Graduate Mental Health Nurse

About the role

Join our Mental Health Graduate Nursing program to work with a friendly and supportive team whilst you develop your career as a professional registered psychiatric nurse. We seek graduate nurses wishing to specialise in Mental Health Nursing. Our Graduate Year Program has been developed to provide a supportive environment assisting newly registered nurses to consolidate and further develop their knowledge and skills in Mental Health Nursing. We are seeking applicants who want to grow as Mental Health Nurses and are seeking long-term career prospects. We also want positive individuals who can contribute to the friendly atmosphere at Alfred Mental & Addition Health.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Adult & Aged Inpatient settings (Alfred Hospital)
• Support the Ngamai Wilam Residential Eating Disorders service
• Contribute to the Alma Road Community Care Unit
• Provide support to patients with severe mental illnesses
• Participate in an innovative mental health program

Requirements

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Approved eligibility to participate in the PMCV Graduate Nurse Match
• Australian working rights (Visa holders, please upload your visa and passport with your application)
• Current Influenza vaccination
• Willingness to undergo a Background Check

Qualifications

Graduate nurses with a relevant degree in nursing or related field.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of mental health nursing principles and practices

Benefits

• Regular professional supervision
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
• Involvement in an innovative mental health program
• Great employment benefits as part of Bayside Health - Alfred Care group

Pay

Permanent Part-time (0.8EFT / 64 hours per fortnight)

Schedule

2027 Graduate Program (February and August Intakes)

Application

Read the Position Description
Apply online via the Bayside Health- Alfred Care Group website.
You are only required to submit one application to the Bayside Health -Alfred Care Group
Select Apply for Graduate Nurse Program- Mental and Addiction Health stream
Please note, multiple positions are being offered. The final number is to be confirmed.
Use your personal email address instead of your University email address
You must upload the following mandatory documents: Curriculum Vitae - Cover letter- Academic Transcript- Clinical Appraisals & PMCV number
Applications close on 11 pm, Thursday 16th July 2026.

Contact

For any enquiries, please contact Steve Marum on ph. 9076 6513 or email: s.marum@alfred.org.au