Transition Nurse Program, Mental Health 2026

 Employment Type -  Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 128 

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id - 9550 

• 2026 Transition Nurse Program Opportunities – Mental Health, Drugs & Alcohol Services


• Supported opportunity for mental health nurses


• 2 positions available – 64 hours per fortnight at Mental Health Inpatient Unit

About the role

This role offers an opportunity to join the Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Service (MHDAS) as part of the Transition Nurse Program. Designed to build specialist capability, the role includes rotations across a range of inpatient and community settings within the Geelong and Barwon South West region.

You will be supported through a structured learning environment that includes individual and group supervision, dedicated preceptors, and access to the MHDAS education and professional development program. This role is ideal for nurses looking to develop confidence and clinical capability in a recovery-oriented, multidisciplinary mental health setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, recovery-oriented mental health care including assessment, risk-informed care planning, and therapeutic interventions within a multidisciplinary team


• Participate in structured learning, supervision, and education programs to build clinical capability across a range of mental health settings


• Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and contribute to team-based care, including handovers, reviews, and engagement with consumers, families, and carers

Transition to Mental Health PD

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction


• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program


• Extensive professional development opportunities


• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  
  
  
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  
  
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
  
  
  
  

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Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check


• Immunisation Status Clearance


• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Alexandra Martin| Psychiatric Nurse Consultant (acting) | Mental Health Education Team

Email: [email protected]

Application closing date: 27/10/2026

Internal applicants:

If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.