2026 Graduate Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Are you seeking a diverse Graduate Nursing role at a leading regional hospital? Join the dedicated team of Mental Health Nurses at Latrobe Regional Health, where a ‘world of opportunities awaits'.

Located in Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health's Graduate Nurse Program is a fixed term, part time position for one (1) year. Intake for the Graduate Nurse Program is in January and July of 2026. Positions in the Graduate Nurse Program include: 

The Mental Health Graduate Program is a supported position, that provides mental and physical health care for patients within an inpatient or community setting, with sites across Gippsland including Traralgon, Sale, Bairnsdale, Warragul and Wonthaggi. The Program is designed to allow new graduate nurses to develop relevant knowledge and skills in risk assessment, mental state assessment, care planning, legislation and knowledge of acute mental health nursing care and practice.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Graduate Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Valid Australian Working Rights
• Computer Literacy Skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
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Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.

Interested, but want more information? Please contact Elainor McAllister-Mental Health Graduate Coordinator 5173 8527 or Ashleigh Hartwig, Psychiatric Nurse Consultant 5173 8509 for a confidential discussion. 

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About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion recently completed, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, a larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Application close: 2nd July 2025

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.

Diversity and inclusion

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted on (03) 5173 8653.