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Graduate Nurse Program 2027 
The Royal Melbourne Hospital & Goulburn Valley Health

RMH is one of Australia’s leading public health care providers, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services, as well as rehabilitation, aged care, specialist clinics, and community programs. Services are delivered across multiple locations, including the Parkville and Royal Park campuses, Brunswick and East Keilor, as well as in the community and in patients’ homes.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and Goulburn Valley Health (GVH) are partnering to offer the Metropolitan and Regional Program. This exciting opportunity includes six-month rotations at both GVH and RMH, allowing you to experience both regional and metropolitan healthcare settings. The program will give you the opportunity to understand and appreciate the rewards and challenges of working in both environments. Both RMH and GVH pride themselves on the strong support provided to graduates, with large teams of Clinical Area Educators, Clinical Support Nurses, and Preceptors available seven days a week.

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 RN.

• One-year program – Fixed Term
• 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 options to increase take-home pay 

• Discounted wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport and Health Insurance 

• 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 

• Work in a values-led organisation: People First, Lead with Kindness, Excellence Together 

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 2027.
• 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 2027 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:

• Completion of application question(s)
• Curriculum vitae
• Academic transcript
• Clinical appraisal tools

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

Please click here to view the position description! 

To view a copy of RMH’s Nursing Professional Practice Framework , please click here https://www.thermh.org.au/files/rmh-careers/Recruitment/The_RMH%E2%80%99s_Nursing_PPF_Poster_%282%29.pdf

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.