2027 Graduate Nurse Program - Mental Health
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 64 hours
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 8308
- Gain valuable experiences to assist your future career prospects
- Build upon the undergraduate program & transition from to advanced beginner practitioner
- Join the largest health service in the Geelong region
About the program:
- Complete 2 six-month rotations across multiple services within the Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Service in the Geelong and Barwon South West region
- Gain valuable experiences to assist your future career prospects
- Build upon the undergraduate program & transition from to advanced beginner practitioner
- Complete 2 x 1 week in-depth orientation blocks and supernumerary shifts at each clinical site
- Attend monthly Entry to Practice study days
- Individual clinical supervision
- Support from preceptors, clinical staff, managers and educators
- Barwon Health participates in the PMCV process for all Graduate Nurse positions
- The MHDAS Graduate Nurse Program is reviewed by a number of universities and is accredited for up to 4 subjects of advanced standing into the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Practice. This is permitted for successful completion of all academic and clinical assessments during the program.
The successful mental health Graduate Nurse demonstrates a passionate approach to work within this specialised field of nursing which focuses on working with consumers to meet their recovery goals. Mental health nurses consider the person's physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs, within the context of the individuals lived experience and in partnership with their family, significant others and the broader community.
Mental Health Nurses support consumers and their families during life crises and transition periods, they liaise discretely and efficiently with a range of health care providers, provide information and education on mental health maintenance and restoration, coordinate care and provide talking therapy (Australian College of Mental Health Nurses).
The Graduate Nurse works as part of the multidisciplinary team in each area, with support from experienced mental health clinicians, a preceptor, a clinical supervisor, educators, our consumers and their families.
2027 rotations will include any 2 of the following rotations:
- Swanston Centre Acute Inpatient Unit (Geelong)
- McKellar Health and Wellbeing Unit (North Geelong)
- Community Rehabilitation Facility (CRF) and Prevention and Recovery Centre (PARC) (Belmont)
- Youth Community Mental Health Services (Geelong)
- Adult Community Mental Health Services (Geelong, Torquay, Corio and Colac)
- Aged Community Mental Health Services (Geelong)
- Drug and Alcohol Service (DAS) (Geelong)
- Hospital in the Home (Geelong)
**Expressions of interest will be sought with the successful graduates.
For rotation descriptors please see the following link: https://www.barwonhealth.org.au/services-departments/mental-health
To apply:
- Register with PMCV and nominate Barwon- Mental Health and complete the online interview
- Attach a passport sized photo on your cover letter or CV (for ID purposes only)
- Answer the key selection criteria
- Letter of application: Cover letter/ career intention statement should be no more than one page in length and be addressed to: Maddison Adams- Psychiatric Nurse Consultant
- Concise CV: No more than 3 pages in length.
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- Include an objective or summary that tells us about you and your professional interests and aspirations.
- Clearly identify completed and current education
- Include work history stating dates, title and employer name/company/organisation
- Provide details of all clinical placements in a table format (see below)
- Include details of any relevant professional development that you have completed.
- Share any academic / professional achievements, relevant volunteer and community experiences or details of experience of mental health, drug and alcohol services, e.g. placement, employment, volunteer or personal
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Date of placement |
Length of placement |
Health Service / Organisation |
Optional column e.g. Key Achievements |
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I.e. 23/03/2020 – 5/04/2020 |
I.e. 2 week acute mental health placement |
Barwon Health: Swanston Centre- Adult Inpatient Unit |
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- Transcript: Include a certified transcript of university results to date with a key to result codes.
- Referees: Provide names and contact details for 2 recent clinical referees (preferably 1 clinical mental health reference if possible) plus 1 employment referee.
- Email clinical placement appraisals: Provide evidence of all clinical placements i.e. clinical assessment tasks/ANSATS. Please forward all 2nd and 3rd (and 4th if applicable) clinical placement appraisals to mhdasearlycareers@barwonhealth.org.au
- Complete PMCV online interview: Recorded PMCV online interviews will be utilised to assess applications.
For more information about our program please visit: Barwon Health - Mental Health, Drugs & Alcohol Service Multidisciplinary Entry to Practice Program
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
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Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
Contact person: Maddison Adams | Psychiatric Nurse Consultant
MHDAS Undergraduate and Graduate Coordinator
Email: maddison.adams@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 3377
Application closing date: Wednesday 1, July 2026