Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program 2026
Join CGH in 2026 – where your future in nursing begins
About Central Gippsland Health
Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire.
CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.
CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield).
Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.
CGH also provides aged care and community services in the Wellington Shire and beyond.
We operate four residential aged care homes located in Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield delivering high-quality, person-centred care in supportive and homelike environments.
CGH provides a wide range of community-based services that support people to remain healthy, active, and independent in their own homes. This includes the provision of Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programs, and other in-home services tailored to individual needs.
Our integrated model of care is supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team offering physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work. We also provide accessible public dental services to enhance community wellbeing.
CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.
CGH encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to consider application to this position
About the Role
LAUNCH YOUR NURSING CAREER WITH CGH'S 2026 ENROLLED NURSE GRADUATE PROGRAM
Are you a newly registered Enrolled Nurse ready to grow your confidence, build your skills, and begin a rewarding career journey?
Central Gippsland Health is excited to offer our 2026 EN Graduate Program, designed to support your transition from student to skilled, capable, and confident practitioner.
Program Dates:
3 February 2026 – 31 January 2027
Program Structure:
The program includes two supported 6-month rotations across our Aged Care and Sub-Acute services with opportunities to grow and advance aged care and sub acute nursing skill sets
Rotations are available at:
• Heyfield Hospital
• Maffra District Hospital
• Wilson Lodge
• Stretton Park
Program Inclusions:
• Comprehensive onboarding and supernumerary time
• Four paid study days
• Support, guidance, and mentorship from experienced nurses and clinical educators
• Exposure to both Aged Care and Sub-Acute settings
• Opportunities to consolidate, extend, and grow your practice in a supportive team environment
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
• Be newly registered Enrolled Nurses (within the last two years)
• Hold current AHPRA registration
• Not have previously completed an EN Graduate Year
Take the first step in your professional journey with a program designed to nurture your development and set you up for long-term success.
Join CGH in 2026 – where your future in nursing begins.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application
1. Statement addressing why you would like to undertake a Graduate program at CGHS
To obtain a copy of the position description, please reach out to the HR team at
For questions regarding the position, contact Rhys Cuthill or Tamsin Jeremiah on or email learning
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.
At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.