Position Title: GRADUATE NURSE/MIDWIFEPROGRAM 2027
About Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026. Bayside Health is comprised of three Care Groups – Alfred, Peninsula and Regional. With more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Please note that this advertisement refers to Graduate Programs based at Bayside Health Regional Care Group – Bass Coast, including Wonthaggi Hospital and San Remo Community Centre. Graduate opportunities are also available at Bayside Health Regional Care Group's Leongatha and Kooweerup sites. For further details about the application process for these campuses, please visit their respective websites.
About the role – Graduate Nurse/Midwife Program, 1 year, 64 hours Per Fortnight
We are seeking enthusiastic and eligible Registered Graduate Nurse/Midwives to participate in our 2027 Graduate Program.
* Part‐time 0.8 EFT (64 hours per fortnight) across a rotating roster
* Pay rate as per the Nursing and Midwives Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2028
Structured program offering 3 different streams
* Nursing: Two rotations (6 months each)
* Midwife (single registration): 12‐month rotation on midwifery (antenatal, labour, birth and postnatal)
* Nursing midwifery (dual registration): Two rotations (6 months each acute medical and all areas of maternity)
Program Features
* Supernumerary days at the commencement of rotations
* Dedicated Graduate Coordinators
* Graduate study days
* Online learning
* Structured reflective practice
* Structured monthly education sessions
* Free Parking
* Salary Packaging
* Opportunity at completion of graduate program to apply for available positions within Bayside Health, including Pathway to Practice with ongoing support.
Our Graduate Program aims to
* Provide graduates with the clinical practice to develop and refine knowledge and skills
* Provide a supportive environment to accommodate learning opportunities
* Further develop critical thinking skills
Requirements of the position
* Meet eligibility requirements of the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV) for Graduate Nursing Midwifery Program (GNMP)
* Registered as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) prior to position commencement date
* Ability to fulfil rotating roster requirements; working across all shifts Monday to Sunday, including weekends and public holidays
* Evidence of immunisations
* Valid Police Check
* Valid Working with Children check
* NDIS screening check (area specific)
* Evidence of a valid Visa allowing full working rights with no restrictions (if not an Australian citizen or permanent resident)
Applications open at 10am Monday 1st June and close Wednesday 1st July at 5pm in line with PMCV guidelines.
Application to the 2027 Graduate Midwife/Nurse Program
* Register with Post Graduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV) and rank Bayside Health Regional Care Group – Bass Coast Graduate Program.
* Apply directly to Bayside Health – Bass Coast.
o One page cover letter outlining why you have selected Bayside Health – Bass Coast for your Graduate Year. The cover letter must include your computer match candidate number and two areas of clinical interest.
o A certified copy of your most recent academic transcript with a key to results.
o A certified copy of your two most recent clinical summative appraisals. One second year clinical appraisal will be accepted if necessary.
o Clinical reference requirements: References collected by GNMP PMCV will be utilised for 2027 recruitment. Candidates are required to follow GNMP PMCV referee guidelines available in the 2026–2027 Candidate Handbook on the PMCV website.
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