Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program

Reference Number :  48834 :   Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program

Employment Type :  Fixed Term Part Time (PT)

Location :  Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health :

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be!

Looking to work in a rewarding role and make a real impact on people lives, come and join an exciting opportunity that exists for enthusiastic individuals in our  Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program role.

Our graduate nurse program :

• Provides dedicated education support and mentorship
• Establishes a pathway and support you to complete your specialist mental health nursing qualification with one of our university partners
• Ensures opportunities for rotations in a variety of clinical setting over the 2-year program

About Mental Health Division :

Northern Health is the third largest mental health service in Victoria Northern.

Within the Mental Health Division, we pride ourselves on providing high quality mental health services to people living in the northern regions of Melbourne, and work in a collaborative way with consumers and carers based on recovery principles.

We aim to provide strong clinical leadership to support all staff in the provision of professional treatment and care by our integrated community teams, inpatient, and residential services

About the Role :

As a Graduate Registered Nurse you are a vital member of the multidisciplinary health care team who strive to deliver excellent care to patients and their families. You understand the importance of providing nursing care which focuses on the best possible outcomes for your patients. Your interactions with patients, relatives and colleagues are guided by the organization’s values of patient centred care, trust and respect in an environment which continuously identifies opportunities for improving the quality of patient care.

Graduate nurses who successfully complete their two-year program will be offered ongoing employment at the end of their fixed term contract where an appropriately classified vacancy exists.

This position is responsible for :

Taking reasonable care for your safety and wellbeing and that of others

To be successful in this role you will have :

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact

Liz Ndoro | Mental Health Grad and Post Grad Program Coordinator

T : 0455325828  E : NHMHGP@nh.org.au

Applications close Sunday 6 July 2025.

Why work at the Northern Health?

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes :

For a glimpse of life at NH, click here.

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza.