2027 Graduate Support Program for Enrolled Nurses

Epworth; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefit

Meals and entertainment allowance

Educational scholarship program

Reduced health service costs

Career development opportunities

Supernumerary time at rotations

Job summary

Epworth HealthCare, Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, invites applications for the 2027 Graduate Support Program for Enrolled Nurses. You will join a multi-site, supportive team with graduate specialists, ward-based educators and preceptors to guide your clinical practice over 12 months.

The program offers dedicated support, orientation days, paid development time and a pathway to transition into specialist practice after completion.

Qualifications

• On track to successfully complete your diploma by the start of your program.
• Anticipate AHPRA registration by the commencement date.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency; NZ Citizenship or unrestricted Australian work visa on a part-time contract.

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

2027 Graduate Support Program for Enrolled Nurses

• Contract
• Hospital/Service: Epworth Corporate

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Joining our 2027 Graduate Support Program, you will be welcomed into an environment that cares for its people. In your first 12-months of joining Epworth HealthCare you will develop a sense of belonging and begin your transition into becoming a confident and competent Enrolled Nurse.

A multi-tiered approach to your support sees you have access to a dedicated graduate support team, ward-based educators, preceptors and clinical specialists who will be available to answer your questions and guide your clinical practice. This diverse support team works closely with the Group Manager Early Careers to ensure your program is well designed and meets the needs of today’s graduate nurse.

What is on offer?

• Supernumerary time to support your transition to clinical practice.
• Dedicated support from an experienced team across each site.
• Group and site-based orientation days.
• Paid development days throughout your program.

Hospital sites:

• Epworth Eastern(Box Hill)
• Epworth Freemasons(Two hospitals in East Melbourne)
• Epworth Hawthorn

General Nurse Graduate Support Program

• Your program offers a part-time rotating roster with the flexibility to complete rotations in acute, sub-acute and specialty areas.
• This is offered across our hospital locations at Camberwell, Eastern, Freemasons, Hawthorn and Richmond.
• February 2027 intake.

To be successful in this role...

You are passionate about delivering an exceptional patient experience by delivering high-quality nursing care. Professional and empathetic in your personal conduct, you have the ability to inspire others and be a positive role model. You are motivated to continually learn, improve and promote best practice.

To be eligible for our Graduate Support Program, you will need:

• An Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency; New Zealand Citizenship OR anticipate having a working visa with unrestricted rights to work in Australia on a part-time contract
• Be on track to successfully complete your diploma by the start of your program
• Anticipate being granted AHPRA registration by the commencement date of your program

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth HealthCareoffers our employees salary packaging benefitsof$15,900pre-tax annually, plus an optional$2,650meals and entertainment allowance.
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Ongoing career opportunities when you complete your program, including transition to speciality practice and scholarship opportunities
• Supernumerary time at the start of each rotation
• Development opportunities throughout your Graduate Support Program

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier‑free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

Applications will close on the 3rd of November 2026.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [e-mail]

Itis a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.

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