Georges Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres. We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victorias most in-need communities.Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service. #J-18808-Ljbffr