• Step confidently onto your Nursing Career in Mental Health
• Recieve expert guidance, hands-on experience and tailored mentorship
• Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture
• 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
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
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What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• A current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• 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
• The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team engaging with consumers from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
• Availability 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 at nursingrecruitment@phcn.vic.gov.au| (03) 9784 1185.
For any queries regarding the role, please contact Carol Grady at cgrady@phcn.vic.gov.au - 0429316932
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
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.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
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