Registered Nurse - Transition to Mental Health Program

Reference Number: 2128

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Transition to Mental Health Program 

Employment Type: Fixed Term Part - Time Until 31/07/2027

Hours per Fortnight: 64 

Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 Years 1 – 8 (NP11 – NP70)

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 28/10/2025

 For a confidential conversation please contact: Paige Harbour on Paige.Harbour@gvhealth.org.au 

About GV Health – Mental Health Services:

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:

• Adult Mental Health
• Community Mental Health
• Acute Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
• Aged Persons Mental Health
• Child and Youth Mental Health

Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services.

Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.

About this role

This role has been established to enable Registered Nurses to transition from acute nursing settings into mental health nursing settings and build on skills and competencies relevant to the field. This 12-month structured program provides orientation, supervision and support to meet competencies and to engage in autonomous practice while working as a member of a multidisciplinary team and in partnership with individuals, families, networks working towards recovery goals. The position will be made up of three rotations over the twelve months and be based in Shepparton and/or Seymour and is embedded into the clinical program.

The successful applicant will:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered nurse
• Successful completion of a graduate year in registered nursing
• Be willing to participate and complete all aspects of the transition to mental health nursing learning and professional development program
• Have a commitment to mental health nursing for people with serious mental health issues

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages 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. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.