2026 Graduate Support Program for Registered Nurses & Midwives
2026 Graduate Support Program for Registered Nurses & Midwives
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Epworth HealthCare is Victoria's largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia's health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.
Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.
Epworth HealthCare is Victoria's largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia's health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.
Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.
Job Description
Joining our 2026 Graduate Support Program, you will be welcomed into an environment that cares for its people. In your first 12-months at Epworth HealthCare you will develop a sense of belonging and begin your transition into becoming a confident and competent nurse.
A multi-tiered approach to your support ensures you have access to a dedicated graduate support team, ward-based educators, preceptors and clinical specialists who will be available to answer your questions and guide your clinical practice. This diverse support team works closely with the Group Manager Early Careers to ensure your program is well designed and meets the needs of today's graduate nurse.
What is on offer?
* Generous supernumerary time to support your transition to clinical practice.
* Dedicated support from an experienced team across each site.
* Group and site-based orientation days.
* Paid study days throughout your program.
Seven hospital sites:
* Epworth Geelong
* Epworth Richmond
* Epworth Freemasons (Two hospitals in East Melbourne)
* Epworth Eastern (Box Hill)
* Epworth Camberwell
* Epworth Hawthorn
Four core 12-month graduate support programs
General Nurse Graduate Support Program
* Your program offers a part-time rotating roster with the flexibility to complete rotations in acute, sub-acute and specialty areas.
* This is offered across our seven locations Camberwell, Eastern (Box Hill), Freemasons (two hospitals in East Melbourne), Geelong, Hawthorn and Richmond.
* February and July.
Registered Midwife or Registered Midwife/Nurse Graduate Support Program
* Your midwifery program offers a part-time rotating roster with the flexibility to complete rotation in post-natal, birthing suite and special care nursery. Registered Nurse/Midwives have the option to complete an additional six-month rotation through acute nursing.
* This is offered at our Epworth Freemasons, Victoria Parade location (East Melbourne).
* February intake.
Perioperative Graduate Nurse Support Program
* Your program offers a part-time rotating roster with the flexibility to complete rotations in scrub scout, anaesthetics and post-anaesthetic care unit (PACU).
* This is offered across our acute hospitals Eastern (Box Hill), Freemasons (East Melbourne), Geelong and Richmond.
* February intake
Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program
* Your mental health program offers a part-time rotating roster across two mental health wards and completion of the Transition to Specialty Practice Program – Mental Health which provides credit to post graduate study.
* This is offered at Epworth Camberwell
* February intake
To be successful in this role...
You are passionate about delivering an exceptional patient experience by delivering high-quality nursing care. Professional and empathetic in your personal conduct, you have the ability to inspire others and be a positive role model. You are motivated to continually learn, improve and promote best practice.
To be eligible for our Graduate Support Program, you will need:
* An Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency; New Zealand Citizenship OR anticipate having a working visa with unrestricted rights to work in Australia on a part-time contract
Position Description (Registered Nurse) Position Description (Registered Midwife)
Inherent Requirements (Ward) Inherent Requirements (Preoperative)
Qualifications
* Anticipate being granted AHPRA registration by the commencement date of your program
* Be on track to successfully complete your bachelor by the start of your program.
Additional Information
At Epworth, it's a community. It's the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:
* Epworth HealthCare offers our employees salary packaging benefits of $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus an optional $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance.
* The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
* Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
* Ongoing career opportunities when you complete your program, including transition to speciality practice, postgraduate and scholarship opportunities
* Supernumerary time at the start of each rotation
* Development opportunities throughout your Graduate Support Program
At Epworth, we care.
We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. We care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.
Sound interesting? To apply, click the Apply/I'm interested button and upload your resume (including a list of your clinical placements and two clinical placement referees).
You will also need to provide the following as part of your application:
* Your cover letter (please address your cover letter to Kim Miles - Group Manager Early Careers) letting us know why you want to join Epworth HealthCare plus why your preferred location/s and start date/s
* Your most up to date Academic Transcript
* Two (2) clinical placement reports with comments
* A small headshot photograph of yourself (can be included in your resume)
* Visa grant notice (ONLY required for applicants without an Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency; OR New Zealand Citizenship)
Applications will close on Sunday 6th July 2025.
For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact epworth.graduates@epworth.org.au
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.
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