SVHM12-MonthMental HealthEnrolled NurseGraduate Nurse Program–2026
Start Date27thJuly 2026
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Amazing location in the heart of vibrant Fitzroy
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Friendly and supportive team
12-month contract(ongoing employmentupon successful completion ofclinical components of thegraduate program)
0.8FTE, 2positionsavailable
About the Role
St Vincent's offers a unique and personalized Mental Health GraduateEnrolledNurse Program thatprovidesthe opportunity for a long and fulfilling career in mental health.St Vincent’s Mental Health provide ongoing specialist treatment and support to meet the identified needs of consumers who suffer with a serious mental illness and associatedhigh levelof recovery support needs in thecities of Yarra and Boroondara.During your graduate year you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills in a supportive environment, working closely with your preceptor and the opportunitytoparticipatein group supervision.
Allgraduates will have an opportunity to rotate to different areas of the service – subject to clinical need and skill mix.Rotationsmayinclude:the Adult Acute Inpatient Unit, DePaul House, Group Program, Footbridge CCU, Clarendon and Hawthorn Community Clinics
You willbe requiredto work a rotating roster, including night shift.
These positions are0.8 EFTwith regular funded study days
You will be trained in the use of key recoverytools andwill be encouraged to develop your own creative recovery-orientated carestrategiesand you will work with our Lived Experience workforce.
The graduateenrollednurse willparticipatein the mandatory training program that has been specifically designed toassistthe graduate to develop their skills and knowledge in relation to mental health nursing over12 months.
Thereare20+paid study days offered throughout the program toassistyour growth as a well-roundedclinician.
The graduate must complete the clinical competencies provided as part of the program at the identified time intervals as set out in their training manuals.
All competenciesmust be achieved.
Ongoing employment if successful in theclinical aspects of thegraduate program
Duties include:
Supporting consumers throughout their recovery journeysand working alongside the multidisciplinary team
Actively upholding a culture of hope by using optimistic language, supportingpeopleand celebrating consumer’s recovery efforts;
Supporting consumers with available resources to achieve their recovery goals through education and support around medication, copingstrategiesand symptom management
Actively challenging stigmatizing attitudes,discriminationand social exclusionin line with the Recovery Model of Mental Health Care
Participating in consumer assessment, care planning and discharge planning.
Classifications for these positions will be Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 1
Your Contribution
Diploma ofnursing which meets the registration requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History check/NDIS Worker Screening check or willing to obtain
What We Offer
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Employee Assistance Program
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Staff Health Centre
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Career development & advancement encouraged
AboutSt Vincent’s Mental Health
StVincent’s Mental Health (SVMH) provides high quality, recovery-oriented services across an adult area mental health service for the inner-city areas of Yarra and Boroondara. The service utilises the Strengths Model of recovery and this model is embedded across all parts of the mental health service. In addition,the acute inpatient service utilises theSafewardsModelSt Vincent’s is also committed to the ongoing development of a strong peer support workforce
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM)isa leading teaching,researchand tertiary health service SVHMprovidesa diverse range of adult clinical servicesand isdriven by values of Compassion, Justice,Integrityand ExcellenceSt Vincent’s Mental Health is committed the recruitment and retention ofhigh-qualitystaff. We aim to support staff tomaintainand 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 witha number ofuniversities and educational institutions.
Application
Shortlisting for this position willcommenceimmediately 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.
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police.Please visit our website, for further informationregardingourAboriginal 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 thereforebe requiredto undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
Contacts:
Primary–Heather Blanshard – Clinical Nurse Educator - heather.blanshard@svha.org.au
Secondary – Mental Health Education Team- MHTrainingEducation@svhm.org.au
7 June 2026 11:59pm
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 https /www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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