2023 Graduate Registered Nurse Program - July 2023 Intake

• Multiple Permanent, Part Time opportunities available
• Work across all of our major sites at Eastern Health
• Generous salary + super + salary packaging

This job advert is for Graduate Registered Nurses who will be completed their Pre-registration nursing course between January 2022 and July 2023.

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

Pathways available:

1. General (2 x 6 month rotations in General Nursing areas)
2. Mental Health (2 X 6 month rotations in Mental Health areas)
3. Blended Mental Health and General (1 x 6-month rotation in general nursing and x1 6-month rotation in Mental Health)

Please note: You are welcome to select multiple pathways and only need to submit one online Eastern Heath application.

Our Graduate Nurse Program is progressive, responsive and innovative. We use the latest evidence to develop our program study days together with regular feedback from our graduates.

We support and facilitate the development of a well prepared, high quality, safe nursing and midwifery workforce committed to improving health outcomes.

About you

 To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

How to apply

Please upload the following to EH mercury:

• 2 Page CV, including a table of all completed and upcoming clinical placements (date, location, placement type)
• 1 Page cover letter addressed to Ms Michelle Rutherford, Director Pre-registration and Transition to Practice Programs
• Official academic transcript (certified- by a person authorised to certify documents in Victoria e.g. Pharmacist, Police Officer etc.). If you have a digital academic record, we also accept this without certification
• 2 Clinical Placement referees. Please update the referees section on mercury
• 2 Clinical Placement assessment tools/appraisals - most recent and specific to the pathway you are applying for. Please see below table for further information

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals
• Applications will be screened upon receipt

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Eastern Health Values:  Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**