Overview
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high‐quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
About the Role
Join our Mental Health Graduate Nursing program to work with a friendly and supportive team whilst you develop your career as a professional registered psychiatric nurse. We seek graduate nurses wishing to specialise in Mental Health Nursing. The Graduate Year Program has been developed to provide a supportive environment assisting newly registered nurses to consolidate and further develop their knowledge and skills in Mental Health Nursing.
Program Details
* Permanent Part‐time (0.8 EFT / 64 hours per fortnight)
* 2027 Graduate Program (February and August intakes)
* Multiple positions (final number to be confirmed)
* Based across Adult & Aged Inpatient settings (Alfred Hospital), Ngami Wilam Residential Eating Disorders service and the Alma Road Community Care Unit
* Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 Year 1
* Ongoing training and full orientation
About You
* Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
* Approved eligibility to participate in the PMCV Graduate Nurse Match
* Australian working rights (visa holders, please upload your visa and passport with your application)
* Current Influenza vaccination
* Be willing to undergo a background check
Benefits
* Regular professional supervision
* Supportive multi‐disciplinary team environment
* Be involved in an innovative mental health programme that is making a real difference
* Great employment benefits as part of Bayside Health – Alfred Care group: wellbeing initiatives, access to salary packaging, on‐site gym, Employee Assistance Programs, novated leasing and discounted health insurance and banking
* Great work‐life balance & located close to public transport and cafés
EEO Statement
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities and cultural backgrounds. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed in this ad. In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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