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2026 Graduate Registered Nurse & Graduate Nurse/ Midwife

Job Title: 2026 Graduate Registered Nurse

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Part-Time (Sept 2026 - Sept 2027)

Classification: YP2 - YP9

Location:Graham Street

For a confidential conversation please contact: Tracy Urbanavicius, /

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

Goulburn Valley Health’s Graduate Nurse Program offers you the opportunity to practice in a protected and supportive environment that will facilitate your transition from Student Nurse to a confident practicing Registered Nurse/ Midwife.

We recruit over 70 graduates each year with half of the group commencing in January and the other half in February. Each graduate will complete three four-month rotations across our various campuses or two six month rotations in collarboration with other health services. You will be provided support by the Transition to Practice Educator, Clinical Area Educators, Clinical Support nurse and Preceptors. 6 additional positions have become available to commence in September 2026 and end in September 2027.

Our highly supported program offers many learning and development opportunities including:

- Five Graduate nurse study days with the focus of the days on the needs of the group, topics that have been covered in the past include non-invasive ventilation, basic ECG interpretation and wound care
- Minimum of one specialty rotation
- Dedicated supernumerary days for each rotation with extra supernumerary time given to those working in specialty areas
- Ongoing permanent contracts post successful completion of the program
- Regular debrief sessionswith other Graduate Nurses and the education team
- Access to regular feedback from Clinical Area Educators, Clinical Support Nurses,



Nurse Unit Managers and Preceptors.
- Opportunity to rotate to NCN Health/ Yarrawonga Health/ Royal Melbourne Hospital

Rotations offered to graduates:

- Surgical ward
- Medical ward
- Theatre
- Intensive Care Unit
- Emergency Department
- Hemodialysis
- Oncology
- Day Procedure Unit
- Specialist Consulting Suite
- Child and Adolescent Unit
- Special Care Nursery
- Radiology
- District Nursing
- Outlying hospital rotations
- Mental Health
- NCN Health 6 months

- Generoussalary packaging , subsidisedstaff parking and discounted leisure memberships
- Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
- A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
- Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
- Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

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📌 2026 Graduate Registered Nurse & Graduate Nurse/ Midwife (Shepparton)
🏢 Goulburn Valley Health
📍 Shepparton