Grow your mental health nursing career with a 12-month Graduate Program that combines Acute Inpatient and Community placements Gain diverse experience, mentorship, and specialised training in both settings, building a comprehensive skill set for mental health nursing. About the role An exciting opportunity exists for a Graduate Registered Nurse to extend their clinical knowledge and skills in the specialty area of mental health nursing, in post graduate nursing positions. The Combined Mental Health program will allow the successful applicant to experience their post graduate year in both the Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit and the Community Mental Health for 6 months in each area. This promotes a fantastic opportunity to develop the broad range of skills required when working in a specialist mental health setting. The successful applicant will be supported by other experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses, in addition to this there will be regular Professional Development and Clinical Supervision to ensure development of specialist mental health nursing skills. Position Overview Fixed Term, part time (64 hours per fortnight) 12 months commencing end of Jan 2025 Warrnambool Campus Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 Salary Range: $72,404 - $96,608 per annum, pro rata superannuation What you bring Registration with the APHRA, as a Registered Nurse Excellent verbal and written communication skills, essential for team collaboration Strong understanding of legislation, contemporary frameworks, and recovery-oriented practices Enrolment in, or aspiration to complete, postgraduate studies in Specialist Mental Health Nursing (preferred) What we offer You will enjoy benefits such as: Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions. Internal and external professional development opportunities. Ongoing clinical supervision. A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs. Excellent terms and conditions of employment. Who we are As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values: Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here. SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status. SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast. To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/ How to apply Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 1 December 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description. Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 20