The Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice Program is designed for newly registered Enrolled Nurses and supports the consolidation of clinical knowledge, skills,and professional competence. The program facilitates transition into practice, enabling participants to develop as safe, confident, and accountable clinicians.

Enrolled Nurse Graduates will complete two rotations ofsix months in two of the following clinical areas:Specialist Clinics, Emergency Department, the InpatientWard, and Surgical Admissions & Recovery.

The Program is planned to commence in February 2027

Essential Criteria

- Satisfactory completion of the Diploma of Nursing(HLT54121) (or equivalent nationally recognisedqualification).
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) through AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse.
- Eligibility for, or attainment of, registration prior to commencement of the program.

All applications for the Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice Program must be submitted via this advertisement. Applications close Sunday 4th October 2026. Click here to view the position description.

Please include the following documents in your online application:

- Up-to-date resume/CV (include minimum 2referees)




- Clinical appraisals/ANSAT for your last 2 placements (acute placements preferred)
- Cover letter, addressed to Sonja Lavery, Graduate Nurse Coordinator Please specify why you would like to complete your Graduate Year with The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and what clinical areas you are interested in.

Any queries can be addressed to [email protected]

Perks

- Centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD

- Friendly culture
- Salary packaging and subsidised car parking
- 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
- The Eye and Ear is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Eye and Ear The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a world class specialist hospital in eye and ear care providing services across Victoria.

The hospital recently completed a major redevelopment. For more information see The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital East Melbourne All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, a working with children check (if applicable) and evidence of vaccination status.

📌 Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program (East Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Victorian Eye And Ear Hospital
📍 East Melbourne