Applications are now open to candidates who are anticipating initial registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife in 2023 and who are ineligible to participate in PMCV or are previously unmatched for the following professional streams:

• Nursing


• Midwifery


• Double Degree

The Monash Health Graduate Program offers:

• A twelve-month structured program to consolidate your skills, with commencement dates in February, May (Nursing only) and August 2023 (subject to position availability)


• The option to work either Full time or Part Time during your Graduate Program


• Permanent employment is guaranteed with Monash Health Bureau (Pool) at the completion of the program, at the EFT of your choice


• A comprehensive orientation program conducted in December 2022 - January 2023 for February intakes, April 2023 for May intakes and July 2023 for August intakes


• A diverse range of supportive clinical areas to build your experience and confidence

 Part time hours

• 0.84 EFT; 64 hours per fortnight or 0.95EFT 72 hours per fortnight


• Five (5) weeks annual leave pro rata over twelve (12) months or

 Full time hours

• 1.0 EFT; 76 hrs per fortnight + ADO hrs accruing at 4 hrs per fortnight


• Six (6) weeks annual leave pro rata over 12 months

Rotations

• Graduate Nurses complete two (2) 6-month rotations within a 12-month program;


• Midwifery and Double Degree Graduates complete four (4) three-month rotations within a 12-month program;
  
  
  
  • Two (2) birth suite rotations
  
  
  • Two (2) post/antenatal rotations for Midwifery Graduates or one (1) postnatal/antenatal rotation and one (1) nursing area rotation for Double Degree Graduates
  
  
  
  

About the Role

The Monash Health Graduate Program takes pride in providing our Graduates with excellent opportunities to consolidate their skills, expand their experience as a beginning practitioner and grow their career.

Monash Health Graduate Nurses recieve:

• Ongoing employment within Monash Health at the completion of the Graduate year


• The opportunity to rotate across the Monash Health network which includes Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children’s Hospital, Jessie McPherson Private Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Kingston Centre, Moorabbin Hospital, Casey Hospital, The Victorian Heart Hospital, Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre and Residential Aged Care facilities.


• Paid supernumerary period for each rotation


• Support from our dedicated clinical education team 


• Paid graduate specific study days, tutorials and debriefs


• Graduate learning pathways specific to clinical areas


• Access to the Employee Assistance Program 


• Access to the Monash Health Simulation Centre 


• Salary Packaging 


• Onsite parking, gym and fitness centre

Why Monash Health?

• Exposure to caring for patients across the lifespan


• Opportunity to rotate into a specialty preference area


• A great opportunity to work within an innovative and supportive team


• As Victoria’s largest healthcare provider, we foster a diverse learning environment which can only further develop your skills and enhance your knowledge


• We are committed to delivering high quality patient centred care to fulfil our vision of "Exceptional Care, Outstanding Outcomes"

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service. We are proud to provide healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire life-span from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 18,000 employees work at over 40 care locations.

Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles. For more information please visit www.monashhealth.org.

Application Process

• Create an account/login on the Monash Health Mercury website (https://monashhealth.mercury.com.au/)


• Prepare your application as per the ‘2023 Monash Health Graduate Program Application Guidelines’ (see the ‘Position Documents’ section below)


• Submit your application to the 2023 Graduate Program job advertisement on the Monash Health Mercury website. For a list of open advertisements, please refer to the table at How to apply | Monash Health

Working with Children’s Check, Fit2Work Police Check, Immunisation Check & Visas

• A current ‘Employee’ Victorian Working with Children Check (WWCC), a valid Fit2Work police check and a complete immunisation status check is required for all successful graduate applicants.


• Any offer of employment will be confirmed on the successful outcome of a police check and WWCC


• Applicants who are not Australian Citizens or permanent residents must provide evidence of a valid temporary residency visa that allows full working rights with no restructions before commencing in the program.


• Proof of immunisations

For further information about application requirements please refer to the ‘2023 Monash Health Graduate Program Application Guidelines’ in the ‘Position Documents’ section below.

If you are looking for endless opportunities in a supportive environment, then the Monash Health Graduate Program is for you!

You can also access further information on our Graduate Program website.

To submit your application please click the "Apply Now" button below.

Applications will be accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System only. Email applications will not be considered. Existing Monash Health Employees should apply using your Monash Health employee account. For any queries in regards to internal applicants please contact Recruitment Services on 03 9265 2776.

Under the Victorian Public Health orders, all employees working within the Public Health system must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and are required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status.  The current orders require evidence of three doses.

All applicants to positions with Monash Health will need to upload acceptable evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19 as part of their application.  Acceptable evidence is a copy of your Immunisation History Statement or your COVID-19 Digital Certificate, which can be accessed via MyGov.