The Otago District Health Board has provided a programme for new graduate nurses to work in the specialty of Mental Health Nursing since 1997. We offer a programme at post graduate level that is funded by Te Pou and accredited by the Nursing Council.

The New Graduate Programme is designed specifically for graduates of comprehensive nursing programmes to take a beginning practitioner role and to develop specific knowledge and skills required in the specialty field of Mental Health Nursing.  

Our aim is to offer new graduates with a safe, supportive and stimulating environment to ease the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.
  
We are currently accepting applications thought to mid September. Successful applicants will be notified by the beginning of October. Appointments will be subject to the passing of the State Final.

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