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Graduate Nurse Program

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is one of Australia’s leading public health care providers. We provide a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical and mental health services, as well as rehabilitation, aged care, specialist clinics and community programs. We have services across multiple locations including the Parkville and Royal Park Campuses, in the community and in people’s homes.

About the Graduate Nurse Program:

The program embodies The RMH Values of people first, lead with kindness and excellence together. As a graduate nurse, you are an important part of the Nursing workforce at The RMH and we are excited to welcome you to a friendly and stimulating working environment to build your confidence and skills as a new Registered Nurse.

• One-year program, with ongoing contract for career security
• Opportunity to develop a range of nursing skills with two 6-month clinical rotations in a wide variety of specialities
• 0.8EFT positions (8 shifts/fortnight) to support work-life balance in your first year of practice
• Graduate specific orientation and professional development program to set you up for success
• Dedicated Assistant Director of Nursing and Early Career Nurse Educator to prioritise the needs of our graduate nurses

About your team:

We are exceptionally proud to have a team of 90 clinical nurse educators and clinical support nurses who are located on the ward. They are close by to offer you expert supervision, support and education and a safe space when you need a moment to debrief.

Each clinical area has a dedicated preceptorship model, tailormade for that speciality. We aim for preceptors to work alongside you for your supernumerary period, then for the initial period of your rotation, ranging from 4 to 6 weeks and first set of night shifts.

Benefits of working at RMH:

• Salary packaging of up to $11,660 FBT per year, reducing your taxable income and increasing your disposable income
• Free wellbeing support 24/7 via Converge
• 4 Graduate professional development and training days including the internationally accredited ACTION™ program (worth $495)
• Supported transition into employment following completion of GNP facilitated by the Nursing Workforce Unit
• A celebratory graduation event on completion of your Graduate Nurse Program

Eligibility Criteria:

• Completed all training requirements and will qualify for registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Midwife (RM) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia by February 2026.
• Be an Australian/NZ citizen OR temporary resident who holds a visa that gives them the “Right to Work” in Australia.
• Eligible for PMCV (Allocation & Placement Service) match

Culture, Diversity and Equity

We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, equity and inclusion for our staff, volunteers, patients, visitors and community. We know that having a diverse group of people working with us across the RMH enables us to be more effective, innovative and creative, and to better understand and reflect the community we serve.

Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so they can be at their best every day.  Learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at RMH.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Check your eligibility for a 2026 program and register with PMCV (Allocation & Placement Service – APS). Once registered, please list RMH as a preference

Step 2: Complete the online application. You will need your PMCV number for this process.

Please provide the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae including a career objective of 100 words maximum
• Academic transcript
• Clinical appraisal tools
• Statutory declaration if interstate or NZ candidate

Refer to the application guide for further detail on what to include in your application here.

To view a copy of the Position Description, please click here. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.