Join The Royal Children's Hospital's 2026 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Graduate Nurse Program to develop paediatric nursing skills in a supportive environment.
Your Role
Key responsibilities include:
* Transition from newly graduated Registered Nurse to competent and confident Registered Nurse
* Complete a 2-year foundational paediatric nursing pathway with 3 rotational clinical placements in medical, surgical, and specialty paediatric nursing
* Provide child-focused, family-centred care
* Engage in critical questioning and reflective practice
* Integrate into effective multidisciplinary teams
* Practice within medical, surgical, and specialty wards and departments
About You
The company is looking for:
* Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants (Designated Position under Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and Racial Discrimination Act 1975)
* Graduates eligible for the PMCV 2025 graduate match who have not yet secured a position
* Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents preferred
* Completion of an approved nursing or midwifery program offered by a provider in Victoria or border community
* Recipients of the Victorian Making it Free to Study Nursing and Midwifery initiative given priority
* Ability to provide satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check, and Australian Government COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
Compensation & Benefits
* Part-time 0.8 FTE position
* Discounted staff parking
* Salary packaging
* Award-winning health and wellbeing program
* Commitment to staff safety and positive workplace culture
Training & Development
* 2-year program including a 12-month Graduate Program
* Orientation and preceptorship
* Mentorship, cultural support, and peer learning
* Supernumerary time
* Regular in-service training
Career Progression
* Second year focuses on consolidating and advancing competence
* Opportunities to contribute to excellent patient outcomes
* Encouragement to explore career opportunities within The Royal Children's Hospital
How to Apply
* Complete the Graduate Nurse Application Form as part of the online application process (cover letter not required)
* Submit a resume no longer than four pages including contact details, education, employment history, volunteer experience, professional development, and memberships
* Provide 2nd and 3rd year appraisals including ANSAT assessment, student reflection, and preceptor comments
* Include certified academic transcripts with grading key
This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible
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