Graduate Support Program for Registered Nurses & Midwives

Responsibilities

• Transition from a student to a confident and competent clinical practitioner through a 12-month structured program
• Engage in diverse clinical rotations across acute, sub-acute, or specialty areas depending on your chosen stream
• Participate in group and site-based orientation days to integrate into the Epworth community
• Collaborate with a multi-tiered support team, including ward-based educators, preceptors, and clinical specialists
• Maintain high-quality nursing or midwifery care while adhering to best practice standards

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Nursing or Midwifery (on track to complete by the start of the program)
• Eligibility for AHPRA registration by the program commencement date
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency, New Zealand citizenship, or a valid working visa with unrestricted rights to work in Australia
• Ability to provide clinical placement reports and academic transcripts
• Passion for delivering an exceptional patient experience and a commitment to continuous learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to act as a positive role model and inspire others through professional conduct
• Previous clinical placement experience in relevant specialty areas

Benefits

• Generous supernumerary time to support your transition to clinical practice
• Paid study days and access to one of Australia's largest educational scholarship programs
• Salary packaging opportunities of up to $15,900 pre-tax annually due to Not-for-Profit status
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Dedicated mentorship and professional development opportunities

About the Company

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care, and rehabilitation. We are innovators in Australia’s health system, embracing evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services. At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and culturally safe workplace where every patient matters.