The Graduate Mental Health Nursing Program is conducted over 52 weeks. There are five graduate positions available and the course commences in the first academic semester (February). During the graduate year, candidates will complete study blocks, assignments and assessments. Upon successful completion of the graduate year, the nurse is eligible to apply for credit of two units towards the Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing (Mental Health) at Melbourne University and three units at RMIT. Post Graduate study in most circumstances will be supported by the organisation and further scholarships are also available.

 St Vincent’s Mental Health Service provides a supportive learning environment in which optimal learning may occur throughout a variety of clinical placements. Each participant is allocated a preceptor to facilitate and support work-based learning in each clinical setting. A collaborative approach to identifying learning needs promotes a learning dynamic that is relevant to the learner, the venue and the organisation as a whole. Clinical supervision from the nurse development team is a feature of the program. In addition, St Vincent’s Mental Health offers an active academic training calendar including professional journal clubs, seminars, reflective discussion groups and lectures.

 For further information or an informal visit, please contact:

       Lina Wilson, Clinical Nurse Educator, ph. (03) 9288 2194 or email        wilsonl@svhm.org.au