2027 Community Mental Health Nurse - Transition-to-Speciality Practice Program

Community Mental Health Nurse - Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) Program

Registered Nurse Grade 2

Multiple Part-Time Positions (32 hours per week)

Step into community mental health nursing with confidence

Ready to take your mental health nursing career beyond the inpatient setting?

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

Eastern Health's Community Mental Health Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) Program, commencing in February 2027, offers a supported pathway for experienced acute mental health nurses to transition into community-based care through structured learning, mentorship and hands-on clinical experience.

Join a program designed to build your confidence, expand your clinical skills and prepare you for a rewarding career supporting consumers in their recovery journey within the community.

Opportunities Available Across:

• Adult Community Case Management Teams (CCT)
• Continuing Care Units (CCU) - Box Hill and Maroondah
• Maroondah Early Psychosis Team
• Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health Service (ICYMHS) Access
• Older Adult Community Mental Health
• Central East Mobile Support Team (MST)*

*Please note: MST positions require a minimum of 18 months' experience in contemporary acute mental health settings.

About the Program

This 12-month Community Mental Health Transition to Specialty Practice Program provides a structured and supportive learning pathway for nurses moving from acute inpatient mental health settings into community practice.

The program includes:

• Continuity in one clinical area for 12-months
• Progressive caseload
• Dedicated education and professional development sessions
• Group clinical supervision
• Mentoring and coaching
• Structured support from experienced clinicians and leaders

About You

You are a motivated, compassionate and recovery-focused Registered Nurse currently working in acute mental health who is ready to take a step into community mental health nursing.

You are passionate about supporting people in their recovery journey and excited by the opportunity to build your confidence, autonomy and specialist community mental health skills through a structured learning program.

We are looking for nurses who:

• Build strong therapeutic relationships with consumers, carers, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver safe, person-centred mental health care, including assessment, care planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Respond effectively to risk, deterioration and complex clinical presentations using sound clinical judgement.
• Communicate confidently and coordinate care across health services and supports.
• Demonstrate resilience, adaptability and a commitment to reflective practice, feedback and continuous learning.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, professionalism, compassion and recovery-focused care.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing or other recognised equivalent qualification leading to condition-free registration in Australia.
• Current registration as an RN with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via AHPRA.
• Minimum 12 months post-registration nursing experience, including at least six months in contemporary acute mental health settings (18 months required for MST positions).
• Ability to work a rotating roster for some areas.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.

Highly Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification (or higher) in mental health nursing or working towards
• Experience in an acute mental health setting at a public hospital

What We Offer

At Eastern Health, you'll be supported to grow both professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Mentoring and shadowing opportunities
• Dedicated Transition to Specialty Practice education
• Clinical supervision and professional development
• Access to discovery days across Eastern Health services
• Friendly and supportive multidisciplinary teams
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to develop your community mental health nursing skills and join a team committed to recovery, learning and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview. Successful applicants will be required to complete a National Police Check and meet all relevant pre-employment requirements.

Advertising may close prior to the advertised closing date.

Good to Know

Eastern Health is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency applications

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Current Eastern Health employees: Please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe and Welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, Learn and Lead

Please click here for position description link

Contact Person: Euan Donley (Tuesday + Wednesday)

Contact Number: 9871 3363

Contact Email: euan.donley@easternhealth.org.au

Contact Person: Kate Lumsden (Thursday + Friday)

Contact Number: 9871 3361

Contact Email: kate.lumsden@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 28/09/2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day