• Advance your Nursing Career in Mental Health
• Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture
• Transition to Mental Health & Post Graduate Mental Health program  
• Classification: RPN GR 2 YR 2-8 (NP 21-70)**

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

Oppurtunity to join either a Tranistion to Mental Health Program or Post Gradute Mental Health Program.

Transition to Mental Health Program Peninsula Health

Peninsula Health offers a Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) program designed to assist graduates in transitioning from student to competent, confident, and accountable professionals in mental health. This progrm is workplace-based and aims to consolidate knowledge, skills, and competence. It is available to those with experience in other areas who are interested in a career in mental health.

The Post Graduate Nursing Program (Mental Health) is a supported contracted position that enables the staff member to gain additional mental health nursing skills and expertise whilst continuing to undertake post graduate studies. The post graduate program offers the staff member to experience a range of rotation options in the inpatient/bed based services or a bespoke program within the community teams. The program offers further support from the education team, a range of specialist study days and paid study leave to dedicate towards completion of post graduate studies.

For a more detailed view of the role, please refer to - Post Graduate Registered Nurse Mental Health

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration

• Completed a graduate program in Mental Health Nursing or a Mental Health Transition to Speciality Practice Program

• Completed or Enrolment in an approved higher education course that leads to completion of the Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or higher (not applicable for TSP)

•  Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team engaging with consumers from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds

•  Must be available to work across all shifts

•  Demonstrated commitment to delivering a high standard of person centred care Motivated and self- directed learner

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the Nursing Recruitment Team on (03) 9784 1149.

For any queries regarding the role, please contact Carol Grady / CGrady@phcn.vic.gov.au  

The role ceases advertising on  21st December 2025.

Please note: Applications for this requisition will be collected during December 2025. Candidates will be contacted and progressed in January 2026 as part of the planned recruitment timeline.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

https://careers.peninsulahealth.org.au/

*Please refer to salary circular for VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2024 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.