3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individuals to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services (RMH MHS)2026 Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program (GMHNP)Program for recently qualified Registered Nurses interested in pursuing a career in the mental health setting24-month program commencing Monday February 2, 2026Part time positions at 0.8 EFT (8 shifts per fortnight)The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is one of the largest health providers in the state, delivering a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical and mental health services, as well as rehabilitation, aged care, outpatient and community programs.The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services (RMH MHS) deliver quality care across the RMH including acute adult inpatient, eating disorders, neuropsychiatry, community care and community programs. The RMH MHS provides person-centred, recovery-oriented care, treatment and support through our multidisciplinary workforce of skilled and dynamic clinicians and Lived and Living Experience (LLE) consumer and carer experts. We are dedicated to providing caring and high-quality specialist community and hospital-based mental health services for adults and older adults who are experiencing or are at risk of developing a serious mental illness.Our Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program offers a specialist education pathway to support nurses’ transition in developing a career in mental health nursing. Our supportive culture is guided by the ‘Melbourne Way,’ putting people first, leading with kindness, and working together to excel as one RMH.The Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program (GMHNP) OffersA professional and supportive program for recently qualified Registered Nurses interested in pursuing a career in the mental health settingA 24-month program commencing Monday February 2, 2026Part time positions at 0.8 EFT (8 shifts per fortnight)The opportunity to undertake Postgraduate Mental Health Nursing studies during the second yearClinical rotations within a variety of specialist mental health programs including community settings in thesecond year of the programThe RMH MHS Graduate Mental Health Nursing Program (GMHNP) provides you with:A professional and supportive development pathway for recently qualified nurses into specialist mental health nursingClinical experience in a variety of mental health settingsThe opportunity to consolidate and build on your theoretical and clinical skills in mental health nursingThe opportunity to apply and consolidate your general nursing skills as part of the Equally Well FrameworkClinical skill development to deliver excellence in person-centred careThe relevant support to become a capable and accountable mental health professionalPreceptorship and mentoring from experienced mental health nurses and other colleaguesA range of professional development activities followed by a period of clinical skill consolidationSupport to undertake postgraduate mental health nursing academic qualifications in the second year of the programThe clinical experience and skills to prepare you for a career as a specialist mental health nurseYour New TeamIf you are passionate and interested in joining a program that offers high quality evidence-based pathway for emerging mental health nurses then come and hone your skills with likeminded graduates in our 2026 GraduateMental Health Nurse Program.Your ContributionRegistration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse at least two weeks prior to the program commencement dateAwareness of key mental health nursing practicesAbility to develop skills in risk assessment, mental state assessment and care planningComprehensive knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act (2022) and other relevant legislationCommitment to excellence in mental health nursing practice and continuing professional developmentUnderstanding of the professional, ethical, legal responsibilities of registered nursesUnderstanding of the importance of compassionate mental health nursing care which focuses on the best possible consumer outcomesWell-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team+Interested?To Apply, please download and complete the Application Form and submit this with your application.To view the full Position Description, please click HEREOur Commitment To YouThe RMH stands in solidarity with First Nations peoples in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace thatchampions diversity, equity and inclusion for our staff, volunteers, patients, visitors and community. 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