Registered Nurse - Transition to Specialty Practice 2026 - ED

The Alfred Foundation; Town of Alfred (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Onsite staff gym

Modern onsite library

Health and well-being incentives

Discounted health insurance

Staff parking

Job summary

Bayside Health is offering a 12‑month Transition to Practice program for Registered Nurses at Alfred Health sites (The Alfred and Sandringham Hospital). The program blends study days, clinical skill development and mentorship, preparing participants for postgraduate study in the chosen specialty.

Graduate Nurse Program participants are welcomed and supported to advance their nursing careers within a diverse and connected health network in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• RN registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Minimum 12 months nursing experience in a relevant clinical area.
• Current employment at a minimum 0.8 EFT for the duration of the program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Transition to Practice (TSP) program with study days and clinical skill development.
• Develop clinical skills with a 12-month program and consolidation support.
• Potential progression to postgraduate study in the specialty area.

Skills

Nursing skills

Clinical assessment

Public health knowledge

Education

Nursing registration (AUS)

Job description

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Full Time 1.0 EFT
• Registered Nurse Grade 2 Classifications with at least 12 months experience (YP3 - YP5)
• Based at Alfred Health Sites (The Alfred and Sandringham Hospital)

The Position Summary

Participants in Transition to Practice (TSP) programs will undertake a program of study days and clinical skill development over a 12-month period. The educational content will be delivered over a 6-month, with clinical skill consolidation and support over 12 months. All positions are ongoing with Alfred Health. Participants will usually transition into postgraduate study in the speciality area following the TSP program, however, some may choose to return to the wider Alfred Health context with enhanced skills and knowledge.

Learning Objectives

• Pre-learning objectives to ensure an appropriate theoretical foundation of anatomy and physiology
• Advanced patient assessment skills in the specialty environment
• Competent analysis and synthesis of assessment data in responding to patient variations and deterioration in clinical status within the context.
• Prioritise and implement evidence-based nursing practice for the acutely unwell patient

Skills And Qualifications Required

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• RN with a minimum of 12 months experience (GNP completed)
• Current employment at a minimum of 0.8 EFT in a relevant clinical area for the duration of the program as agreed by the NM
• These positions are suitable for nurses with acute public hospital nursing experience
• Applications from Graduate Nurse Program participants are welcomed

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite staff gym (Alfred Hospital)
• Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and well-being incentives
• Discounted health insurance
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)

Applications close at 11.00pm on Tuesday, 6 October 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.