Combined Nursing and Midwifery Graduate Program 2026

Mercy Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid professional development days

Certification upon completion

Job summary

Mercy Health Australia offers a Combined Nursing and Midwifery Graduate Program aimed at nurturing recent graduates into registered nursing and midwifery roles. This structured program provides crucial clinical exposure and development opportunities in a supportive environment, helping graduates transition seamlessly into their career.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and flexible approach to patient care.
• Excellent clinical and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and responsive care to patients.
• Support the transition from student to registered Nurse/Midwife.
• Participate in structured programs and orientation.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Compassion

Education

Registration as a Nurse and Midwife with AHPRA

Job description

Combined Nursing and Midwifery Graduate Program 2026

Combined Nursing and Midwifery Graduate Program 2026

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Employment Type: Fixed term 12 months
Hours: Part time
Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital


Where there's life, there's Mercy.
Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.


At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity
Graduates are an integral part of Mercy Health's Commitment to develop our future workforce and as such, we welcome you to join our team to provide compassionate and responsive care to people in need.
Our programs are designed to support whilst making the transition from student to registered nurse /midwife within a supportive and welcoming environment. The aim is to promote educational opportunities to graduates as they consolidate their theoretical and clinical skills. This is a structured program with a comprehensive orientation, paid professional development days, and debriefing sessions which are supported by a dedicated learning team.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be presented with a certificate of completion.

• Commencing in February and May.
• Applicants must be registered with the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria Computer Matching Service and rank Mercy Health in their preferences.

For further information visit: http://www.pmcv.com.au

What you'll bring
You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

All applications must include the following documents:

• Letter of application stating preferred hospital location, areas of clinical interest, preferred rotations, rationale for choice and future career plans
• Two page Curriculum vitae, relevant experience and clinical rotations
• Certified copy of academic transcripts to date (including 'key to results')
• Two recent and certified acute summative clinical appraisals
• Please note PMCV interviews will be utilised for the review of applications

Please do not submit your application until you are able to provide all documents named above in order for your application to be considered

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• Registration as a Nurse and Midwife with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

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Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

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