The Hospital: The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”. RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries. The RCH is committed to the <a href="https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/the-11-child-safe-standards/">Child Safe Standards</a>. RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. For further Information on RCH is available <a href="https://www.rch.org.au/rch/about/">here</a>. Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program (MHGNP) 2027: Our Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program aims to facilitate your transition from a newly graduated Registered Nurse to a competent and confident registered Mental Health Nurse through ongoing learning and development in a safe and supportive environment. (*Please note: If you are interested in the Combined Mental Health Program, you must indicate in our selection criteria, your preference of program). Classification for this position will be from NP11 (RPN Grade 2 Year 1) under Award 70 ($84,188 per annum, pro rata for part-time, plus Superannuation). The program is designed to promote: • Person-centred, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused mental health care • Competence in child and adolescent mental health nursing practice • Engagement in critical questioning and reflective practice • Integration into effective multidisciplinary team working Our programs will include: <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">3-week super numerary orientation period</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Allocated preceptor</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Quarterly in-service mental health study days</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">In-service education for staff most days</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Study leave entitlement as per EBA</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Group clinical supervision</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Monthly support meetings</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Competency framework to support mental health knowledge and skill acquisition</li> </ul> Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program: <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">12 month rotation on Banksia (Adolescent Mental Health Unit)</li> </ul> Combined Mental Health Nurse Program: <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">6 month rotation on Banksia Unit (Adolescent Mental Health Unit)</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">6 month rotation on Kelpie (Adolescent Medical Unit)</li> </ul> Application Process – MHGNP 2027 Applications open on Tuesday 2 June 2026 Applications close 17:00 on Wednesday 1 July 2026 For further details on the application process MHGNP 2027 and other essential information, please visit the below link before applying: <a href="https://www.rch.org.au/mental-health/for_professionals/Graduate_Mental_Health_Nurse_Program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mental Health : Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program (rch.org.au)</a> There are two steps to the application process: <ol start="1"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> All applicants must first register via <a href="https://app.pmcv.com.au/login" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PMCV Allocation and Placement Service: PMCV Allocation and Placement Service</a> </li> </ol> <ol start="2"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Apply directly to the RCH via the online careers site: <a href="https://careers.rch.org.au/?locale=en_GB&previewLink=true&referrerSave=false" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Careers Home (rch.org.au)</a> </li> </ol> Please include the following application documents: Application Form: This is available as a part of the online application process; and must be saved as your Cover Letter. Please note no separate Cover Letter will be accepted. Please ensure you complete the Mental Health Graduate Nurse Application Form. Please download the application form and save it to your files before completing it to avoid any data corruption. Please find the application form <a title="" href="https://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/successfactors/gnpmh-app27.pdf" target="_self">here</a>. To download the Application Form, please click (here) (If you are experiencing issues completing the Application Form please try accessing it via Google Chrome) Resume: Your resume should be no longer than four pages and address the following: • Contact details (include full name, address, telephone number and email address) • Post-secondary school education history • Recent employment history (include responsibilities in each role) • Volunteer experience • Any further professional development undertaken • Professional memberships • No photo required on your resume Note: Please upload your resume as your ‘CV Document’ in your application. 2nd and 3rd year Appraisals: <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Please provide only the appraisal pages </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Two appraisals are required, this must include one from your most recent placement and your mental health placement </li> </ul> Academic Transcripts: <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Certified copy of your most recent transcripts</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Please include Grading key </li> </ul> Note: Please ensure you upload all your appraisals and transcripts as ‘Additional Documents’ within your application. Files already saved on your profile will not be included as part of your application. To view the Position Description, please click <a title="" href="https://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/successfactors/pd-mental-health-graduate-registered-nurse(1).pdf" target="_self">here</a> For further information about this role please contact Adam Blake (Psychiatric Nurse Consultant) via email: [email protected] Selection Process – MHGNP 2027: Application documents submitted are assessed by the selection panel in line with the key selection criteria and used to shortlist suitable applicants for interview. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are selected will be invited to an individual interview and are required to provide references. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified via email only. Successful applicants are subject to a satisfactory Police Check and a current Working with Children Check. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government COVID -19 Vaccination Certificate, as it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information. Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer <a href="https://www.rch.org.au/careers/staff-benefits/">staff benefits</a> such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program. The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information. It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button Applications close: 01 July 2026.

Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program 2027 (50 Flemington Rd, AU) @ The Royal Children's Hospital

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