Transition to Speciality Practice Mental Health - Registered Nurse

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service – Footscray VIC

18 month supported program for experienced RNs eager to transition into specialist youth mental health nursing and develop advanced clinical skills.

Join Victoria's newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth

Deliver recovery-focused care in the acute Inpatient Unit and Hospital in the Home

Salary Packaging | Part time 0.8 EFT | EAP and Wellbeing programs

About Us

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)is Victoria's newest public mental health service dedicated to the care of young people aged 12 to 25 experiencing complex mental health challenges.

PYMHWS is leading a bold and values-driven transformation in youth mental health care across Melbourne's north and west. We exist to walk alongside young people, their families, carers, supporters and kin delivering care that is accessible, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed, and grounded in lived experience. Our service model is shaped by the voices of young people and their communities, and underpinned by a commitment to safety, equity, and continuous learning.

At PYMHWS, we are working with our community and partners to build in a future where all young people can access world-class mental health support, close to home. As we grow, we are looking for passionate, skilled, and visionary professionals to join us in shaping a current era of youth mental health in Victoria.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join our Transition to Specialty Practice Program, delivering high-quality, youth-focused care while progressing toward specialist mental health practice. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN eager to consolidate clinical expertise, specialise in youth mental health, and make a meaningful contribution to the lives of young people and their families, carers, and kin.

This is a fixed-term 18-month program, offering a structured course in the first six months—including clinical supervision, professional development, and hands‑on practice—followed by enrolment in the postgraduate mental health nursing diploma.



Participants will work in either the acute inpatient unit or Hospital in the Home and be supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team, fostering growth, learning, and excellence in specialist mental health nursing practice.

Why Join PYMHWS?

- Be part of building a legacy for youth mental health in Victoria
- Work alongside passionate, visionary leaders in a values-led organisation
- Salary packaging options, up to $11,600 tax free earnings
- Flexible working arrangements including remote work options where possible
- Employee wellbeing focused, access to EAP
- Fitness Passport membership
- Flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and development

About the Role

The Transition to Specialty Practice Nurse position at the Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) offers an 18-month supported pathway for experienced Registered Nurses to specialise in youth mental health nursing. The role is designed to consolidate clinical expertise and develop advanced skills in providing safe, recovery‑oriented care to young people.

Participants spend the first six months in a structured course that includes clinical supervision, professional development, and hands‑on practice, before commencing their postgraduate mental health nursing diploma. You will be based either in the acute inpatient unit or Hospital in the Home, working as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team.

This position provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and their families, contribute to high‑quality outcomes, and engage in continuous learning and service improvement, preparing you for a career as a specialist youth Mental Health Nurse.

What You’ll Do

- Deliver safe, recovery-oriented, and person-centred care to young people in the inpatient unit or Hospital in the Home




- Apply and consolidate advanced mental health nursing knowledge and clinical skills in daily practice
- Participate in the 18‑month Transition to Specialty Practice Program, including structured learning, clinical supervision, and professional development
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including clinicians and the lived experience workforce, to plan and implement care
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and best‑practice mental health care
- Support young people and their families, carers, and kin in understanding and participating in care decisions

About You

- Strong clinical and recovery-focused skills, with the ability to apply learning in the inpatient unit or Hospital in the Home
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary environment
- Commitment to continuous learning, reflective practice, and professional development through the Transition to Specialty Practice Program
- Dedication to improving youth mental health services and delivering person-centred, recovery-oriented care to young people and their families

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking to be part of something truly meaningful—we'd love to hear from you.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our People and Culture team if you're contacted for an interview.

PYMHWS stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

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📌 Transition to Speciality Practice Mental Health - Registered Nurse (Melbourne)
🏢 Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
📍 Melbourne