- Structured and supportive clinical learning environment
- 12 month program commencing February 2020
- 2 x 6 clinical rotations
- Placements within a variety of settings
NorthWestern Mental Health (NWMH) is one of the largest providers of Mental Health Services in Victoria. Our multidisciplinary workforce provides a recovery-oriented approach to care.
NorthWestern Mental Health (NWMH) provides a comprehensive, integrated range of services to people with a serious mental illness in North-Western Melbourne. A workforce of 1,700 staff provides services through four Area Adult Mental Health Services (Inner West, Mid West, North West and Northern), an Aged Persons’ Mental Health Program and a Youth Mental Health Service – ORYGEN Youth Health.
Why Join our Program?
- A professional development pathway giving recently qualified Registered Nurses clinical experience in Mental Health Nursing
- Provides the opportunity for consolidation of theory and refinement of clinical skills
- Prepares Graduates for ongoing employment opportunities
- Includes planned and supported professional development activities followed by a period of clinical skill consolidation
- Provides the skills to deliver excellence in person-centred care, and a platform to develop into a safe, confident and accountable health professional
To Apply:
Please visit the Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program site for a detailed overview of the application process and attach all the information required to your application.
About You:
- Registered Nurse with current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)
- Awareness of mental health nursing practice and the ability to develop skills in risk assessment, mental state assessment, and care planning.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation
- Commitment to excellence in nursing practice and continuing professional development
- Understand the professional, ethical, legal responsibilities of Registered Psychiatric Nurses
- Understand the importance of providing nursing care which focuses on the best possible outcomes for your patients
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills as well as an ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Our Commitment to You:
- A supportive environment where graduate nurses are encouraged to develop both clinically and professionally
- A sophisticated learning structure supporting continuing professional development
- We are a values based organisation
- Attractive salary and working conditions including monthly ADOs, salary packaging
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; staff health service, peer support program and Employee Assistance Programs
Successful Computer Matched Applicants:
Please provide all information requested in the correspondence you have received from the NWMH Graduate Nurse Program. As part of this application, all new employees to Melbourne Health must complete and attach all of the new starter documents sent out to you with your initial offer of a place on next years’ program.
If you are currently working as a Nurse, please attach a copy of your certificate of service from your current employer when submitting your application.
Connect with Us:
For further information please email gpnp@mh.org.au with “2020 NWMH Graduate Nurse Program” as the subject header.
Get to know us at www.nwmh.org.au or click ‘Apply Now’.
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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working With Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.