Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice Program 2026
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Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice Program
Colac Area Health is a unique, integrated health service model, situated in the foothills of the scenic Otway Ranges and close to the Surf Coast. With a catchment of about 30,000 people Colac Area Health meets the needs of those in the Corangamite, Colac Otway and Surf Coast Shires. Colac Area Health is comprised of Acute Care (Medical/Surgical/Maternity/Haemodialysis), Perioperative Services (Operating Suites/Day Surgery), Residential Aged Care, Urgent Care, Cancer Treatment Centre, Community Nursing including Hospital in the Home, Post Acute Care and Palliative Care and an extensive range of Community Services.
The Aim
To provide the graduate Enrolled Nurse with a supported year in a dynamic health service to facilitate the transition from tertiary student to a confident and competent Enrolled Nurse. To apply you must be a newly registered Enrolled Nurse in your first year of practice or eligible to be registered after completion of your diploma in 2025.
Program Structure
* Commences Monday 2nd February 2026
* 52 week program
* 0.8 EFT
Clinical Placements
Rotations in the areas of:
* Acute Ward
* Residential Aged Care
Supernumerary placement in areas such as:
* Midwifery
* Family Services
* Community Nursing
* Haemodialysis
* Perioperative Services
* Mental Health
* Palliative Care
Educational Support
* Trained preceptors are available to provide support in the clinical environment
* Educators are available to provide clinical support, facilitate adaptation to your new role and meet your education needs with regular on-site education opportunities
* Education sessions that are specific to the needs of the graduate nurse are provided daily Monday-Friday
* Three set study days are provided on-site covering relevant topics
* Professional development through external education is also encouraged
* Online learning environment
Salary and Conditions
Salary is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives - Victorian Public Sector EA, Salary Packaging is available.
Colac Area Health provides services to staff, such as the social club, employee assistance program, immunisation and smoking cessation.
Application Process
Apply to Colac Area Health by Sunday 23rd November 2025 as per the application requirements.
Application Requirements
* A cover letter stating why you wish to participate in the graduate enrolled nurse program at Colac Area Health.
* A concise resume (no more than 3 pages) outlining relevant experience and three professional referees.
* Two recent clinical evaluations (certified copies).
* Recent official transcript of results with key of result codes (certified copies).
* When registering with PeoplePlus online please ensure you include a recent photograph in your CV.
We celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as Australia's First Peoples and as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work.
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