RN 2026|GradConnect – July 2026 to June 2027
Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information.
Applications for GradConnect are open once per year. If you want to be considered for a graduate position between July 2026 and June 2027, you must submit your application by 1pm AWST on the 18 March 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Your application should include:
* A statement addressing the value-based statement in no more than 400 words
Applicants must:
You must be registered before you commence your graduate program.
Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent or temporary resident, with a valid visa and full working rights for the duration of the graduate program.
* Have completed your nursing and/or midwifery studies after 1 January 2025 and before 28 February 2027. Completion means final grades received that lead to initial registration as an enrolled nurse, registered nurse, and/or midwife. Preference will be given to applicants that completed their studies within Australia.
* Have not previously participated in a graduate nursing or midwifery program in the designation you are applying.
Assessment of all applicants will be based on merit.
Substantive Equality Statement
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce and improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people. As a measure to achieve equity and inclusiveness, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (1984) applies to all GradConnect vacancies in WA public health services. Aboriginal nurse or midwife graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.
WA Health is committed to providing a culturally inclusive and safe workplace.
The Chief Nursing and Midwifery Office offers candidate support for Aboriginal applicants. To access this support, contact the GradConnect team at ***********@health.wa.gov.au.
Assistance with your application is also available by contacting:
* The Centre for Aboriginal Studies located at your university
Position Profile
The Registered Nurse (RN) practices within the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) professional standards which define the practice and behaviour of nurses and midwives and include codes of conduct, codes of ethics, guides to professional boundaries and standards for practice.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the RN provides comprehensive evidence-based nursing care to patients. The RN facilitates and promotes safe and high-quality patient care and works in collaboration with colleagues and other senior nurses and midwives.
The commencement period for GradConnect is either July to December 2026 OR January to June 2027. You will be asked to express which period you would like to commence during your online application. The selected period will assist health service providers in organising their services and does not constitute a guarantee of employment in that period.
Work Related Requirements
The Registered Nurse GradConnect Jul 2026 – Jun 2027 Brief Summary of Duties (attached) outline the work requirements of the position.
Value-based Statement
If applying for a graduate registered nurse program, you MUST provide a written response to the value-based statement below, as part of your online application. When answering the question please refer to your nursing experience, where possible.
Select any 2 of the values listed below and write a 400-word statement describing how you would demonstrate these values clinically as a newly qualified nurse or midwife:
* Respect
* Integrity
* Care
* Equity
Appointment Pre-requisites
Employment with WA Health is subject to a number of pre-employment screening assessments. Successful applicants are required to undergo and/or provide evidence of the following:
* Health assessment
* WA Health Integrity check
* Satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHS) or National Police Clearance (NPC)
* Eligibility and right to work in Australia
* Working with Children Check (if applicable to the position)
* Aged Care Criminal Record Screening Check (if applicable to the position)
* NDIS Check (if applicable to the position)
For Further Job-Related Information
Graduate positions are fixed term with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency after completion of the Program.
Lodgement is system-generated. Any submissions on, or after, 1:00 pm will not be accepted. It is strongly recommended that you allow ample time to prepare and submit your application.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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