Job Description

Title: 2027 Community Mental Health Transition-to-Speciality Practice

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Location: Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128

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Community Mental Health Nurse - Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) Program

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Registered Nurse Grade 2

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Multiple Part-Time Positions (32 hours per week)

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Eastern Health

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Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

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Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

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This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

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Eastern Health's Community Mental Health Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) Program, commencing in February 2027, offers a supported pathway for experienced acute mental health nurses to transition into community-based care through structured learning, mentorship and hands-on clinical experience.

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Join a program designed to build your confidence, expand your clinical skills and prepare you for a rewarding career supporting consumers in their recovery journey within the community.

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- Adult Community Case Management Teams (CCT)
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- Continuing Care Units (CCU) - Box Hill and Maroondah
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- Maroondah Early Psychosis Team
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- Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health Service (ICYMHS) Access
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- Older Adult Community Mental Health
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*Please note: MST positions require a minimum of 18 months' experience in contemporary acute mental health settings.

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About the Program

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This 12-month Community Mental Health Transition to Specialty Practice Program provides a structured and supportive learning pathway for nurses moving from acute inpatient mental health settings into community practice.

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The program includes:

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- Continuity in one clinical area for 12-months
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- Progressive caseload
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- Dedicated education and professional development sessions
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- Group clinical supervision
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- Mentoring and coaching
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- Structured support from experienced clinicians and leaders
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About You

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You are a motivated, compassionate and recovery-focused Registered Nurse currently working in acute mental health who is ready to take a step into community mental health nursing.

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You are passionate about supporting people in their recovery journey and excited by the opportunity to build your confidence, autonomy and specialist community mental health skills through a structured learning program.

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We are looking for nurses who:

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- Build strong therapeutic relationships with consumers, carers, families and multidisciplinary teams.
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- Deliver safe, person-centred mental health care, including assessment, care planning, intervention and evaluation.
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- Respond effectively to risk, deterioration and complex clinical presentations using sound clinical judgement.
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- Communicate confidently and coordinate care across health services and supports.
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- Demonstrate resilience, adaptability and a commitment to reflective practice, feedback and continuous learning.
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- Contribute to a culture of safety, professionalism, compassion and recovery-focused care.
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- Bachelor of Nursing or other recognised equivalent qualification leading to condition-free registration in Australia.
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- Current registration as an RN with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via AHPRA.
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- Minimum 12 months post-registration nursing experience, including at least six months in contemporary acute mental health settings (18 months required for MST positions).
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- Ability to work a rotating roster for some areas.
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- Current Victorian Driver Licence.
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Highly Desirable

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- Post Graduate qualification (or higher) in mental health nursing or working towards
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- Experience in an acute mental health setting at a public hospital
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What We Offer

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At Eastern Health, you'll be supported to grow both professionally and personally. Perks include:

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- Mentoring and shadowing opportunities
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- Dedicated Transition to Specialty Practice education
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- Clinical supervision and professional development
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- Access to discovery days across Eastern Health services
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- Friendly and supportive multidisciplinary teams
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- Access to Fitness Passport
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- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Good to Know

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Eastern Health is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.

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- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
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- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming workplace for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
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- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
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- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
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- Advertising may end before the closing date.
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- We do not accept recruitment agency applications
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Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

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Current Eastern Health employees:

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Please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

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Our Values in Action:

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Respect for all | Safe and Welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, Learn and Lead

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Contact Person: Euan Donley (Tuesday + Wednesday)

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Contact Number: 9871 3363

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Contact Email: [email protected]

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Contact Person: Kate Lumsden (Tuesday + Wednesday)

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Contact Number: 9871 3361

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Contact Email: [email protected]

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Job Posting End Date: 28/09/2026

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Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

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Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

📌 2027 Community Mental Health Transition-to-Speciality Practice (Williamstown)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Williamstown