2026 Transition-to-Specialty Practice

Mental Health Transition to Speciality Practice Program (Registered Nurse) 2026

• Registered Nurse - Grade 2 | Permanent Part Time
• Multiple Part-time (0.8EFT) positions available
• Permanent employment within Mental Health Program upon successful completion of Transition to Specialty Practice Program

Are you highly motivated?

Are you looking for your next clinical challenge?

Are you interested in developing your career in mental health?

Eastern Health

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.

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

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.

About the role

Eastern Health is recruiting RN Transition to Specialty Practice Positions for 2026 across numerous clinical areas including: Adult & Older Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Units and the Adolescent Inpatient Unit

The Mental Health Transition to Specialty Program is intended to provide an introduction for those wishing to pursue a career as a mental health nurse. This structured program incorporates both theoretical elements in addition to practical experience with allocated study days, learning packages and clinical assessments. During the course, participants will be supported by experts within the clinical facility and the clinical education staff of the Learning and Teaching Directorate.

The program provides a career pathway for those Registered Nurses seeking to work in the mental health speciality environment whilst enhancing their critical thinking, theoretical knowledge and clinical skills and is a great stepping stone to Post Graduate studies.

About you

To be successful in this role you should possess the following:

• RN Registration with AHPRA

• Minimum of 12-months experience working as a registered nurse; preferably having completed a Graduate Program previously

• Proactive, reflective, self-directed learner

• Well-developed communication skills

• Patient centred practice

• Team player

• Passion for clinical excellence

• Willingness to engage in clinical supervision practice

• Willingness to work rotating roster

• A current valid Victorian Drivers Licence

• Up to date Vaccinations COVID-19 & Influenza

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.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

• Mentor and Shadowing program
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
• Study and professional development leave
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• 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.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

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Contact Person: Anita Cappello / Keith Griffin

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Job Posting End Date: 28/09/2025

Need help submitting your application?

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

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