2026 Graduate Registered Nurse Program - Mental Health - Mid Year Intake

• Supportive Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program
• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
• Classification: RPN GRADE 2 YEAR 1 (NP11)*

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. 

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. 

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

The Graduate Nurse Program is designed to support the newly qualified RN in the transition from student to registered practitioner. Throughout the program the graduate nurse is expected to deliver nursing care that is consistent with Bayside Health policies and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Standards. The graduate nurse is accountable for maintaining knowledge and skills ensuring they work within their scope of practice to provide high quality care to patients and clients. The RN works competently within their scope of practice to deliver safe, evidence-based, person-centred care to achieve optimal health outcomes.

As a valued and integral member of the Bayside Health multidisciplinary team you will:

• Demonstrate flexibility in caring for patients and their families across the organisation.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document comprehensive nursing care within each clinical area in accordance with best practice and Peninsula Health values
• Work competently within your scope of practice to deliver safe, evidence-based, person-centered care to achieve optimal health outcomes.
• Practice in line with the principles of Recovery-Oriented Practice
• Have the option to commence mental health post graduate studies

Please click here to see the position description.

Skills & Experience Required 

Essential 

• Hold, or be eligible for, registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse by August 2026
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for consumers
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to use basic computer software applications
• Ensure clinical documentation is written/typed using clear, concise and grammatically correct language
• Communicates well with and relates to consumers from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with experience

Benefits

• Structured orientation and education program as you consolidate your knowledge and skills
• Support from Clinical Support Nurse and Educators
• 2 rotations to provide variety in learning and experience
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

Please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume including 2x referees
• Academic transcript, including key to results
• 2x recent clinical reports

Refer to our graduate program website for further details of documents required.

For role specific information please contact Graduate Nurse & Midwifery team at ••••@phcn.vic.gov.au

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Joshua Sutherland, Recruitment Coordinator: ••••@phcn.vic.gov.au 

The role ceases advertising on 24th August 2026.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

 
Additional Information

Bayside 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 all abilities.   

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/   

*Please refer to VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2025-2028 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.  For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.  

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.