Graduate Psychiatric Nursing Program 2027
Latrobe Regional Health is looking for a Graduate Registered Psychiatric Nurse (part time 0.8EFT) to join our growing mental health nursing team.
About the role
Join the dedicated mental health nursing team at Latrobe Regional Health, where learning, support and career opportunities come together. The Graduate Psychiatric Nursing Program offers fixed‐term, part‐time positions across a range of specialty pathways, with intakes commencing in January and July 2027. Build broad clinical experience across mental health settings both inpatient and community based.
Mental Health Program Streams
Graduate Psychiatric Nursing Program – 12 months
Build broad clinical experience across mental health settings both inpatient and community based.
Graduate Psychiatric Nursing Program – 24 months
Build broad clinical experience across mental health settings both inpatient and community based.
*Please note that we cannot guarantee a placement in your preferred program. Allocations are based on operational requirements of LRH*
About You
To be successful in this program, you will have:
* Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
* Eligibility to participate in a Graduate Nurse Program
* Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency, or Australian‐trained temporary residency with current working rights
* Not previously participated in a Graduate Nurse or Graduate Nurse/Midwifery Program at a hospital or health service
* A National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)
* Current influenza vaccination, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
Benefits
* Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
* Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
* Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
* A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
* Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
* Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.
Diversity and inclusion
We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au
How to Apply
To be considered for the Graduate Nursing Program, candidates must apply through both the Latrobe Regional Health website and the PMCV - GNMP portal. The Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria manages the matching process by collecting candidate preferences and referee reports, while health services assess and rank applicants before positions are allocated. Steps:
* Register as a candidate through the GNMP website Home - Graduate Nurse Midwifery Program
* Complete and submit your PMCV application (excluding the video interview component)
* Submit your application directly to Latrobe Regional Health (careers portal) and indicate on your application your preference of program.
Before commencement, the successful applicant will provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.
Latrobe Regional Health acknowledges the Gunaikurnai and Bunurong peoples as the traditional custodians of the land on which our health services are located.
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