ALBURY WODONGA HEALTH Mental Health Stream

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1 Address ALBURY WODONGA HEALTH Mental Health Stream PO Box 386 Wangaratta Vic 3677 Telephone (03) Fax (03) Website Director of Education Mental Health Maureen Cuskelly Program Co-ordinator Margot Franklin (03) Description of Service GRADUATE PROGRAM Brief description Duration Rotations Further / Postgrad study Number of Positions Available Date/s of Intakes Overseas Students Full Time or Part Time Positions Application process Closing Date for Applications We welcome calls to organise an appointment for a tour and informal information session. 20 Bed Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit consisting of 15 adult acute beds; 5 aged acute inpatient beds; Community Psychiatric Team, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (community) and Aged Psychiatry Community Team. AIMS: To provide a supportive environment in which graduate nurses begin nursing practice in mental health. To encourage the development of critical thinking and reflective practice through the process of clinical supervision To assist Graduate Nurses to work towards achieving the National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce as a beginning level practitioner ACADEMIC COMPONENT To facilitate the process of graduate nurses commencing tertiary studies in Mental Health, thereby preparing them for advancement in the mental health field. This requires successful applicants to enrol with an affiliated university in postgraduate mental health studies and undertake the NEVIL program (equates to 3 subject credits). The NEVIL program consists of 3 study blocks (each of 1 week s duration) over the year. Content is delivered by the clinical educators of the NEVIL cluster (a consortium consisting of several major rural and metropolitan mental health services within Victoria) Attendance and successful completion of the NEVIL program is mandatory. Postgraduates receive full pay whilst attending the NEVIL program. 12 months There are 2-3 rotations, consisting of Acute Inpatient Kerferd (mandatory), Community Mental Health, and the offer of an elective. Rotations are available, by negotiation. The graduate will be required to enrol in a Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing at an affiliated university and to be working towards the completion of these studies. 2 Late January each year Require evidence of : Registration with the AHPRA Not having worked more than 1200 hours in the preceding 12 months as a Registered Nurse to qualify for entry to a Graduate Nurse program All positions are paid at 64 hours per fortnight to enable the Post graduate to have sufficient time to study per week. All applications are through the Victorian computer matching process : Apply to computermatchingpmcv.com.au and follow prompts by 28/07/2011 Upon completion of the initial matching process you will be required to forward to Albury Wodonga Health: 1. Letter of application 2. CV, including employment history and 2 referees 3. Certified copy of academic transcript including result legend 4. Three most recent clinical placement assessments, including mental health. Please forward these to Margot Franklin, Clinical Nurse Educator (Kerferd Unit). Please check with above contact person.

2 Alfred Psychiatry Address 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, 3004, PO Box 315, Prahran Vic 3181 Telephone Fax Website Director of Nursing Mental Health Program Co-ordinator Description of Service GRADUATE PROGRAM Brief description Duration Rotations Further / Postgraduate study Number of Positions Available (03) (Workforce Division) (03) (Workforce Division) [email protected] Sandra Keppich-Arnold (ADON) Mary Gilbert, Coordinator, Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program (03) or [email protected] Wednesday 18 th and Wednesday 25 th of June 5.00 to 6:00 pm in Alfred Psychiatry, 1 st floor Conference Room for presentation and tours. Please contact Mary Gilbert to register your interest. The Alfred enjoys national acclaim as a progressive hospital at the forefront of developments in multidisciplinary acute care, including excellence in nursing practice and research, medical research and health care education. Alfred Psychiatry is recognised as a major acute metropolitan psychiatric service, nurses play a critical role in the delivery and coordination of care for people with a mental illness. Alfred Psychiatry comprises adult inpatient units (consisting of 60 beds in two acute inpatient units as well as a full range of community based services, rehabilitation, consultation liaison as well as a child, adolescent and young adult community based service). Alfred nurses play an integral role as team based nurses and community case managers, in maintaining a high quality service. We value our nursing staff and seek out graduate nurses who wish to commit to Alfred Psychiatry for a rewarding and supported career. In return we are committed to support you in developing your career with us beyond your graduate year. Our service is responsive to meet the changing needs of Alfred Health consumers and we have many innovative programs established. We strive as a team to provide service and care which improves the quality of life of our consumers. During 2014, the Alfred Graduate Psychiatric Nurse Program will be entering the 20 th year. We aim to provide a supportive environment for first year Registered Nurses enabling the development of knowledge and skills in the field of mental health nursing. Support includes: more supernumerary time than any other graduate program, a clinical educator dedicated to the graduate program, group and individual Clinical Supervision, two preceptors per graduate who have been educated to meet the demands of this role, and a structured graduate year program. You will be able to negotiate when you take your leave. 12 month Graduate Nurse Program, ongoing contract offered on successful completion of the Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program. A rotation to our Community Rehabilitation Care Unit and a voluntary option of rotation to Aged Psychiatry at Caulfield Hospital, Baringa unit. This program and its curriculum have been externally evaluated by the Academic Programs Committee of the University of Melbourne, La Trobe University and RMIT University. Successful completion of the Alfred Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program will provide up to four subjects (dependant on university chosen) advanced standing towards a Masters or Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing. On completion of the Graduate Nurse Program we encourage and support our graduates to participate in further professional development and/or postgraduate study. 8 positions (i.e. graduates will be offered ongoing employment as RN Grade 2 on successful completion of their graduate year). We currently provide the education program for graduates from Ramsay Health at the Albert Road Clinic and Belura Private Hospital. So please consider Albert Road Clinic or Belura Hospital as an additional option if you are interested in taking part in Alfred Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program. Date/s of Intakes February 2015

3 Overseas Students We welcome international student applications. Please apply to the hospital directly, forward your application to Mary Gilbert, Coordinator, Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program or Joanne Ganci, Graduate Nurse Recruitment Consultant. Full Time or Part Time Positions Full time 12 month contract. Application process For details regarding our application and selection process, please visit our web site Alternatively, contact Human Resources via or Joanne Ganci Graduate Nurse Recruitment Consultant, on (03) Closing Date for Applications Thursday 24 th July 2014

4 Austin Mental Health Address Level 1, Acute Psychiatric Unit, Austin Hospital, Studley Rd, Heidelberg, 3084 Telephone Austin Health (03) (Mental Health Service) Fax Fax: (03) Website Director of Nursing Mental Health Program Co-ordinator Description of Service GRADUATE PROGRAM Brief description Duration Rotations Senior Psychiatric Nurse: Rod Mann Helen Brown- May All potential applicants are encouraged to attend an information session. Information sessions will be held on: pm Wednesday 18 th June 2013 VENUE: Marian Drummond Building, 1 st Floor Meeting Room, Mental Health Precinct. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL [email protected] (Car parking available on Upper Heidelberg Rd opposite the venue) Austin Health has the reputation of providing excellent learning opportunities in a wide range of medical, surgical, mental health and specialty areas of nursing. This large teaching hospital is close to public transport, local shopping centre and restaurants, and is an integral part of the local community. A 55-bed Mental Health Secure Extended Care Unit and Acute Inpatient facility was commissioned in December 2006 and a new Trauma Psychiatry Unit opened in early Austin also has the Statewide Eagle Child Unit, an Adolescent Unit and Mary Guthrie House for Acquired Brain Injury and mental illness. The Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program offers a supportive educational and clinical environment for program participants to integrate theory with practice. Formal education in the Graduate nurse year program is credited towards postgraduate studies with Latrobe University, RMIT and The University of Melbourne, as well as Monash and University of SA. The program is run in collaboration with other north eastern metropolitan Mental Health services. 55 weeks Two 6 month rotations including intercampus: Austin, Repatriation Hospital and Royal Talbot Campus. Further / Postgrad study Participants are able to earn credit towards University post graduate qualification. Number of Positions Available 8 Date/s of Intakes February 2015 Overseas Students Full Time or Part Time Positions Application process Closing Date for Applications Applications are welcomed from overseas students. Full time Eligible candidates must apply through computer match as well as putting in a written application to Helen Brown-May. Interviews will be conducted as advised by /phone Interstate and overseas applicants will be offered a phone interview Friday, 25 th July 2014

5 Ballarat Health Services - PSYCH/MENTAL HEALTH Address: PO Box 577, Ballarat Vic 3353 Telephone: (03) Fax: (03) Website: Executive Director Mental Health Services [email protected] Ms Tamara Irish Contact for Further Information Russell Brewer (Psychiatric Nurse Consultant) Ph Description of Hospital Bed Allocation: Number and Type of Beds GRADUATE YEAR PROGRAM Aim of Program Rotations Ballarat Health Services - Mental Health Services offers a comprehensive range of services within an integrated mental health care model in acute, recovery focused and community mental health assessment and treatment for all ages. It is part of a major teaching and research health organisation, which services western Victoria from Bacchus Marsh to the South Australian border. The service has a strong commitment to nursing education and provides a range of professional development programs in addition to the Graduate Nurse Program. There are 87 inpatient beds across 3 Ballarat sites for Child and Adolescent, Adult, and Aged Persons. Specialist mental health care services are provided in inpatient and community settings across all age groups. Acute, recovery focused and extended care inpatient facilities are provided in the adult and aged persons areas. To provide training and supervision to the beginning practitioner on the development of evidence based, best practice, recovery focused biopsychosocial treatments in a family inclusive context. Graduate nurses will complete their clinical placements with the clinical competence, knowledge, skills, and attitude to routinely deliver effective treatments to clients and their families. There will be four rotations through key service elements. Successful applicants are able to negotiate one community rotation according to their area of interest. Number of Positions Available 3 Date/s of Intakes January 2015 Interviews Required Yes Letter of application, outlining your reasons for choosing Mental Health Nursing, curriculum vitae, academic transcript (including 3rd year mid year results), clinical reports (including 1 st and 2 nd years). Two referees including one from a mental health placement. Hospital Requirements Candidates to forward the above direct to: Dr Julia Hailes, Manager, Education & Research / Senior Psychiatric Nurse Ballarat Health Services-Mental Health Services, PO Box 577, Ballarat 3353 by 5.00pm Friday, 6th July 2014

6 Full Time or Part Time Positions Full time Closing Date for Applications Friday, 6th July 2014 External Rotations No

7 Barwon Mental Health Address Telephone (03) Fax (03) Website Director of Nursing Mental Health Program Co-ordinator Description of Service GRADUATE PROGRAM Brief description Duration Rotations Further / Postgrad study Number of Positions Available The Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Service Education Team, Barwon Health. Swanston Centre PO Box 281 Geelong [email protected] Date/s of Intakes 2 nd Feb 2015 Overseas Students Full Time or Part Time Positions Application process Shirley Jennings (Senior Psychiatric Nurse) Jodie Johnston (Clinical Nurse Educator) Please check with PMCV computer match Barwon Health is the largest health service in rural Victoria providing an extensive range of acute, emergency, rehabilitation, palliative and extended care, psychiatric and community based programs to the people of Geelong and the Barwon South Western Region through The Geelong Hospital, Grace McKellar Centre and Community & Mental Health; approximately 830 beds and 3,300 staff over five campuses. Medicine and Surgery are affiliated with the University of Melbourne. A Professorial Chair in Contemporary Nursing Practice has been jointly established with Deakin University. The Mental Health Program provides a service to approximately 1200 registered clients within: Integrated Community based teams Adult Acute Inpatient Unit 28 beds Community Rehabilitation Unit 12 beds Prevention and Recovery Care Unit 6 beds The aim of the Mental Health Drugs and Alcohol Services Graduate Year Program is to provide learning opportunities that will enable the new graduate to consolidate clinical skills and orientate to the work place in a supportive environment. This is achieved through comprehensive orientation, extensive preceptor support and thirteen study days incorporating topics to enhance both clinical and professional development. Graduates will have the opportunity to rotate through community programs, inpatient programs, drug treatment services and the triage service. 12 months contract 5. Acute Psychiatric Unit, Community Mental Health Team, Triage, Drug & Alcohol Service and Psychogeriatric inpatient unit/or Community Rehabilitation Facility/ Prevention and Recovery Care Unit. Graduates are encouraged to apply for Post Graduate study, a joint program between Barwon Mental Health and the University of Melbourne 6 N/A. Computer Match Applications only. 9 days/shifts a fortnight. (0.9 EFT) Letter of application plus Curriculum Vitae &/ or Professional Portfolio. This is to include 2nd and 3rd year clinical assessments, one recent psychiatric placement appraisal, a certified transcript of all results (including key to results), names and contact numbers of two clinical referees, and a 250 word statement outlining reasons for applying for Psychiatric Graduate Year Program at Barwon Mental Health Drugs and Alcohol Services. Applications to be directed to Ms Jodie Johnston, Mental Health Graduate Program Coordinator, at above address. Closing Date for Applications Selected candidates will be invited to attend an interview. Please check with PMCV Computer Match

8 Bendigo Health Division of Psychiatry - PSYCH/MENTAL HEALTH Address Barnard St Bendigo PO Box 126, Bendigo Vic 3552 Telephone (03) or Fax: (03) Website Director of Nursing Mental Health Program Co-ordinator Description of Service GRADUATE PROGRAM Brief description Duration Rotations Further / Postgraduate study Number of Positions Available [email protected] Mr Victor Tripp Director of Nursing Bendigo Health Psychiatric Services Mr Tim Lenten, Senior Psychiatric Nurse Consultant, Bendigo Health Psychiatric Services (03) Bendigo Health: 21 st May pm Monash Auditorium, Mercy Street Bendigo RCNA Nursing & Health Expo: Saturday 12 th April 2014 Bendigo Health is a three-campus health organisation, consisting of acute care services, accredited rehabilitation centre, residential care, psychiatric services, palliative and hospice care and a broad range of extended care and community services. The organisation actively supports and encourages educational opportunities for staff, offering a comprehensive range of programs to facilitate continuing professional development. Mental Health Services are provided to Loddon Southern Mallee region of Victoria, comprising of child & adolescent, adult and aged programs, both inpatient & community based. Graduate rotations include Core placement areas and Experiential areas resulting in a comprehensive overview of services. Total 618 beds: Acute (225), Rehabilitation & Aged Care (293), Psychiatric (Total inpatient beds 40- consisting of acute, psychiatric rehabilitation, secure extended care and aged) Community based services located in Bendigo, Echuca, Swan Hill, Castlemaine, Kyneton & Maryborough. To facilitate the transition from student nurse to registered nurse within a supportive environment, offering opportunity for clinical experience and professional development. The program encourages consolidation of nursing skills and knowledge within a holistic framework of nursing practice. The program offers support through the Psychiatric Nurse Consultants and education team, preceptorship and theoretical study days. The theoretical component is conducted in collaboration with Latrobe University Bendigo and contributes to a component of the Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science in Mental Health (this articulates into a Masters). Acceptance into the graduate program reserves a position within the course at LaTrobe. 12 month contract with great opportunities for ongoing employment post graduate year. Inpatient (Aged, Adult, Secure Extended Care), Community Teams. The theoretical component is conducted in collaboration with Latrobe University Bendigo and contributes to the Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science in Mental Health. Acceptance into the graduate program reserves a position within the Graduate Diploma course at LaTrobe. 7 Date/s of Intakes Program commences February 2015 Full Time or Part Time Positions Application process Closing Date for Applications 1.0 FTE (5 days per week). Online applications to be submitted directly to Bendigo Health via our erecruit system. Go to click on Bendigo Health and follow the links to the Graduate Nurse Programs section for more information. Please provide the following in your application: Resume including summary of clinical placements and 2 professional referees Cover letter maximum one page Certified copies of academic transcript (including results legend) and 3 rd year clinical placement final page reports (include 2 nd year acute report if you have not had an acute placement in 3 rd year at time of application submission). 25 th July 2014 Interview Date 25 th August 2014

9 Eastern Health Mental Health Program Stream: PSYCH / MENTAL HEALTH Addresses: Eastern Health Mental Health Program, Upton House, Thames St Box Hill VIC 3128 Telephone: [email protected] Website: Manager of Practice Development Adj Prof David Plunkett Contact for Further Information Ms Glenda Harrington- Graduate Nurse Program Coordinator Mental Health [email protected] Ms Anita Milutin: Administration- Graduate Program Ph: [email protected] Please see the Eastern Health website for dates Description of Hospital For bookings: [email protected] or call Eastern Health is one of Victoria s largest public health services providing a comprehensive range of services from 23 different locations. We aspire to deliver the best outcomes and experiences of care for our patients and our community. Eastern Health provides diverse career opportunities and support for our nurses/midwives through education, teaching, research and service innovation. Eastern Health offers comprehensive mental health and alcohol and drug services to all age groups within the municipalities of Whitehorse, Maroondah, Manningham, Yarra Ranges, Knox and Monash. Programs are delivered from more than 20 mental health locations and services including; crisis assessment and treatment, inpatient services, continuing care, mental health rehabilitation, residential and community acute alcohol and drug withdrawal services. The Eastern Health Mental Health Program (Stream P) is provided from the following 3 campuses: Box Hill Hospital provides acute inpatient services for adult and adolescents. In addition there are drug withdrawal and rehabilitation in patient units. Maroondah Hospital has one of the largest mental health facilities in the state, which includes acute and residential adult inpatient units. Bed Allocation: No & Type of Beds The Peter James Centre provides care for the geriatric mental health patient, with an aged care acute inpatient unit. Box Hill Mental Health Maroondah Mental Peter James Center 25 acute adult, 12 acute Health 50 acute adult, 20 Mental Health 30 acute adolescent, 10 drug residential recovery = 70 aged care beds withdrawal, 15 residential beds recovery = 62 beds Eastern Health Mental Health, Turning Point Drug and Alcohol services prides its self on being a leading provider of recovery focused care to those experiencing a mental illness in the Eastern region of Melbourne. Spanning the ages, its inpatient and community services are diverse and focus on the person s role in their recovery from mental illness with or without drug and alcohol issues. By joining Eastern Health you are committing yourself to a role which focuses on best practice in mental health nursing, and commitment to help and support those with a mental illness. The Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program gives you an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience of supporting the recovery of the person with a mental illness across the lifespan. There is opportunity to have placements in inpatient, community, and Drug and Alcohol services from the age spectrum of Child and Youth, Adult and Aged.

10 In addition to the opportunities offered in all our Graduate Programs the Mental Health Program offers: 3 weeks study leave across the 53 week program Tertiary affiliation to undertake three post graduate units: Introduction to frameworks Supporting Mental Health Nursing Practice Introduction to Psychopathology, assessment and intervention Communication and Counselling for Mental Health Nurses Successful completion of these units and the GNP educational program provides participants with up to 50% credit towards a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health. The focus of the Mental Health graduate program is to have well educated, reflective nurses who are able to critically analysis, and enhance best practice. A key part of this is through clinical supervision where nurses reflect on their own practice and learn to take care of themselves. Support is offered with preceptorship, Nurse Educators in all inpatient units, Graduate nurse co-ordinator, Line supervision and Eastern Health s employee assistance program. GRADUATE NURSE STREAM OPTIONS Pure streams Stream G (General acute and specialty acute area) Stream P (Mental Health) Blended streams Stream PG (Mental Health and Acute Care) Stream GS (General and Sub-acute) Stream GC (General acute and Community/ Primary Health) Stream P is a pure program conducted entirely within the specialty of Mental Health. GRADUATE YEAR PROGRAM: Eastern Health 16 positions (stream P) Aim of Program Box Hill Mental Health = 7 Peter James Centre Mental Health = 2 Maroondah Mental Health = 7 Number of Positions Available 16 Date/s of Intakes February 2015 Interviews Required Yes, group Hospital Requirements Apply via Mercury e Recruit. Please see our website for instructions Full Time or Part Time Positions Full time positions. Part- time (8 shifts per fortnight) on negotiation. Closing Date for Applications Please see website for details External Rotations As part of the Eastern Health Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program, each graduate will have 3 rotations, which may include rotations to other Eastern Health hospitals including Box Hill Hospital, Peter James Centre, and Maroondah Hospital.

11 Eastern Health Mental Health / General Acute (Stream PG) (Box Hill Hospital, Maroondah Hospital, Peter James Centre) Address: Eastern Health Mental Health Program, Upton House, Thames St Box Hill VIC 3128 Telephone: [email protected] Website: Executive Director, Chief Adj Prof David Plunkett Nursing and Midwifery Officer: Contact for further information: Information sessions: Ms Michelle Rutherford: EH Practice Development Manager- Graduate Program Ms Glenda Harrington- Graduate Nurse Program Mental Health [email protected] Ms Anita Milutin: Administration- Graduate Program Ph: [email protected] Please see the Eastern Health website for dates For bookings: [email protected] or call Eastern Health is one of Victoria s largest public health services providing a comprehensive range of services from 23 different locations. We aspire to deliver the best outcomes and experiences of care for our patients and our community. Eastern Health provides diverse career opportunities and support for our nurses/midwives through education, teaching, research and service innovation. Description of Hospital The Eastern Health Mental Health / General Acute Program (Stream PG) is provided from the following 3 campuses: Box Hill Hospital provides comprehensive services across a diverse range of medical and surgical specialties. The hospital cares for high acuity patients, admitted through the emergency department and supported by Critical Care, Oncology/Haematology, Renal, Neurology and Midwifery /Paediatric services. Mental Health and drug and alcohol services and programs are comprehensive and delivered to all age groups across Eastern Health. Located at Box Hill are acute adult, adolescent, drug withdrawal and rehabilitation units. Maroondah Hospital has grown from a community based hospital to a large acute care facility. The Hospital provides a broad range of medical /surgical specialties and critical care services. It has one of the busiest emergency departments in metro Melbourne. Mental Health facilities include acute and residential adult inpatient units. Bed Allocation and type Graduate Year Program: Aim of the Program The Peter James Centre is predominantly recognized as the rehabilitation centre across the region. Mental Health services are also provided from this site, with an aged care acute inpatient unit. Box Hill Hospital 443 acute care beds Box Hill Mental Health 25 acute adult, 12 acute adolescent,10 drug withdrawal, 15 residential recovery = 62 beds Maroondah Hospital 320 acute care beds Maroondah Mental Health 50 acute adult, 20 residential recovery = 70 beds Peter James Centre Mental Health 30 acute aged care beds Eastern Health Mental Health, Turning Point Drug and Alcohol services prides its self on being a leading provider of recovery focused care to those experiencing a mental illness in the Eastern region of Melbourne. Spanning the ages, its inpatient and community services are diverse and focus on the person s role in their recovery from mental illness with or without drug and alcohol issues. By joining Eastern Health you are committing yourself to a role which focuses on best practice in mental health nursing, and commitment to help and support those with a mental illness. The Eastern Health Graduate Nurse Program provides a supportive environment and a tailored program based on the latest evidence for you to develop as a registered nurse

12 in a range of clinical areas. We recognise and reward excellence in our graduate and broader workforce and we have outstanding professional development opportunities. The Mental Health team provides clinical supervision with an allocated preceptor in each area in addition to Clinical Nurse Educators and Psychiatric Nurse Consultants. GRADUATE NURSE STREAM OPTIONS Pure streams Stream G (General acute and specialty acute area) Stream P (Mental Health) Blended streams Stream PG (Mental Health and General acute) Stream GS (General acute and Sub-acute) Stream GC (General acute and Community/ Primary Health) Stream PG is a blended program conducted within general acute care and mental health. There are 2 rotations of six months inclusive of: medical /surgical and a mental health rotation. Eastern Health 8 positions (stream PG) Box Hill = 2 Maroondah = 2 Number of Positions Box Hill Mental Health = 1 Peter James Centre Mental Health = 1 Maroondah Mental Health = 2 Dates of Intake February 2015 Interviews Required Yes Hospital Requirements Apply via Mercury e Recruit. Please see our website for instructions. Full time or part time Part- time (8 shifts per fortnight) positions Closing date for Please see website applications

13 Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health (Thomas Embling Hospital) Address Yarra Bend Road, Fairfield, Vic, 3078 Locked Bag 10, Fairfield, Vic, 3078 Telephone (03) Fax (03) Website Director of Nursing Mental Health Jo Ryan Program Co-ordinator Rebecca Lofts a/clinical Nurse Educator (03) Description of Service GRADUATE PROGRAM Brief description Duration Rotations Further / Postgrad study Number of Positions Available Information sessions will be held at Thomas Embling Hospital with the opportunity for a tour of the facility. It is strongly recommended that applicants who are not familiar with the hospital attend a session and tour. Please contact Rebecca Lofts for more information. Thomas Embling Hospital operates at the interface of psychiatry and the law, offering a range of innovative programs to people who have a mental illness and a forensic history. Thomas Embling Hospital consists of : 3 Assessment/admission units, 2 x 15 bed male, 1 x 10 bed female; 1 x 20 bed subacute unit; 1 x 20 bed rehabilitation; 1 x 20 bed continuing care unit, 1 x 16 bed intensive rehabilitation unit (116 beds in total) The Graduate Nurse Program assists the graduate nurse in transition from student nurse to registered nurse. It aims to enhance the clinical and professional confidence and competence of the graduate in a supportive environment, which fosters continuing learning, professional responsibilities and independence. Graduates will work rostered shifts, including nights. Placement during the program will be split between units at Thomas Embling Hospital, with an extended period spent in an acute area. All graduates must be registered with the AHPRA prior to commencement of the course. To facilitate the development of graduates as competent, knowledgeable and responsible psychiatric nurses, all students will be enrolled into the first year of a Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing. Study leave will be provided to meet academic requirements. One year (Continuing on to a postgraduate year, dependant on successful completion of academic and clinical components of the first year) Two ward rotations, 1 rotation night shift (each year) A requirement of the Graduate Nurse Program is to undertake the first year of a Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (Part-time study) by distance education. 12 Date/s of Intakes 18 th January 2015 Overseas Students Full Time or Part Time Positions Application process Closing Date for Applications No Full Time Computer match and applicant to apply directly to the hospital via e-recruit on hospital website Same as closing dates for computer match (date to be advertised by computer match)

14 Goulburn Valley Health - PSYCH/MENTAL HEALTH Address: Monash Street, Shepparton Vic 3630 Telephone: (03) Fax: (03) [email protected] [email protected] Website: Director of Nursing Services Contact for Further Information : Description of Hospital Bed Allocation: Number and Type of Beds GRADUATE YEAR PROGRAM Aim of Program CNO: Ms Donna Sherringham Ms Jennifer Wilkinson, Psychiatric Nurse Consultant. Information day: date to be confirmed. Please call us if you would like further information. A modern, progressive, multi campus facility providing a wide range of acute and specialist medical, surgical and maternity services. Psychiatric services comprise acute and sub-acute inpatient, aged residential and community mental health services for the Goulburn Valley Region of Victoria. The main centre is located in the provincial city of Shepparton, approx. 180kms north of Melbourne and offers a variety of recreational and country lifestyles. Goulburn Valley Health is associated with the University of Melbourne for Postgraduate studies in Advanced Nursing fostering a culture of lifelong learning. Psychiatric Inpatient Services include: 20 Acute Inpatient beds (15 adult and 5 aged acute assessment), 8 bed Sub-Acute step up step down facility, 8 bed Specialist Residential Rehabilitation Program and 20 specialist aged Residential beds. The majority of mental health services are non bed-based and are delivered from community locations across the region. Psychiatric community programs include: Adult, Child, and Adolescent, Aged, Primary Mental Health & Early Intervention, Dual Diagnosis and Early Psychosis. The adjoining hospital provides a variety of inpatient and community services which are detailed in the Goulburn Valley Health entry. Goulburn Valley Health offers an exciting opportunity for a graduate nurse to make the transition from beginner to competent practitioner in a well supported environment in the specialised field of mental health nursing. The graduate nurse is a valued member of our service and we aim to support and encourage personal and professional development. All graduate nurses are provided with regular clinical Supervision, an allocated preceptor, and are supported by the professional development unit. Major clinical placements are provided in the adult and aged acute inpatient service. Placements are also negotiable in other program areas. The Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service works in collaboration with St Vincent's Mental Health, Austin Health, Eastern Health and Hume Region to deliver an education program for graduates who are undertaking the Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program. Collaboration amongst the services provides a diverse and vibrant experience for graduates. Successful completion can result in credits towards a Postgraduate Diploma at collaborating universities. Graduate study in most circumstances will be supported by the organization and assistance with application for further scholarships will be given. Number of Positions Available 4 Date/s of Intakes Tuesday 27th January 2015 Interviews Required Hospital Requirements Full Time or Part Time Positions Yes Online application, please include: Curriculum Vitae (CV) Clear preference for the Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program Academic transcript including results key Two clinical referees Please bring to interview: Copy of CV with Passport photo attached. Certified copy of academic transcript A psychiatric clinical placement appraisal To apply: Full time (80 hours/ fortnight) and part time (64 hours/fortnight) positions available.

15 Closing Date for Applications Thursday 26th July 2012 External Rotations Honours Program May be considered. No

16 Latrobe Regional Hospital, Mental Health Service Address Latrobe Regional Hospital P.O.Box 424, Traralgon 3844 Princes Highway Traralgon, Vic, Telephone (03) Fax (03) Website Director of Nursing Mental Health Program Co-ordinator or Ms Cayte Hoppner Ms Linda Waters, Graduate Program Co-ordinator - Mental Health. Tel: (03) [email protected] Latrobe Regional Hospital, Princes Highway, Traralgon. Dates yet to be advised for Please refer to contact staff above for any queries. Subscribe to the LRH web site: for updates on employment vacancies-includes graduate programs. Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the largest hospital in the Gippsland region, situated 160 km east of Melbourne. LRH has a strong ongoing commitment to education and professional development. Description of Service LRH services include: acute medical / palliative, medical / surgical care, critical care / intensive care, emergency, operating suite, maternity, inpatient (new mother and baby units underway) and community psychiatric care regionally (including Acute, Aged, Child, Youth and Family services), orthopaedic, paediatric, aged care, breast screen, haemodialysis, hospital in the home, rehabilitation ( including home based rehabilitation services). The Gippsland Cancer Care Centre contains chemotherapy, medical oncology and radiotherapy services. The organisation is committed to providing excellent patient care in a person-centred environment. The clinical placement for this graduate program is run over twelve months, in consultation with our university partner, for the academic requirements. GRADUATE PROGRAM Brief description The aim of the program is to provide a supportive environment within the Bed based Clinical areas, (adult and aged) through a structured clinically focused program. Ongoing support is provided through Clinical Supervision, Preceptorship, Clinical Educators, Study days and the Peer Support Program. The Study days are facilitated in a way to maximise collegial support and learning. Duration Rotations Further / Postgrad study 12 Months. Primarily Acute Adult, Acute Aged, & Rehabilitation rotations with short supernumerary rotations in specialist areas ie. Child & Youth Community, Primary Mental Health, Emergency Department / Consultation Liaison, Adult & Aged Community. Further professional development is encouraged at LRH mental health services, including completion of Postgraduate mental health nursing qualifications (Masters/PhD). There are also opportunities to undertake Nurse practitioner programs once requirements are meet for length of service and clinical practice. Number of Positions Available Date/s of Intakes Overseas Students Advised annually. Please contact staff above for further information or refer to LRH website: Yet to be advised, normally Mid-year intake. Please contact staff above for details. Direct applications accepted from overseas students, who qualify as a new graduate as per

17 Victorian Department of Health requirements (within 12 months of completion of study program and working less than 3 days per week). Must be a registered nurse via APHRA at the time of their application. Full Time or Part Time Positions Application process Closing Date for Applications 4 Days per week (0.8 EFT) Apply directly to Latrobe Regional Hospital via LRH web site: Yet to be advised.

18 Mercy Mental Health Address Telephone Saltwater Clinic 94 Nicholson st, Footscray Vic (03) (03) (switch) Fax (03) Website Director of Nursing Mental Health Program Co-ordinator Description of Service GRADUATE PROGRAM Brief description Duration Rotations and follow the link through Employment / Education programs Philip Dunn, Senior Psychiatric Nurse Nino Di Pasquale, Psychiatric Nurse Consultant TBA please contact the service for information Mercy Mental Health is the main public health provider for the population of South Western metropolitan region of Melbourne. This includes Maribyrnong, Wyndham and Hobson s Bay. The region is in rapid growth with areas such as Point Cook, Wyndham and Tarnet with increasing population and requirement for Mental Health services. Our region is culturally diverse. Our service provides care to many different nationalities including African, Vietnamese, and Chinese etc. Mercy Mental Health is made up of a number of different speciality teams who provide assessment, treatment and ongoing care to people who have mental health problems. All services offered by Mercy Mental Health are targeted at adults between the ages of 16 and 65. We provide a range of services such as community, crisis, triage, acute inpatient, residential rehabilitation and mother baby services. Included in the services to clients are support, advice and referral for families and carers who are involved in the care of the client. The Graduate program at Mercy Mental Health is a multidisciplinary program with graduates from Nursing and Allied Health. This makes for a varied and stimulating environment. The graduate will develop and consolidate clinical skills and knowledge in a supportive environment. This includes regular clinical supervision, 16 study days and support from preceptors while on rotation. The academic requirement of the graduate year is structured to provide foundation skills and knowledge for the beginning practitioner. The focus is on therapeutic communication and engagement skills. Successful completion of the graduate program will accrue credits for postgraduate studies in mental health. The graduate program is of 12 months duration. Clinical rotations are allocated to both acute inpatient and the residential rehabilitation service. Shorter rotations are offered to the crisis team and mobile support team. Further / Postgrad study Number of Positions Available Date/s of Intakes Overseas Students Full Time or Part Time Positions Application process Successful completion of the graduate program will enable transition into the Postgraduate program by application. 6 Nursing Advertise in November each year with intake first week of February each year Not accepted Part time 72 hours per fortnight Applicants are to apply directly to: Eve Wasiek Administrative Services Manager Mercy Mental Health PO BOX 2083 Vic, 3011

19 Closing Date for Applications Please contact the service as this can vary.

20 Mildura Base Hospital Mental Health Services Address: Ontario Avenue Mildura Postal: PO Box 620 (between 13 th and 14 th street) Mildura Vic 3500 Telephone: (03) Fax: (03) Website: Director of Mental Health Services David Kirby Contact for Further Information Mr. Chris Hermans (03) Mental Health Education Team Description of Hospital Bed Allocation: Number and Type of Beds GRADUATE YEAR PROGRAM Aim of Program We offer individual tours and information sessions according to applicants needs. Applicants are welcome to contact for information either by phone or . Located in a remote rural area, Mildura Mental Health Service has a range of services for people living in the Northern Mallee catchment. Our community services include Child and Adolescent, Aged Persons, Adult (including Acute Response and Mobile Support), Early Psychosis, Service Access Team as well as an Acute Inpatient Unit. Located at the Mildura Base Hospital we cover areas from Robinvale to Murrayville, including Ouyen and Mildura. Mildura has a large indigenous and multicultural population. Our service strives to provide culturally sensitive care to consumers. Our 12 bed unit is funded for 10 Adult Acute Inpatients and 2 beds are allocated for Aged Persons. The Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program aims to provide the necessary support for first year registered nurses specialising in Mental Health Nursing. The theoretical component is conducted in collaboration with Monash University (Master of Nursing, exit at Grad Dip). There is a minimum of two rotations which are offered through the inpatient unit and community settings, community choices including adult, child and adolescent, and aged persons teams. Graduate Nurses participate in our Preceptorship and Clinical Supervision programs supported by experienced clinicians from all areas of the service. Incorporated into the program is an 7-day orientation and 8 paid study days throughout the year. Number of Positions Available 2 Date/s of Intakes Interviews Required Hospital Requirements Full Time or Part Time Positions Closing Date for Applications External Rotations Honours Program Available Please check with above contact person. Yes, either in person or by telephone in special circumstances. Letter of application along with your curriculum vitae including contact details of referees, certified copy of academic transcripts to date, copy of most recent clinical placement assessment and where completed a copy of mental health placements/assessment. Forward applications to Mr. Mark Heald at the above address. Full time, part time may be negotiable. Please check with above contact person. Off campus services by negotiation. No

21 Monash Health Mental Health Address PRECEPT, Cleeland Street Dandenong Telephone Fax Website Director of Nursing Mental Health Program Co-ordinator Description of Service GRADUATE PROGRAM Brief description Duration Rotations Postgraduate Study Number of Positions Available Date/s of Intakes Overseas Students Full Time or Part Time Positions Application process Closing Date for Applications Jakqui Barnfield Kristy-Lee Allan To be confirmed Monash Health is Victoria s largest public health service. We are a unique provider of comprehensive integrated primary, secondary and tertiary health care, and deliver more than 200 programs and services to our community. We employ more than 12,000 staff at 46 sites including Monash Medical Centre Clayton and Monash Medical Centre Moorabbin, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital, Kingston Centre and the Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre, as well as delivering community health services throughout the region. This course has been developed to help Registered Nurses gain the necessary foundation skills that will enable them to practice the specialty of mental health nursing. It comprises of monthly paid study days (online forums and a research project) that focus on essential skills, knowledge, assessment, interventions and contemporary issues and evidence based practice in the field of mental health nursing. The Monash Health Transition to Mental Health Nursing Program is a 12 month graduate program. All participants in the program have two clinical placements throughout the duration of the program. Rotations available include but are not limited to: Adult Acute inpatient units, Youth acute inpatient unit, Child and Adolescent acute inpatient unit, Community care units, Perinatal and infant inpatient unit, Extended care services and Aged persons Mental Health services. All participants are required to enrol and concurrently study a Masters of Nursing with our preferred University partner Monash. Successful completion of the Transition to Mental Health Nursing program will enable participants to receive significant advanced standing towards their Masters Degree. Monash Health can accept up to 25 applicants for this program per year. Monash Health Mental Health Program has their main intake in January. A mid year program (August) availability is dependent upon vacancies within the Mental Health Program. Mid year program recruitment occurs in May-June Overseas students are welcome to apply for this program. An IELTS of 8 and above is required. Monash Health offers full time employment to all nurses within this program. This can be negotiated to 0.8 EFT if necessary. Applications can be submitted through computer match and Monash Health s e-recruit.: All applications are to be submitted via our e-recruit website and are to include your CV (with at least 2 referees), certified academic record and a covering letter Direct entry applications and computer match applications close as per PMCV dates.

22 North Western Mental Health (A Division Melbourne Health) Address The Royal Melbourne Hospital Royal Park Campus Building Poplar Road Parkville Vic 3052 Telephone (03) Fax (03) Website Director of Nursing Mental Health [email protected] follow links to Nursing Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program Brian Jackson (03) Program Co-ordinator Katherine Fairest (03) Thursday 19 June 2014, pm RSVP (03) by Monday 16 June 2014 Description of Service GRADUATE YEAR PROGRAM Brief description Duration Rotations Further / Postgraduate study NorthWestern Mental Health is the largest multi-campus mental health service in Victoria providing services to people through four Adult Area Mental Health Services; three Aged Persons Mental Health Services; Orygen Youth Mental Health Service & specialist Neuropsychiatry and Eating Disorders programs. More than 1000 nurses are employed by NorthWestern Mental Health to deliver of easily accessible, timely and responsive quality mental health services in an environment which supports learning, research and continuous quality improvement in a broad and integrated range of bed-based and community mental health services to young people, adults and the elderly with a serious mental illness. The program builds upon undergraduate learning and facilitates transition into clinical practice by providing professional clinical support and education to graduates entering psychiatric nursing. Graduates are supported by qualified preceptors and educators and undertake standards based clinical development and a theoretical program comprising 16 paid study days organised as three units of study, incorporating both theory and clinical support and assessment. Relevant for all new and recently graduated nurses new to the mental health area. Rotations are allocated by preference. The program is conducted in collaboration with The Royal Children s Hospital Integrated Mental Health Program (IMHP). 13 month contract initially. Opportunity to extend to postgraduate position in following year Graduates are employed by Melbourne Health NWMH which is a multi site program Rotations are available through Western & Northern Health Services located at Sunshine, Northern, Broadmeadows, Western and Royal Melbourne Hospitals and their associated community services. Elective rotations are available at Royal Children s Hospital Integrated Mental Health Program (Banksia Unit) providing Child & Adolescent experience. Graduates identify rotation preferences at time of application to the program. The program articulates with postgraduate study. Study credit arrangements are in place for subject credit points towards university Postgraduate studies. Number of Positions Available Up to 25 Date/s of Intakes Monday 2 February 2015 Overseas Students Full Time or Part Time Positions Application process Direct applications accepted from international students subject to appropriate Visa status and application for Permanent Residency in process. Full-time. Part-time positions (min 0.8 EFT) may be considered in exceptional circumstances upon application Eligible candidates must apply through Nurse Computer Match Computer. Applicants who have completed a previous general nursing graduate year may apply directly. Download an application kit from our website. Selection process includes individual interview. Graduate Program on 903) Closing Date for Applications Thursday 24 th July 2014

23 Peninsula Health Mental Health Service Address Frankston Hospital Hastings Road Frankston 3199 PO Box 52 Telephone Fax Website Director of Nursing Mental Health Program Co-ordinator Description of Service GRADUATE PROGRAM Brief description Duration Rotations Fiona Reed Matt Dudley Please check with above contact person. Peninsula Health operates 20 public health facilities across 14 sites. Services are provided through two public acute hospitals, Frankston and Rosebud Hospitals, an inpatient palliative care unit, hospital and community based mental health services, inpatient and day service rehabilitation facilities, residential aged care units (nursing homes and hostels) and community health programs. Many services are also delivered by Peninsula Health staff visiting people s homes, such as Hospital in the Home program. The Health Service is active in both clinical education and medical research and is the largest employer on the Peninsula. Our education audience ranges from an undergraduate level through to senior clinicians working towards expert level i.e. Nurse Practitioners and higher degree by research candidates (Masters and PhD). The organisation is committed to providing excellent consumer care and a client focused environment. Peninsula Mental Health Service provides a supportive environment to assist the graduate to make a smooth transition from beginner to competent clinician. The program uses the Standards of Practice for Australian Mental Health Nurses 2010 as a framework and incorporates the Mental Health Professional Online Development package. The clinical rotations are run over 12 months with an additional six month placement to obtain a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health nursing on successful completion of the theoretical components. The aim of the program is to provide a supportive environment which will include rotations in Adult Acute Inpatient, Aged Acute Inpatient and Community Care Units (Recovery) and an elective rotation. Ongoing support is provided through a 2 week orientation program, clinical supervision, preceptorship, monthly study days, clinical educators and the peer support program. Recovery Orientated Practice is embedded throughout the program and graduate nurses are provided with monthly group supervision in order to develop reflective practice and enhance personal wellbeing and consumer outcomes. 12 months Graduate Nurse Program plus a 6 month placement whilst completing post-graduate study. 26 weeks Adult Acute Unit, 10 weeks Aged Acute Unit, 10 weeks Community Care Unit, 4 week elective (chosen from: Consultation Liaison Inpatient Psychiatry Service, Youth Community Team, Adult Community Team, Aged Persons Mental Health Team). Further / Postgrad study Candidates may wish to continue to Masters Degree. Number of Positions Available 5-6 Date/s of Intakes February Overseas Students Full Time or Part Time Positions Application process Closing Date for Applications N/A Full time and Part time positions available All applications are to be submitted, in writing, including your CV, academic record and a covering letter to Matt Dudley. Please check with above contact person.

24 Royal Children s Hospital - PSYCH/MENTAL HEALTH Mental Health Address Banksia Ward, The Royal Children s Hospital Level 1, North Building, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052 Telephone (03) Fax: (03) Website Director Of Clinical Service Contact for Further Information Description of Hospital Bed Allocation: Number and Type of Beds GRADUATE YEAR PROGRAM: Aim of Program [email protected] follow links to Training Mental Health Nurse Training Programs Bernadette Twomey Anthony Purdon: Psychiatric Nurse Consultant Number of Positions Available 2 Intake Dates Monday 19 th January 2015 Interviews Required Yes, conducted in late August 2014 Hospital Requirements Full Time or Part Time Positions The Royal Children s Hospital will hold a Graduate Nurse Program information session on Wednesday 4 th June 2014 at The Royal Children s Hospital. See also the North Western Mental Health (NWMH) program for further Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program details. The NWMH information evening is being held at the RMH on Thursday 19 June RSVP (03) by Monday 16 June *Visits/tours to the Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Ward (Banksia) can be made by appointment* The Royal Children s Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria s children and their families for over 142 years. We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas. With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of 4,600 we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people. We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a nationally funded centre for paediatric cardiac, liver and lung transplantation, as well as treatment of hypo-plastic left heart syndrome The Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Ward (Banksia) is a 16 bed ward. It provides inpatient mental healthcare to young people between the ages of 12 to 18 years. As a specialty ward it provides an environment that is both challenging and diverse where graduates develop specific skills and expertise in the area of adolescent mental health. The graduates work collaboratively with many disciplines offering the best possible outcomes for young people and their families The RCH has paediatric and adolescent beds in diverse areas such as: medical, surgical, emergency, medical and surgical short stay, adolescent and rehabilitation care, adolescent mental health, orthopaedics, cardiology, oncology and haematology, neurosciences, neonates, operating theatres, intensive care and post acute care The Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program builds upon undergraduate learning and facilitates transition into clinical practice by providing professional clinical support and education to graduates entering mental health nursing. Graduates are supported by qualified preceptors and undertake standards based clinical development and a theoretical program comprising 18 study days organised as three units of study, incorporating both theory and clinical support and assessment. The program is conducted in collaboration with the North Western Mental Health (NWMH) program. The program articulates with postgraduate study and study credit arrangements are in place for subject credit points towards the Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing Practice (Mental Health) at the Department of Nursing, University of Melbourne (subject to university approval) Please read the important information below then proceed to: and follow the links to apply. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is complete 1. One page letter of application (address to the Psychiatric Nurse Consultant) 2. A 250 word statement discussing, As a registered nurse working in a child and adolescent mental health setting, discuss how your life and work experiences might influence your nursing practice. Tell us why what you have included is important 3. Curriculum Vitae (maximum 4 pages) 4. Certified copy of academic transcript including key (most recent available) 5. Years 2 and 3 clinical evaluations (med/surg and mental health) 6. Name and contact details for two professional nursing referees Full time, 12 month duration Closing Date for Applications Thursday, 23 rd July 2014 External Rotations Honours Program Available Employment is with the RCH MH program. Rotations to other areas within the RCH MH program may be negotiable, as well as rotations to various acute NWMH clinical areas No

25 Mental Health Services : Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program - Warrnambool Address: Ryot Street, Warrnambool Vic 3280 Telephone: (03) Fax: (03) Website: Director of Mental Health Services Contact for Further Information Description of Hospital [email protected] Caroline Byrne Christine Williams Clinical Nurse Consultant Prospective applicants are welcome to contact Ms Christine Williams on the number/ above with any questions or to arrange a site visit. South West Healthcare Mental Health Services provides a comprehensive integrated mental health service to a population of over 110,000 people centred in the regions of the four towns of Warrnambool, Camperdown, Portland and Hamilton. The region covers an area of approximately 26,000 square kilometres and within 5 local government areas. Components of the service include a 15-bed acute inpatient unit; a five-bed recovery focused residential service and community based multidisciplinary teams for Children and Adolescents, Adults, Aged Persons, Primary Mental Health, Early Intervention and Dual Diagnosis. South West Healthcare Mental Health services values caring, respect, equity, integrity and excellence in rural healthcare. Bed Allocation: Number and type Acute Inpatient Beds = 15 & Recovery Residential = 5 GRADUATE YEAR PROGRAM Aim of Program To provide a comprehensive educational and clinical package for beginning Mental Health Nurses. The program is underpinned by a strong theoretical framework, and an evidence-based treatment model of integrated mental health care. In this model the consumer, family, carers and General Practitioner are central to the development, implementation and evaluation of treatment strategies. MH Nurse Graduates are regarded as an integral part of the treating team. They will gain experience in a supportive and nurturing environment where all staff work collaboratively to assist the MH Graduate reach their fullest potential. MH Graduates will be provided with education, training and experience in order to effectively assist consumers to manage their mental health, and begin to understand MH Nursing practice in the acute inpatient setting. Study days, generous supernumerary time, clinical supervision, core competency training and Preceptorship support are included in the program. Number of Positions Available 2 Date/s of Intakes Monday 2nd February 2015 Interviews Required Hospital Requirements Yes. All applicants must apply through both PMCV state-wide online recruitment tool ( ) and South West Healthcare s website, following the links to Careers and must include: 1. A one page covering letter addressed to Collette Porter (Manage Inpatient Services) indicating why you would like to undertake a Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program at South West Healthcare 2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume (maximum two pages), including two professional referees 3. Copy of your academic transcript to date (including grading key) 4. Copy of three most recent clinical placement assessments Personal interviews will be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Applications will close on Thursday 24 July 2014 Applications should be addressed to Christine Williams, Clinical Nurse Consultant and sent to the

26 Full Time or Part Time Positions address specified above. Full time. Closing Date for Applications 24th July 2014 Rotations Academic Study Principal placement is in the acute inpatient unit. It is expected that graduates gain a solid understanding of Mental Health Service Integration and Partner Agencies. Successful completion of the Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program enables participants to apply for credits within a number of post graduate nursing courses.

27 St Vincent s Mental Health Address Telephone PO Box 2900 Fitzroy Nicholson Street, Fitzroy Jo Wasley: Terri Hunt: Fax (03) Website Director of Nursing Mental Health Grad Program Coordinator/s [email protected] [email protected] Anna Love Senior Nurse Jo Wasley Clinical Nurse Consultant Terri Hunt Clinical Nurse Educator Open Evening: Tuesday 1st July 2014 from 4.00 pm until 6.00 pm. St Vincent s Hospital, 46 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, 2 nd Floor, Eric Seal room. (Welcome and overview of the 2015 Graduate Nurse Program at 5pm and 6 pm.) St. Vincent s provides an extensive range of adult health services in Victoria. These include specialist acute medical and surgical services, mental health, aged care, diagnostics, sub acute, community based services, correctional health, palliative care and residential care. St. Vincent s has over 5,000 staff and operates 17 sites across Melbourne. St. Vincent s is made up of: St Vincent s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) which is a major teaching hospital, Caritas Christi Hospice (CCH), Prague House and St. George s Health Service (SGHS). Our education audience ranges from an undergraduate level through to clinicians working towards expert level i.e. Nurse Practitioners & higher degree by research candidates (Masters, PhD). A significant feature of this campus is the education centre which is fully equipped with the latest multi-media and virtual training technology. St Vincent's Mental Health (SVMH) is a comprehensive adult mental health service for people aged between years who live in the inner urban east area of Melbourne. St Vincent s Mental Health includes: -A 44 bed Acute Inpatient Service (AIS) -Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service (C-L Psychiatry) -Psychiatric triage and Crisis Assessment and Treatment Service (CATS) -Clarendon and Hawthorn Community Mental Health Services -Footbridge Community Care Units and extended rehabilitation service -Primary Mental Health Services supporting primary care providers Other services include: Aged Psychiatry (65+), Hospital Admission Reduction Program (HARP), Body image Eating disorders Treatment and Recovery Service (BETRS), Victorian Dual Disability Service, Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorder (CEED), Victorian Transcultural Mental Health (VTMH) and work alongside the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS). GRADUATE PROGRAM Brief description St. Vincent s Mental Health provides a supportive environment to assist the graduate to make a smooth transition from beginner to competent practitioner. We have created a graduate program to address the needs of novice practitioners in mental health. A 52-week graduate program in mental health nursing is offered in which major clinical placements are provided in the adult acute inpatient service, Community Care Unit (CCU) and Aged. During the graduate year, candidates will complete 3 study blocks with assignments, case studies and competencies. Upon successful completion of the graduate year, the graduate is eligible to apply for credit points towards a Postgraduate Diploma and endorsement as a mental health nurse. Post Graduate study in most

28 Duration Rotations Further / Post grad study Number of Positions in circumstances will be supported by the organisation and further scholarships are also available from Department of Health and from the Royal College of Nursing. In 2015, St Vincent s Mental Health will continue to collaborate with Austin Health, Eastern Health, and Eastern Hume Region to deliver this exciting programme. Collaboration amongst the services will provide a diverse and vibrant experience for successful candidates. 52 week program Date/s of Intakes TBC for 2015 Overseas Students Full Time or Part Time Positions Application process Closing Date for Applications Acute Inpatient Service, Community residential Service and Aged Mental Health At your discretion; University credits gained from our graduate program Apply on line to Terri Hunt as per computer match candidates. Interviewed as per other candidates see application process below Only full time positions available All applications (including your CV, academic record and a covering letter) to be submitted online through the St Vincent s Online Graduate Nurse Program recruitment site: Enquiries & queries re Mental Health: Terri Hunt,Clinical Nurse Educator, on or [email protected] Or: Jo Wasley, Clinical Nurse Consultant, on or [email protected] As per PMCV information page.