Registered Nurse Graduate

South Gippsland Hospital

Graduate Nurse and Graduate Nurse Program 2027

 

Program structure

Duration:

The graduate program is a 52-week contract.

 

Hours:

0.84 EFT (64 hours per fortnight)

 

Intake numbers:   

2 positions which will commence 1st February 2027

 

Graduate Nurse and Graduate Nurse/Midwife Program

The SGH Graduate Nursing Program (GNP) and Graduate Nurse/Midwife Program (GNMP) is designed for new graduate nurse and nurse/midwives to

develop specific knowledge and skills required to work in an acute setting. This is a structured program to assist the graduate nurse and nurse/midwife to practise as a safe, confident and accountable professional.

 

Orientation

• 1st February 2027 –4th February 2027 plus 4 supernumerary shifts on acute ward
• This will include introductions to senior staff and completion of mandatory training (theory and practical) 
• Additional orientation and supernumerary time are provided in the speciality areas

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Clinical Rotations
Rotations include the Acute ward and specialty areas of Peri-operative Suite, Urgent Care Centre and Community Nursing.

 

Graduate Support

The GNP is provided in a best practice clinical learning environment supported by a Clinical Support Nurse and Nurse Educator. Our Nurse Unit Managers and friendly and experienced staff are always on hand to provide support and positive learning experiences. 

 

Professional Development Leave

Graduates are allocated paid professional development leave to attend relevant study days throughout the program.

  

How to Apply

• To apply for a Nurse position at SGH, graduates must be eligible and meet the essential criteria for Allocation and Placement Service (APS) Website  Home - Graduate Nurse Midwifery Program (pmcv.com.au)

 

• Register and participate in the PMCV Allocation and Placement Service process
• Include following documents in your applications:

 

• Cover Letter 
• Curriculum Vitae (CV), including placement experience and two (2) health professional / clinical referees
• Copy of most recent academic transcript with results legend
• Passport sized colour photograph
• Two most recent acute clinical placement appraisals - inclusive of both formative and summative appraisals.

 

For a Position Description outlining in more detail the key result areas and selection criteria please click HERE 

All applications to be submitted via SuccessFactors. Applications will be reviewed as received. The position will remain open until Wednesday 1st July 2026

Further information:

Please contact Nicole Wake

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