“It was important I chose an organisation that had a supportive Graduate Program as the transition from student to Grad Nurse can be very overwhelming. Every day I have felt supported and that I am not alone”
Graduate Programs for Nurses and Midwives
Our graduate programs are designed to support nurses and midwives as they transition from student to registered practitioner. These structured, clinically-focused programs provide opportunities to consolidate knowledge, apply theory in practice, and build both professional and clinical skills.
With a strong emphasis on engagement and empowerment, our programs help graduates grow with confidence as they begin their careers in healthcare.
Overview
The Northern Health Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program will facilitate your transition to practice by providing you with opportunities to consolidate your skills and knowledge, integrate theory to practice and further develop your professional and clinical skills through a structured, clinically-focused program.
Aims
The program is a 12-month supported employment model in which successful applicants will be employed on a part time basis (0.8EFT) within the Northern Hospital, Broadmeadows Hospital or Bundoora Centre.
Details
Applications for our 2025 Enrolled Nurse Program are now closed.
We anticipate advertising for our 2026 Enrolled Nurse Program in October 2025.
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Overview
We facilitate your transition to practice by providing you with opportunities to consolidate your undergraduate skills and knowledge, integrate theory to practice and further develop your professional and clinical skills through a structured, clinically-focused program.
Upon job offer, Graduates submit rotation preferences & will be granted at least one of these areas in their first and/or second rotation.
Bedside support ensures our graduates consolidate basic skills & build confidence.
Aims
We know from experience, support & opportunity are paramount to success as a graduate. Clinical Educators, Clinical Support Nurses, preceptors and experienced clinical staff provide practical assistance and support in the clinical environment.
Details
Work Structure
- 8 days per fortnight
- Two rotations – 6 months each across any of our campuses
- Rotating rosters
- Fixed term contract
Orientation & Support
- Graduate specific orientation program addressing clinical and administrative aspects of nursing and midwifery
- Supernumerary time for each rotation
- Morning, evening and weekend clinical support from Clinical Support Nurses and Clinical Educators
- Preceptors who are experts in their field to guide, mentor and support throughout each rotation
Professional Development
- Paid Graduate-Specific Professional Development Days held in our Northern Centre for Health, Education and Research, with access to our high fidelity simulation centre
- Graduate-Specific learning through structured training and assessment in:
- Medication Safety
- Patient Assessment
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Introduction to Quality and Safety in nursing and midwifery
- Access to face-to-face and online in-services and training
- Graduate reflective practice sessions
- Specialty workshops, seminars and short courses
- Online resources in myLearning, including NH Graduate Learning Hub, from any device at any time
- Electronic Medical Records training
Intakes
Two intakes: February 2026 & May 2026
Rotations
Two rotations with 6 months each across any of our campuses with an extensive range of areas:
- Acute Medical
- Cardiology
- Emergency
- Acute Surgical
- Medical Pool
- Short Stay Unit
- Day Surgery
- Surgical Pool
- Observation Unit
- Children’s Unit
- Renal
- Rehabilitation
- Oncology & Haematology
- Palliative Care
- Neonatal
- Chest Pain Eval Unit
- Aged Care
Application Details
2026 Program Applications
Open: 2nd June 2025
Close: 2nd July 2025
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Kate Duggan & Katia Forbes: Graduate Program Coordinator – Nursing and Midwifery
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Amanda Byrne: Clinical Education Coordinator
Overview
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We facilitate your transition to practice by providing you with opportunities to consolidate your undergraduate skills and knowledge, integrate theory to practice and further develop your professional and clinical skills through a structured, clinically-focused program.
Aims
We know from experience; support & opportunity are paramount to success as a graduate. Clinical Nurse Educators, preceptors and experienced clinical staff provide practical assistance and support in the clinical environment.
We endeavor to ensure that Graduates get as many of their placement preferences as possible over the course of their initial two years. These are carefully allocated to provide each graduate with the best possible opportunity to consolidate their skills.
Details
Work Structure
- Rotations of 6 and 12 months over the course of the program across any of our campuses
- Supernumerary time for each rotation
- Initial 2-year contract with support to obtain ongoing employment upon completion of the program and Post Graduate studies
Orientation & Support
- Graduate specific orientation and ongoing support by Clinical Nurse Educator, Preceptors and experienced nurses
- Comprehensive mental health graduate orientation program to address clinical and administrative aspects of mental health nursing
Professional Development
- Recognized Prior Learning for Post Graduate Diploma
- Paid Graduate-Specific Study Days
- Personal profile in myLearning, our Learning Management System, with access to NH Mental Health Graduate Nurse Learning Hub
- Access to Northern Health workshops, seminars and short courses
- Graduate debrief sessions
- Ongoing employment opportunities and development of career pathways including Leadership roles; Academic pathways to Masters in Nursing/Research/PhD and clinical pathways to advance nursing roles including Nurse Practitioner.
Intakes
Commencing in January 2026
Rotations
Rotations of 6 and 12 months over the course of the program across any of our campuses, including:
- Adult Acute Care
- Emergency Mental Health
- Adult Community Mental Health Teams
- Community Care Unit
- Specialist Older Adult Consultant Services (Community)
- Older Adult Acute care
Application Details
2026 Program Applications
Open: 2nd June 2025
Close: 6th July 2025
Apply by visiting the Northern Health SuccessFactors link here and applying for job ID number:48834
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Liz Ndoro: Graduate Program Coordinator – Mental Health
Overview
We facilitate your transition to practice by providing you with opportunities to consolidate your undergraduate skills and knowledge, integrate theory to practice and further develop your professional and clinical skills through a structured, clinically-focused program.
Aims
We know from experience, support and opportunity are paramount to success as a graduate.
Our Clinical Educators, Clinical Support Nurses/Midwives, preceptors and experienced clinical staff provide practical assistance and support in the clinical environment.
Details
Work Structure
- 8 days per fortnight
- 3 rotations across Maternity Services, 1 nursing rotation
- Rotating rosters
- Graduate specific Professional Development days
- Graduate specific orientation
Orientation & Support
- Graduate specific orientation program addressing clinical and administrative aspects of nursing and midwifery
- Supernumerary time for each rotation
- Morning, evening and weekend clinical support from a dedicated team of Clinical Support Nurses/Midwives and Clinical Educators
- Preceptors who are experts in their field to guide, mentor and support throughout each rotation
Professional Development
- Midwifery Graduates also receive paid PROMPT and FSEP training days (in addition to Graduate Study Days)
- Paid Graduate-Specific Professional Development Days held in our Northern Centre for Health, Education and Research, with access to our high fidelity simulation centre
- Graduate-Specific learning through structured training and assessment in:
- Medication Safety
- Patient Assessment
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Introduction to Quality and Safety in nursing and midwifery
- Access to face-to-face and online in-services and training
- Graduate debrief sessions
- Online resources in myLearning, our Learning Management System, including NH Graduate Nurse Learning Hub, from any device at any time
- Electronic Medical Records training
Intakes
Two intakes: February 2026 & May 2026
Rotations
3 rotations across Maternity Services and 1 nursing rotation with an extensive range of areas:
Maternity Rotations
- Antenatal Clinic
- Birth Suite
- Maternity Unit
Plus
- Acute Surgical or
- Acute Medical or
- Neonatal Unit
Application Details
2026 Program Applications
Open: 2nd June 2025
Close: 2nd July 2025
Contact Us
Kate Duggan & Katia Forbes: Graduate Program Coordinator – Nursing and Midwifery
Overview
We facilitate your transition to practice by providing you with opportunities to consolidate your undergraduate skills and knowledge, integrate theory to practice and further develop your professional and clinical skills through a structured, clinically-focused program. Rotating through the midwifery continuum, our program is well rounded for the novice practitioner to consolidate essentials foundations of midwifery practice.
Aims
We know from experience, support and opportunity are paramount to success as a graduate.
Our Clinical Educators, Clinical Support Nurses/Midwives, preceptors and experienced clinical staff provide practical assistance and support in the clinical environment.
Details
Work Structure
- 8 days per fortnight
- Includes 3 rotations across Maternity
- Rotating rosters
- Graduate specific orientation
Orientation & Support
- Comprehensive graduate orientation program to address clinical and administrative aspects of nursing and midwifery
- Supernumerary time for each rotation
- Morning, evening and weekend clinical support from a dedicated team of Clinical Support Nurses/Midwives and Clinical Educators
- Preceptors who are experts in their field to guide, mentor and support throughout each rotation
Professional Development
- Midwifery Graduates also receive paid PROMPT and FSEP training days (in addition to Graduate Study Days)
- Paid Graduate-Specific Professional Development Days held in our Northern Centre for Health, Education and Research, with access to our high fidelity simulation centre
- Graduate-Specific learning through structured training and assessment in:
- Medication Safety
- Patient Assessment
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Introduction to Quality and Safety in nursing and midwifery
- Access to face-to-face and online in-services and training
- Graduate debrief sessions
- Specialty workshops, seminars and short courses
- Online resources in myLearning, our Learning Management System, including NH Graduate Nurse Learning Hub, from any device at any time
- Electronic Medical Records training
Intakes
Two intakes: February 2026 & May 2026
Rotations
Includes 3 rotations across Maternity:
- Antenatal Clinic
- Birth Suite
- Maternity Unit
Application Details
2026 Program Applications
Open: 2nd June 2025
Close: 2nd July 2025
Contact Us
Kate Duggan & Katia Forbes: Graduate Program Coordinator – Nursing and Midwifery
Visit GNMP website
1. Login and create an account
2. Click the Apply button on GNMP Match
3. Submit your preferences
Visit NH vacancies
1. Apply to the Health Service/s you have listed in your PMCV preferences
2. In Success Factors- Search for the program name
3. Review the Position Description, click Apply & upload ALL requested documents
Applications will open Monday 2nd June 2025, and close Sunday 6th July 2025.
For Mental Health Applications will open Monday 2nd June 2025, and close Sunday 2nd July 2025.
What to include in your application
- Cover Letter – Must include how you identify with Northern Health’s Values
- Resume (max 3 pages)
- Outlining relevant education and clinical experience
- Must include a table of clinical placements (both completed and pending) – see below sample
- Two clinical appraisals
- Academic transcript (including grading key)
- Names and contact details of 2 clinical referees
Documents do not need to be certified, however you must be able to produce the original document if
requested to do so.
Interviews will be viewed via the PMCV Video Interview system.
Any additional interviews to be advised.
Successful candidates will be notified in line with the PMCV results release date on 17th September 2025.
Sample – Table of Placements – Include in your resume
| 1ST / 2ND /3RD YEAR OF STUDY | DATE OF PLACEMENT | TYPE OF PLACEMENT | LOCATION OF PLACEMENT | HOURS COMPLETED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Department of Health – Nursing and Midwifery Graduate Information
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
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