Registered Nurse - Mental Health Transition at Loddon Mallee Health Network

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

48.99

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Nursing, Clinical Supervision, Competency Based Assessments, General Nursing, Patient Care, Team Collaboration, Communication Skills, Crisis Intervention

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Work in an environment that offers: Support for career progression and development Ongoing positions upon successful completion of program Develop a greater understanding of mental health nursing The Position Job Reference: 3135 Position Title: Registered Nurse – Mental Health Transition ProgramClassification: NP21 - NP70Salary per hour (exc. super): $36.34 - $48.99Hours per fortnight: 64Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time until February 2027 Closing date: 28/11/2025 The Transition Program is an opportunity for Registered Nurses to gain formal training and experience in Mental Health. The program supports the transition from general nursing to mental health with monthly study days, tailored competency based assessments and individual and group clinical supervision. Participants in the program are offered rotations in Mental Health and Wellbeing Services to develop a greater understanding of mental health nursing. Participation in the program includes eligibility for credit points towards Post Graduate qualifications at La Trobe university. Upon successful completion of the Transition to Mental Health program ongoing positions will be offered at a minimum of 0.6FTE Working with Bendigo Health Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community. Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time. Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine. We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: Staff health and wellbeing programs Career development and education opportunities Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight Flexible Working Arrangements Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process. Bendigo Region Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region. Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume. Need more information? Please contact Anthony Lunney on (03) 5454 7612 for a confidential discussion. Diversity and Inclusion Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Position Description: HERE Careers Video Reference: Bendigo Health Careers Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au

Responsibilities

The position involves participating in a Transition Program designed for Registered Nurses to gain formal training and experience in Mental Health. Participants will engage in rotations within Mental Health and Wellbeing Services to enhance their understanding of mental health nursing.