Reference number: 2828
Job title: Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Transition to Specialty Practice
Employment type: Fixed Term Part Time until January 2028
Hours per fortnight: 192 (Multiple positions available)
Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 2, Years 1 - 8 (NP11 - NP70)
Location: Graham Street
Closing date: 22/09/2026
For a confidential conversation please contact: Paige Harbor on [email protected]
About the role:
This Transition to Specialty practice program has been established to expand on graduate year knowledge, enhance career progression and embed skills in the speciality of mental health nursing.
It is a 12-month structured program that provides opportunity, to learn, gain knowledge, skills and confidence whilst working in a community mental health team. The incumbent will work to meet competencies and to engage in autonomous practice while working as a member of a multidisciplinary team and in partnership with individuals/families/networks working towards recovery goals. It is aligned with the standards of the profession and offer opportunity for candidates to develop best practice in recovery oriented, trauma informed comprehensive mental health assessment and care.
Suitable applicant will:
- Successful completion of a graduate year in mental health or equivalent mental health nursing experience and is currently studying or completed postgraduate qualifications in mental health nursing
- Experience in a range of nursing interventions
- Have a commitment to professional development, service development and evaluation
You can view the : HERE
If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the under 'Key Selection Criteria'.
How to apply:
External applicants: please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application.
Current employees: please submit your application through the Employee Login on the Careers page. Internal applications can only be accepted via your employee profile: https://careers.gvhealth.org.au/
About GV Health – Mental Health Services:
Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.
Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:
- Adult and Older Adult Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
- Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
- Acute Adult and Older Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
- Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
- Access and Engagement Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
Visit https://www.gvhealth.org.au/ to learn more.
Our benefits:
- Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our community
- Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
- Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
- A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
- Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
- Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program
Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.
Pre-employment requirements:
Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.
Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
