Job Description
Community Mental Health Nurse - Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) Program n
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Registered Nurse Grade 2
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Multiple Part-Time Positions (32 hours per week)
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Step into community mental health nursing with confidence
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Ready to take your mental health nursing career beyond the inpatient setting?
Eastern Health n
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 ****, 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.
About the Program n




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 n
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: n
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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 n
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Advantages, view the extensive range here!
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Benefits 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 career 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 n
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 environment 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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We do not accept recruitment agency applications
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Our Values in Action: n
Respect for all | Safe and Welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, Learn and Lead
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📌 Registered Nurse - Transition-To-Speciality Practice (Community Mental Health) (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Melbourne