The Melbourne Clinic - Graduate Enrolled Nurse (Mental Health) Mid 2026

Join The Melbourne Clinic’s Graduate Program! Your career means more here - gain hands-on experience while being supported every step of the way.

Here at Healthscope in our graduate program … your career means more!

At Healthscope, we understand the dedication it takes to reach this milestone in your nursing or midwifery journey. That’s why we’re here to help you take the next exciting step in your career with our immersive and comprehensive graduate program.

As a large healthcare provider operating across multiple Australian states, we care for communities nationwide through our network of hospitals offering acute, medical, surgical, mental health, and rehabilitation services. 

What makes working with Healthscope different?

In the private healthcare sector, you’ll gain hands-on experience while being supported every step of the way. As the primary link between patients and doctors, our nurses and midwives play a vital role in delivering exceptional care. You’ll find opportunities to accelerate your career, specialize in areas that inspire you, and enjoy the flexibility that comes from a structured environment.

At Healthscope, we know life doesn’t stop outside of work. That’s why our leaders create rosters that suit your unique career and life stage.

The Melbourne Clinic, where improving lives means more.
The Melbourne Clinic, situated in Richmond, Victoria is Australia’s largest private mental health service, providing a variety of recovery focussed inpatient and outpatient programs that are tailored to meet the needs of people with a range of mental health conditions. Our aim is to provide Collaborative Patient Centred Care that is respectful of and responsive to the preferences, needs and values of the individual.

The Melbourne Clinic is an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming of all patient's staff and visitors, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity or sexuality. We are committed to providing our staff with a structured induction and orientation, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. We value individuality and embrace people with differing experiences, knowledge and skills with the intention of building a thriving, professional working environment that is both nurturing and a safe.

Since 2017, The Melbourne Clinic has proudly maintained Rainbow Tick Accreditation, a world first quality framework to help health and human services organisations become safe and inclusive for the LGBTIQ community.

Enrolled Nurse

Enrolled Nurses at Healthscope perform a variety of tasks under the supervision of registered nurses. Some of the tasks that you may be responsible for, in collaboration with the Registered Nurse, include caring for a group of patients, patient admission and discharge, medication administration, wound care, pre- and post-operative care and liaising with medical staff and other health professionals. You will have the opportunity to continually develop, improve and promote best evidence-based practice.

What’s Included in the Graduate Program? 

Our 12-month program, available in full-time or part-time roles (minimum 30 hours/week), is designed to help early career nurses and midwives transition into independent practice and enhance their clinical skills.

·               General, Perioperative, Mental Health, and Maternity (Registered Midwives only) graduate streams available – depending on Hospital preference.

·               One to three rotations within your graduate stream over the 12-month program

·               Ongoing employment contract

·               Benefit from supernumerary time as you ease into independent clinical practice.

·               Enjoy dedicated support from experienced professionals at site, state, and national levels.

·               Connect with leaders and fellow graduates at State Orientation Days.

·               Take advantage of paid study days, peer networking, and mentorship opportunities.

·               Prioritize your well-being with annual leave during your first rotation.

·               Celebrate your achievements at our Graduation Ceremony.

·               Healthscope Benefits – discounted health cover, Maxxia Rewards, Fitness Passport, EAP services and more! 

What we’ll need from you

·               Evidence of Australian working rights

·               Completion of a nursing or midwifery course after 1st July 2025 or expected completion before 30th June 2026

·               Availability for a minimum of 30 hours/week, on a rotating roster including AM, PM, night, weekends, and public holidays.

·               What to get ready for your application

·               Your updated resume (Mandatory)

·               Two recent student clinical placement reports (Mandatory)

·               A document outlining your proposed next visa plans, if you currently hold a student visa or a similar temporary visa.

·               Proof of Australian working rights (e.g. Australian / New Zealand passport, Australian birth certificate, or international passport and relevant Australian working visa evidence).

Recruitment Timeline:

·         May 2026                                                              Advertising

·         June 2026                                                            Interviews

·         July 2026                                                              Offers

·         July 2026                                                              Onboarding

·         August 2026                                                       Orientations

Take the next exciting step in your career today— Apply online and join Healthscope, where your career truly means more.