Graduate Registered Nurse- General Stream

Central Gippsland Health Service; Sale; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid orientation days

Six paid study days

Supernumerary time in rotations

Job summary

Central Gippsland Health Service in Sale, VIC offers a 12‑month Graduate Registered Nurse general stream with three clinical rotations across Aged Care/Sub Acute, Acute, and Specialty areas. The program includes dedicated educational support, paid orientation, and extra study days to enhance nurse development.

Final year nursing students eligible to apply will undertake supervised rotations at CGH campuses, with emphasis on patient‑centred care and inter‑disciplinary collaboration in a

Qualifications

• Final year Bachelor of Nursing student, eligible to apply for CGH Graduate Program.
• Works effectively within multidisciplinary teams, with excellent communication skills.
• Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support patient, client and community participation in decision‑making, to ensure patient‑centred care
• Work within CGH policies, procedures and code of conduct at all times
• Manage time and prioritise patient care to optimise outcomes
• Demonstrate a high standard of ethical behaviour and practice at all times.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient-centred care

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Graduate Registered Nurse- General Stream

Central Gippsland Health Service – Sale VIC

PROGRAM COMMENCING 1st FEBRUARY 2027 - 30th JANUARY 2028

• Are you a final year Bachelor of Nursing student [AN1] who wants to be part of a supportive graduate program?
• Come and be part of a 12-month, 3 rotation program designed to build your confidence and nursing skills in a variety of clinical areas
• Excellent retention rates and ongoing career opportunities at the conclusion of this program

About Central Gippsland Health

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield). Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal Special Care unit, four operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.

CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students from a range of different health disciplines.

About the Role

At CGH, graduate Registered Nurses undertake 3 clinical rotations over 12 months, consisting of:

• Aged Care/Sub Acute Rotation: Wilson Lodge, Maffra District Hospital, and Heyfield Hospital Incorporated
• Acute Rotation: Medical Ward, Surgical Ward
• Specialty Rotation : Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, Paediatrics, Dialysis, District Nursing, and Operating Suites)

Please note: Our Aged Care/Sub-acute rotations do include the possibility of rotations at our external sites - Maffra District Hospital & Heyfield Hospital Incorporated

Our graduate program includes dedicated educational support and a Graduate Coordinator. This program includes paid days of orientation to the hospital, a further six paid study days covering a wide range of topics, and supernumerary time in each rotation.

Duties

Work within a culture of excellence, professional conduct and inter-disciplinary collaboration.

• Support patient, client and community participation in decision‑making, to ensure patient‑centred care
• Work within CGH policies, procedures and code of conduct at all times
• Manage time and prioritise patient care to optimise outcomes
• Demonstrate a high standard of ethical behaviour and practice at all times.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Final year Bachelor of Nursing student[AN2] , eligible to apply for a graduate program with the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria [PMCV][AN3]
• Works effectively within multidisciplinary teams, with excellent communication skills
• Committed to delivering high-quality, patient‑centred care

Application

Documentation required in order to submit a complete application to CGH includes the following:

• Curriculum vitae with a current passport sized photo of yourself
• An application letter outlining the stream you are applying for and your interest in the CGH Graduate Program. Your letter should also address the following two key selection questions:
• What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing/midwifery?
• Which Central Gippsland Health value do you connect with most, and why?
• A certified transcript of academic results, to date
• Two certified acute placement clinical appraisals (excluding mental health) - Please ensure that you include both formative and summative appraisals for each placement in your application.

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.

At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.