Here at Healthscope in our graduate program … you career means more!

At Healthscope, we understand the dedication it takes to reach this milestone in your nursing or midwifery journey. That’s why we’re here to help you take the next exciting step in your career with our immersive and comprehensive graduate program.

As Australia’s only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider, we care for communities nationwide through our network of 31 hospitals offering acute, medical, surgical, mental health, and rehabilitation services.

What makes working with Healthscope different?

In the private healthcare sector, you’ll gain hands-on experience while being supported every step of the way. As the primary link between patients and doctors, our nurses and midwives play a vital role in delivering exceptional care. You’ll find opportunities to accelerate your career, specialize in areas that inspire you, and enjoy the flexibility that comes from a structured environment.

At Healthscope, we know life doesn’t stop outside of work. That’s why our leaders create rosters that suit your unique career and life stage.

Melbourne Private Hospital, where doing what you love means more.
Melbourne Private Hospital is a large acute facility, co-located with the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Parkville.

With a dedicated focus on the provision of quality healthcare, we provide a wide range of medical and surgical services to our local Melbourne community as well as our rural, regional and international patients.

Melbourne Private Hospitals clinical specialties include cardiac services, advanced general surgery, neurosciences and neurosurgery, specialist medical services, day procedure, and day oncology.





These services are supported by a ten bed intensive care unit, six bed neurosurgery intensive nursing unit, four operating theaters, two angiography suites, an endoscopy suite, a cardiac unit and a day chemotherapy unit.

Site Specific Streams available

• General RN Stream

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurses at Healthscope perform a wide range of activities in pursuit of delivering a high-quality patient experience. Every day is different and may include assessing patients, administering medications, providing wound care and educating patients and their families about health conditions. You will need to collaborate with other healthcare professionals, advocate for your patients and provide support to patients and their families. You will have the opportunity to continually develop, improve and promote best evidence-based practice.

What’s Included in the Graduate Program?

Our 12-month program, available in full time or part-time roles (minimum 30 hours/week), is designed to help early career nurses and midwives transition into independent practice and enhance their clinical skills. This program is paired with an additional Consolidation Year to ensure you’re well-prepared to succeed.

· General, Perioperative, Mental Health, and Maternity (Registered Midwives only) graduate streams available – depending on Hospital preference.





· One to three rotations within your graduate stream over the 12-month program

· Ongoing employment contract

· Benefit from supernumerary time as you ease into independent clinical practice.

· Enjoy dedicated support from experienced professionals at site, state, and national levels.

· Connect with leaders and fellow graduates at State Orientation Days.

· Take advantage of paid study days, peer networking, and mentorship opportunities.

· Prioritize your well-being with annual leave during your first rotation.

· Celebrate your achievements at our Graduation Ceremony.

· Healthscope Benefits – discounted health cover, Maxxia Rewards, Fitness Passport, EAP services and more!

What we’ll need from you

· Evidence of Australian working rights

· Completion of a nursing or midwifery course between 1 June 2026 and 17 January 2027.

· Availability for a minimum of 30 hours/week, on a rotating roster including AM, PM, night, weekends, and public holidays.

What to get ready for your application

· Your updated resume (Mandatory)

· Two recent student clinical placement reports (Mandatory)

· Proof of Australian working rights (e.g. Australian / New Zealand passport, Australian birth certificate, or international passport and relevant Australian working visa evidence).

Recruitment Timeline:

Applications – August 2026

Screening – September 2026

Interviews at site – October 2026

Offers – October – November 2026

Onboarding – November 2026 – January 2027

Orientation/commencement -February 2027 – March 2027

Take the next exciting step in your career today— Apply online and join Healthscope, where your career truly means more.

📌 Graduate Registered Nurse - Feb 2027 (Parkville)
🏢 Melbourne Private Hospital
📍 Parkville