Graduate Mental Health Nurses

Reference Number:54116:Graduate Mental Health Nurses

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 (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated Graduate Mental Health Nurses to join the Northern Health Division of Mental Health.

Candidates must have participated in a PMCV match process in 2025, were unmatched to any Graduate Nurse Program (GNP) and have not since commenced a GNP.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda,Craigieburnand Coburg.

About the Role:

As a Graduate Mental Health Nurse, you are a vital member of the multidisciplinary health care teamwho strive to deliver excellent care to consumers and their families.

You understand the importance ofproviding nursing care which focuses on the best possible outcomes for your consumers.

Yourinteractions with consumers, relatives and colleagues are guided by the organisation’s values ofconsumer centred care, trust and respect in an environment which continuously identifies opportunitiesfor improving the quality of consumer care.

This role is responsible for:

Recognising the Registered Nurse responsibilities for delegation of nursing careWorking in partnership with consumers and where applicable carers and familiesProviding high quality standards of consumer careWorking collaboratively with colleagues across all NHSeeking feedback on your work including participation in annual performance discussionAccepting responsibility for Continuing Professional Development and that of others.Development (CPD) of self that is aligned with the practice domains endorsed by NH, as part of and actively keep a CPD portfolio as required by the standards of your professionContinuing to learn through mandatory training and other learning activities related to the transition to mental health nurse programContributing to the development of all staff including new and casual staff to the areaWorking in your scope of practice and seek help where required

To be successful in this role you will have:

Registration as a Registered Nurse under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of AustraliaBachelor’s Degree in Nursing or EquivalentA passion for mental health nursing and the desire to make a difference

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 Graduate and Post Graduate Nursing Program Coordinator on 0455325828.

Applications close Sunday 6 September 2026.

Applications close on Sunday 6th September 2026.This position may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received before the listed closing date.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ programFlexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and supportAn inclusive and culturally safe spaceAccess to salary packaging & EAPComprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

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.