Graduate Support Program for Mental Health Nurses
Our Graduate Support Program for Mental Health nurses is designed to support your transition from study to practice, enabling you to develop into a reflective and capable Mental Health Registered Nurse.
This flexible 12-month program is tailored to your individual interests, learning style and career aspirations.
When you join our Graduate Support Program for Mental Health nurses , you become part of a supportive, people focused setting.
Throughout your 12-month journey, commencing in
February
, you will strengthen your clinical skills, develop confidence and establish a strong sense of professional identity.
The program consists of rotations across:
Acute Adult Psychiatry
Acute Aged Psychiatry
You'll also have opportunities to observe and participate in specialised services such as:
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Nurse led groups
Support throughout your program
You won't be navigating this year alone.
You will be supported through comprehensive, multi-tiered support structure, giving you access to:
Nurse Managers and Associate Nurse Managers
Mental Health Clinical Nurse Educator
Mental Health clinical team
Graduate Support Program team
The education team and clinical teams are dedicated to supporting you throughout your journey by providing guidance, answering questions, and helping you feel connected to the broader Epworth community.
You will be supported to expand your knowledge, develop advanced, mental health-specific clinical skills, and thrive in an environment that values your contribution.




Your graduate program includes an extensive orientation and supernumerary period as well as a structured learning program that includes
graduate development days
.
The overall program provides opportunities to consolidate knowledge, share experiences, and build connections with fellow graduates.
As part of the program, you will also complete the Transition to Specialty Practice Program, Mental Health, that supports your development in the specialty.
Why choose the Graduate Support Program for Mental Health nurses at Epworth?
A 12-month program geared toward meeting your personal and clinical development
Opportunities to consolidate and grow your Mental Health clinical skills
A supportive and caring team culture that values learning and professional growth
Successful completion of the Mental Health Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) program
Located in Camberwell and close to public transport, we provide comprehensive private mental health care for adults, including general psychiatry and specialised aged psychiatry.
Epworth Clinic offers inpatient and outpatient services, including psychiatric consulting, day programs, therapy groups, and specialised treatments such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), and Esketamine therapy.
Our clinical approach focuses on individualised treatment and collaborative, multidisciplinary decision-making to achieve outstanding patient outcomes.
Before starting the program, you will need to:
Be on track to successfully complete your
Bachelor or Master of Nursing
Be expecting to obtain
AHPRA registration
before the program start date
Hold one of the following:
Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency
New Zealand Citizenship
A valid visa with
unrestricted work rights
for part-time hours
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