Registered Nurse - Mental Health Transition

Work in an environment that offers:

• Support for career progression and development
• Ongoing positions upon successful completion of program
• Develop a greater understanding of mental health nursing 

The Position 

Job Reference: 3135

Position Title: Registered Nurse – Mental Health Transition Program
Classification: NP21 - NP70
Salary per hour (exc. super): $36.34 - $48.99
Hours per fortnight: 64
Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time until February 2027 

Closing date: 14/11/2025

The Transition Program is an opportunity for Registered Nurses to gain formal training and experience in Mental Health. The program supports the transition from general nursing to mental health with monthly study days, tailored competency based assessments and individual and group clinical supervision. Participants in the program are offered rotations in Mental Health and Wellbeing Services to develop a greater understanding of mental health nursing. Participation in the program includes eligibility for credit points towards Post Graduate qualifications at La Trobe university. Upon successful completion of the Transition to Mental Health program ongoing positions will be offered at a minimum of 0.6FTE

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Anthony Lunney on (03) 5454 7612 for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE

Careers Video Reference: Bendigo Health Careers

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