Registered Nurse Graduate
Graduate Nurse and Midwifery Program 2027
Nursing Stream
Registered Nurse Grade 2
12 months Fixed Term commencing February 2027.
32 hours per week
West Gippsland Healthcare Group are now accepting applications for our 2027 Graduate Nurse and Midwifery Program, Acute Nursing Stream.
Our program is based at the West Gippsland Hospital (Warragal) where we offer interesting, challenging and well-supported Graduate Programs in Registered Nursing and Midwifery.
The Acute Nursing stream includes 2 rotations in areas such as the Emergency Department, Medical unit, Surgical unit and Day surgery Unit.
The Perioperative Stream offers a theatre-based graduate year rotating through Scrub/scout, recovery and anesthetics.
Eligibility
As per PMCV Computer Match guidelines, you must be either:
You must also:
IMPORTANT: All staff employed in the healthcare/aged care sector are required to be fully (3 doses) vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.
About our organisation
The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragal, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne. We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and free car parking.
Working with us
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a current Police check and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold a current entitlement to work within Australia. A six-month probationary period applies to all new appointments. Further information is contained in the Further information is contained in the Position Description. .
Application Process
In order to be considered, you must lodge your application via the below link AND register with the PMCV Computer Matching Program.
Please note that to be considered for the Perioperative stream, applicants must have completed a student placement in the perioperative setting during either their second or third year, or demonstrate relevant exposure.
The following items are mandatory for all applications:
If you have any issues lodging your application or are unable to upload all the requirements, please email all requirements, with your full name as the email subject title.
To register with the PMCV Computer Matching Program, please visit https://gnmp.pmcv.com.au/
Please note that direct applications submitted without a matching PMCV application will not be considered.
Applications are open until Wednesday, 1st of July 2025 at 5 pm. No late submissions will be considered.
Outcomes:
All candidates will be notified of the match outcome via the PMCV Computer Matching website on 16th September 2025.
Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individualised feedback to unsuccessful candidates.
