Reference Number:54499:EN Transition To Mental Health Nursing Program

Employment Type:Fixed Term Full Time (FT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitable Enrolled Nurses to join the Enrolled Nurse Transition to Mental Health Nursing Program.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital.In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About Mental Health Division

Northern Health is the third largest mental health service in Victoria Northern.

Within the Mental Health Division, we pride ourselves on providing high quality mental health services to people living in the northern regions of Melbourne, and work in a collaborative way with consumers and carers based on recovery principles.

We aim to provide strong clinical leadership to support all staff in the provision of professional treatment and care by our integrated community teams, inpatient, and residential services.

About the Role





The Enrolled Nurse Transition to Mental Health Nursing Program is designed to support newly qualified and experienced Enrolled Nurses who are seeking to develop their careers within the specialised field of mental health nursing. The program provides a structured and supportive pathway into mental health practice, enabling participants to build contemporary mental health knowledge, strengthen clinical skills, and develop confidence in delivering recovery-oriented care within a mental health setting.

Recognising that mental health nursing is a specialised area of practice and that opportunities for Enrolled Nurses to gain experience in this field can be limited, the program offers a unique opportunity to transition into mental health nursing while receiving guidance, mentorship, and support from experienced mental health nurses.

The 12-month program incorporates both clinical and professional development components, including supported clinical practice, education and reflective practice sessions. Through these experiences, participants are supported to consolidate their learning, develop capability in mental health nursing, and apply evidence-based approaches to care.

You will work

- Within the EN scope of practise and provide excellent standards of patient care
- in clinical settings with multidisciplinary teams
- Follow the policies and procedures ofNorthernHealthwhen performing nursing interventions and procedures

We have committed to strengthening our organisational culture for the long term by following our valuessafekindtogether in everything we do and offering great leadership, training,



and opportunities to Speak Up safety and for one another. To be successful in this role you will have:

- A Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are a new or experienced Enrolled Nurse who is interested in mental health nursing and planning to open their horizon to additional learning opportunities.
- Well-developed verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Next Steps . . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description.Alternatively, you can contact Olanike Adesina on 0437 307 589

Applications close 18 November 2026

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff perks include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging & EAP
- Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us!

Northern

Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

📌 EN Transition To Mental Health Nursing Program (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne