Position Details

Forensicare (Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health) – Mental Health

Contact Info

Paul
 Rothwell
Graduate Nurse Program Coordinator
(03) 9495 9203
 

Role Info

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Closing Date for Direct Hospital Applications:
1 July 2026

Program/Rotation/Description: This 2-year Graduate Nurse Program supports the transition into Mental Health Nursing within the forensic context. Graduates will have the opportunity to rotate throughout Forensicare, including at Thomas Embling Hospital, Prison Services (Ravenhall Correctional Centre, Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, Melbourne Assessment Prison) and community teams. Offering an extensive orientation period, graduates are supported by unit based CNEs, regular education days, and paid study leave, to assist in their development and growth as a Forensic Mental Health Nurse, while working towards postgraduate qualification.

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Multi-Intake: N
Intake Months: January
Multi-Sites: N
Site Locations: Opportunity to rotate to Forensicare, including at Thomas Embling Hospital, Prison Services (Ravenhall Correctional Centre, Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, Melbourne Assessment Prison) and community teams
Late Vacancy Management: N
Information Session Details: Please see GNMP calendar - https://gnmp.pmcv.com.au/events/
Subsequent Health Service Interview: Yes
Type of Health Service Interview: Face to face
Interview Period: July – September 2026

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