ALBURY WODONGA HEALTH Mental Health Stream

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ALBURY WODONGA HEALTH

Mental Health Stream

Address PO Box 386 Wangaratta Vic 3677 Telephone (03) 5722 5026 Fax (03) 5722 5429 Email margot.franklin@awh.org.au Website http://www.wrhs.org.au Director of Education –

Mental Health Maureen Cuskelly

Program Co-ordinator Margot Franklin (03) 5722 0026

Information Session We welcome calls to organise an appointment for a tour and informal information session. Description of Service

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.

GRADUATE PROGRAM Brief description

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.

Duration 12 months

Rotations

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.

Further / Postgrad study 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.

Number of Positions

Available 2

Date/s of Intakes Late January each year

Overseas Students

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

Full Time or Part Time Positions

All positions are paid at 64 hours per fortnight to enable the Post graduate to have sufficient time to study per week.

Application process

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). Closing Date for

Applications

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Alfred Psychiatry

Address 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, 3004, PO Box 315, Prahran Vic 3181

Telephone (03) 9076 2047 (Workforce Division)

Fax (03) 9076 3416 (Workforce Division)

Email gnp@alfred.org.au

Website www.gradnurse.alfred.org.au

Director of Nursing – Mental

Health Sandra Keppich-Arnold (ADON)

Program Co-ordinator Mary Gilbert, Coordinator, Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program (03) 9076 6514 or _email:_{m.gilbert@alfred.org.au}

Information Session

Wednesday 18th_{and Wednesday 25}th_{of June 2013 @ 5.00 to 6:00 pm in Alfred} Psychiatry, 1st_{floor Conference Room for presentation and tours.}

Please contact Mary Gilbert to register your interest.

Description of Service

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.

GRADUATE PROGRAM Brief description

During 2014, the Alfred Graduate Psychiatric Nurse Program will be entering the 20th 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.

Duration 12 month Graduate Nurse Program, ongoing contract offered on successful completion of _{the Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program.}

Rotations A rotation to our Community Rehabilitation Care Unit and a voluntary option of rotation _{to Aged Psychiatry at Caulfield Hospital, Baringa unit.}

Further / Postgraduate study

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.

Number of Positions Available

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.

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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 www.gradnurse.alfred.org.au. Alternatively, contact Human Resources via

gnp@alfred.org.au or Joanne Ganci Graduate Nurse Recruitment Consultant, on (03) 9076 2047.

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Austin Mental Health

Address Level 1, Acute Psychiatric Unit, Austin Hospital, Studley Rd, Heidelberg, 3084 Telephone Austin Health (03) 9496 6473(Mental Health Service)

Fax Fax: (03) 9496 2161

Email helen.brown-may@austin.org.au

Website www.austin.org.au

Director of Nursing – Mental Health

Senior Psychiatric Nurse: Rod Mann Program Co-ordinator Helen Brown- May

Information Session

All potential applicants are encouraged to attend an information session. Information sessions will be held on:

4.45-6.30pmWednesday 18th_{June 2013}

VENUE: Marian Drummond Building, 1st_{Floor Meeting Room, Mental Health Precinct.}

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL – Email helen.brown-may@austin.org.au (Car parking available on Upper Heidelberg Rd opposite the venue)

Description of Service

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 2011. Austin also has the Statewide Eagle Child Unit, an Adolescent Unit and Mary Guthrie House for Acquired Brain Injury and mental illness. GRADUATE PROGRAM

Brief description

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.

Duration 55 weeks

Rotations 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 Applications are welcomed from overseas students. Full Time or Part Time

Positions Full time

Application process

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 email/phone

Interstate and overseas applicants will be offered a phone interview Closing Date for

Applications Friday, 25

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Ballarat Health Services - PSYCH/MENTAL HEALTH

Address: PO Box 577, Ballarat Vic 3353

Telephone: (03) 5320 4100

Fax: (03) 5320 4028

Email: russellb@bhs.org.au

Website: www.bhs.org.au

Executive Director Mental Health Services

Ms Tamara Irish

Contact for Further Information Russell Brewer (Psychiatric Nurse Consultant) Ph 5320 4167

Description of Hospital

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.

Bed Allocation: There are 87 inpatient beds across 3 Ballarat sites for Child and Adolescent, Adult, and Aged Persons. Number and Type of Beds

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.

GRADUATE YEAR PROGRAM Aim of Program

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.

Rotations 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

Hospital Requirements

Letter of application, outlining your reasons for choosing Mental Health Nursing, curriculum vitae, academic transcript (including 3rd year mid year results), clinical reports (including 1st_{and 2}nd_{years). Two referees}

including one from a mental health placement. 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

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Full Time or Part Time Positions Full time

Closing Date for Applications Friday, 6th July 2014 External Rotations No

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Barwon Mental Health

Address The Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Service Education Team, Barwon Health. Swanston Centre PO Box 281 Geelong. 3220 Telephone (03) 5260 3562 Fax (03) 5260 3023 Email jodiej@barwonhealth.org.au Website www.barwonhealth.org.au Director of Nursing –

Mental Health Shirley Jennings (Senior Psychiatric Nurse) Program Co-ordinator Jodie Johnston (Clinical Nurse Educator) Information Session 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.

Duration 12 months contract

Rotations

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.

Further / Postgrad study Graduates are encouraged to apply for Post Graduate study, a joint program between Barwon Mental Health and the University of Melbourne

Number of Positions

Available 6

Date/s of Intakes 2nd Feb 2015

Overseas Students N/A. Computer Match Applications only. Full Time or Part Time

Positions 9 days/shifts a fortnight. (0.9 EFT)

Application process

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.

Selected candidates will be invited to attend an interview. Closing Date for

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Bendigo Health Division of Psychiatry - PSYCH/MENTAL HEALTH

Address Barnard St Bendigo

PO Box 126 , Bendigo Vic 3552

Telephone (03) 5454 7612 or 5454 7610 Fax: (03) 5454 7620

Email tlenten@bendigohealth.org.au

Website http://www.bendigohealth.org.au/ Director of Nursing –

Mental Health

Mr Victor Tripp – Director of Nursing Bendigo Health Psychiatric Services

Program Co-ordinator Mr Tim Lenten, Senior Psychiatric Nurse Consultant, Bendigo Health Psychiatric Services (03) 5454 7610 Information Session Bendigo Health: 21

st_{May 2014 5.30-7pm Monash Auditorium, Mercy Street Bendigo}

RCNA Nursing & Health Expo: Saturday 12th April 2014

Description of Service

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.

GRADUATE PROGRAM Brief description

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.

Duration 12 month contract with great opportunities for ongoing employment post graduate year. Rotations Inpatient (Aged, Adult, Secure Extended Care), Community Teams.

Further / Postgraduate study

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.

Number of Positions

Available 7

Date/s of Intakes Program commences February 2015 Full Time or Part Time

Positions 1.0 FTE (5 days per week).

Application process

Online applications to be submitted directly to Bendigo Health via our eRecruit system.

Go to www.bendigohealth.org.au click on ‘Careers @ 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 3rd year clinical placement final page reports (include 2nd_{year acute report if you have not had an acute placement in 3}rd_{year at time of application}

submission). Closing Date for

Applications 25th July 2014 Interview Date 25th August 2014

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Eastern Health

Mental Health Program

MENTAL HEALTH

Stream: PSYCH /

Addresses:

Eastern Health Mental Health Program, Upton House, Thames St Box Hill VIC 3128

Telephone: 03 9895 4664

Email: gnp.admin@easternhealth.org.au

Website: http://www.easternhealth.org.au/Careers/gradnurses.aspx

Manager of Practice Development Adj Prof David Plunkett

Contact for Further Information Ms Glenda Harrington- Graduate Nurse Program Coordinator Mental Health

Glenda.harrington@easternhealth.org.au

Ms Anita Milutin: Administration- Graduate Program Ph: 03 9895 4664 Email: gnp.admin@easternhealth.org.au

Information Session

Please see the Eastern Health website for dates

For bookings: gnp.admin@easternhealth.org.au or call 03 9895 4664

Description of Hospital 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.

The Peter James Centre provides care for the geriatric mental health patient, with an aged care acute inpatient unit.

Bed Allocation:

No & Type of Beds Box Hill Mental Health25 acute adult, 12 acute – adolescent, 10 drug withdrawal, 15 residential recovery = 62 beds

Maroondah Mental Health – 50 acute adult, 20 residential recovery = 70 beds

Peter James Center 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 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.

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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:

Aim of Program Eastern Health 16 positions (stream P) Box Hill Mental Health = 7 Peter James Centre Mental Health = 2 Maroondah Mental Health = 7

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.

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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: 03 9895 4664

Email: gnp.admin@easternhealth.org.au

Website: http://www.easternhealth.org.au/Careers/gradnurses.aspx Executive Director, Chief

Nursing and Midwifery Officer:

Adj Prof David Plunkett

Contact for further information:

Ms Michelle Rutherford: EH Practice Development Manager- Graduate Program Ms Glenda Harrington- Graduate Nurse Program Mental Health

Glenda.harrington@easternhealth.org.au

Ms Anita Milutin: Administration- Graduate Program Ph: 03 9895 4664 Email: gnp.admin@easternhealth.org.au

Information sessions: Please see the Eastern Health website for dates

For bookings: gnp.admin@easternhealth.org.au or call 03 9895 4664

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.

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. 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.

Bed Allocation and type

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

Graduate Year Program: Aim of the Program

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

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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.

Number of Positions

Eastern Health 8 positions (stream PG) Box Hill = 2 Maroondah = 2

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

positions

Part- time (8 shifts per fortnight) Closing date for

applications

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Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health

(Thomas Embling Hospital)

Address

Yarra Bend Road, Fairfield, Vic, 3078 Locked Bag 10, Fairfield, Vic, 3078

Telephone (03) 9495 9101

Fax (03) 9495 9199

Email rebecca.lofts@forensicare.vic.gov.au Website www.forensicare.vic.gov.au

Director of Nursing –

Mental Health Jo Ryan

Program Co-ordinator Rebecca Lofts – a/Clinical Nurse Educator (03) 9495 9203

Information Session 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.

Duration One year (Continuing on to a postgraduate year, dependant on successful completion of academic _{and clinical components of the first year)} Rotations Two ward rotations, 1 rotation night shift (each year)

Further / Postgrad study 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. Number of Positions

Available 12

Date/s of Intakes 18th_{January 2015}

Overseas Students No Full Time or Part Time

Positions Full Time

Application process Computer match and applicant to apply directly to the hospital via e-recruit on hospital website Closing Date for

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Goulburn Valley Health - PSYCH/MENTAL HEALTH

Address: Monash Street, Shepparton Vic 3630

Telephone: (03) 5832 2111

Fax: (03) 5832 2100

Email: jennifer.wilkinson@gvhealth.org.aubev.schumacher@gvhealth.org.au

Website: www.gvhealth.org.au

Director of Nursing Services CNO: Ms Donna Sherringham

Contact for Further Information Ms Jennifer Wilkinson, Psychiatric Nurse Consultant.

Information Session: 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.

Bed Allocation:

Number and Type of Beds

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 Post-graduate 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.

Date/s of Intakes Tuesday 27th January 2015 Interviews Required 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: www.gvhealth.org.au

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Closing Date for Applications Thursday 26th July 2012 External Rotations May be considered.

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Latrobe Regional Hospital,

Mental Health Service

Address

Latrobe Regional Hospital

P.O.Box 424, Traralgon 3844

Princes Highway Traralgon, Vic, 3844.

Telephone (03) 51280050

Fax (03) 51280055

Email awoodhouse@lrh.com.au or jgannon@lrh.com.au

Website www.lrh.com.au

Mental Health Ms Cayte Hoppner

Program Co-ordinator Ms Linda Waters, Graduate Program Co-ordinator - Mental Health. Tel: (03) 51280055. E-mail : lwaters@lrh.com.au

Information Session

Latrobe Regional Hospital, Princes Highway, Traralgon.

Dates yet to be advised for 2014. Please refer to contact staff above for any queries. Subscribe to the LRH web site: www.lrh.com.au, 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.

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.

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 12 Months.

Rotations

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 / Postgrad study

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

Advised annually. Please contact staff above for further information or refer to LRH website: www.lrh.com.au

Date/s of Intakes Yet to be advised, normally Mid-year intake. Please contact staff above for details.

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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 4 Days per week (0.8 EFT)

Application process Apply directly to Latrobe Regional Hospital via LRH web site: www.lrh.com.au Closing Date for

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Mercy Mental Health

Address Saltwater Clinic 94 Nicholson st, Footscray Vic . 3011 Telephone (03) 9928 7466 (03)99287444 (switch) Fax (03) 9687 7130 Email NDiPasquale@mercy.com.au

Website www.mercy.com.au and follow the link through Employment / Education programs Director of Nursing –

Mental Health Philip Dunn, Senior Psychiatric Nurse

Program Co-ordinator Nino Di Pasquale, Psychiatric Nurse Consultant Information Session 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.

Duration The graduate program is of 12 months duration.

Rotations

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 Successful completion of the graduate program will enable transition into the Postgraduate program by application.

Number of Positions

Available 6 Nursing

Date/s of Intakes Advertise in November each year with intake first week of February each year Overseas Students Not accepted

Positions Part time 72 hours per fortnight

Application process

Applicants are to apply directly to: Eve Wasiek

Administrative Services Manager Mercy Mental Health

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Closing Date for

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Mildura Base Hospital

Mental Health Services

Address: Ontario Avenue Mildura

(between 13th_{and 14}th_street)

Postal: PO Box 620 Mildura Vic 3500 Telephone: (03) 5022 3500 Fax: (03) 5022 3501 Email: hermansc@ramsayhealth.com.au Website: www.ramsayhealth.com.au

Director of Mental Health Services David Kirby

Contact for Further Information Mr. Chris Hermans (03) 5022 3500 Mental Health Education Team

Information Session We offer individual tours and information sessions according to applicants needs. Applicants are welcome to contact for information either by phone or email.

Description of Hospital 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 multi-cultural population. Our service strives to provide multi-culturally sensitive care to consumers.

Bed Allocation: Number and Type of Beds Our 12 bed unit is funded for 10 Adult Acute Inpatients and 2 beds are allocated for Aged Persons. GRADUATE YEAR PROGRAM

Aim of Program

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.

Date/s of Intakes Please check with above contact person.

Interviews Required Yes, either in person or by telephone in special circumstances.

Hospital Requirements 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 or Part Time Positions Full time, part time may be negotiable. Closing Date for Applications Please check with above contact person. External Rotations Off campus services by negotiation. Honours Program Available No

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Monash Health Mental Health

Address PRECEPT, 126-128 Cleeland Street Dandenong

Telephone 9792 7720

Fax 9792 7725

Email PRECEPTEducation@monashhealth.org

Website www.monashhealth.org

Mental Health Jakqui Barnfield

Program Co-ordinator Kristy-Lee Allan Information Session To be confirmed

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service

.

We area 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 tohelp 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.

Duration The Monash Health Transition to Mental Health Nursing Program is a 12 month graduate program.

Rotations

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.

Postgraduate Study

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.

Number of Positions

Available Monash Health can accept up to 25 applicants for this program per year.

Date/s of Intakes

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 Overseas students are welcome to apply for this program. An IELTS of 8 and above is required. Full Time or Part Time

Positions

Monash Health offers full time employment to all nurses within this program. This can be negotiated to 0.8 EFT if necessary.

Application process

Applications can be submitted through computer match and Monash Health’s e-Recruit.: http://southernhealth.mercury.com.au/

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

Closing Date for Applications

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North Western Mental Health

(A Division Melbourne Health)

Address The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Royal Park Campus Building 5 34-54 Poplar Road Parkville Vic 3052 Telephone (03) 8387 2730 Fax (03) 8387 2720 Email gpnp@mh.org.au

Website www.nwmh.mh.org.au follow links to Nursing – Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program Director of Nursing – Mental

Health Brian Jackson (03) 9342 8228

Program Co-ordinator Katherine Fairest (03) 8387 2733

Information Session Thursday 19 June 2014, 6.00-7.30pm RSVP (03) 8387 2730 by Monday 16 June 2014

Description of Service 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.

GRADUATE YEAR PROGRAM Brief description

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). Duration 13 month contract initially. Opportunity to extend to postgraduate position in following year

Rotations 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.

Further / Postgraduate study 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 Direct applications accepted from international students subject to appropriate Visa status and application for Permanent Residency in process.

Full Time or Part Time

Positions Full-time. Part-time positions (min 0.8 EFT) may be considered in exceptional circumstances upon application Application process 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) 8387 3730

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Peninsula Health Mental Health

Service

Address Frankston Hospital Hastings Road Frankston 3199 PO Box 52

Telephone 9784 7105

Fax 9784 7192

Email mdudley@phcn.vic.gov.au

Website www.peninsulahealth.org.au

Mental Health Fiona Reed

Program Co-ordinator Matt Dudley

Information Session 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.

Duration 12 months Graduate Nurse Program plus a 6 month placement whilst completing post-graduate study.

Rotations

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 2015.

Overseas Students N/A

Positions Full time and Part time positions available

Application process All applications are to be submitted, in writing, including your CV, academic record and a covering letter to Matt Dudley.

Closing Date for

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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) 9345 9600 Fax: (03) 9345 9601

Email anthony.purdon@rch.org.au

Website http://www.rch.org.au/mhs follow links to Training – Mental Health Nurse Training Programs

Director Of Clinical Service Bernadette Twomey

Contact for Further Information Anthony Purdon: Psychiatric Nurse Consultant

Information Session The Royal Children’s Hospital will hold a Graduate Nurse Program information session on Wednesday 4th_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 19June 2014. RSVP (03) 8387 2730 by Monday 16 June 2014. *Visits/tours to the Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Ward (Banksia) can be made by appointment*

Description of Hospital 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

Bed Allocation:

Number and Type of Beds

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

GRADUATE YEAR PROGRAM: Aim of Program

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)

Intake Dates Monday 19th_{January 2015}

Interviews Required Yes, conducted in late August 2014

Hospital Requirements Please read the important information below then proceed to:

http://www.rch.org.au/mhs 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 or Part Time Positions Full time, 12 month duration

Closing Date for Applications Thursday, 23rd_{July 2014}

External Rotations 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

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Mental Health Services : Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program - Warrnambool

Address: Ryot Street, Warrnambool Vic 3280

Telephone: (03) 5563 1231

Fax: (03) 5563 1223

Email: ward9aso@swh.net.au

Website: http://www.swarh.com.au/swh/

Director of Mental Health Services Caroline Byrne

Contact for Further Information Christine Williams – Clinical Nurse Consultant

Information Session Prospective applicants are welcome to contact Ms Christine Williams on the number/email 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

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.

Date/s of Intakes Monday 2nd February 2015

Interviews Required Yes.

All applicants must apply through both PMCV state-wide online recruitment tool (“www.pmcv.com.au”) 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

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address specified above. Full Time or Part Time Positions Full time.

Closing Date for Applications 24th July 2014

Rotations 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.}

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St Vincent’s Mental Health

Address PO Box 2900 Fitzroy 3065 - 46 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy

Telephone Jo Wasley: 0409662544 Terri Hunt: 9288 4122 Fax (03) 9288 4676 Email Jo.Wasley@svhm.org.au Terri.Hunt@svhm.org.au Website http://www.svhm.org.au/education/Nurseeducation/graduatenurse/Pages/graduatenurse.aspx Director of Nursing – Mental

Health Anna Love – Senior Nurse

Grad Program Co-ordinator/s

Jo Wasley – Clinical Nurse Consultant Terri Hunt – Clinical Nurse Educator

Information Session

Open Evening: Tuesday 1st July 2014 from 4.00 pm until 6.00 pm.

St Vincent’s Hospital, 46 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, 2nd 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 16-64 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).

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 in-patient 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