2027 Graduate Support Program for Enrolled Nurses

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Company Description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions.



Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

Joining our 2027 Graduate Support Program, you will be welcomed into an workplace that cares for its people. In your first 12-months of joining Epworth HealthCare you will develop a sense of belonging and begin your transition into becoming a confident and competent Enrolled Nurse.

A multi-tiered approach to your support sees you have access to a dedicated graduate support team, ward-based educators, preceptors and clinical specialists who will be available to answer your questions and guide your clinical practice. This diverse support team works closely with the Group Manager Early Careers to ensure your program is well designed and meets the needs of today’s graduate nurse.

What is on offer?

- Supernumerary time to support your transition to clinical practice.
- Dedicated support from an experienced team across each site.
- Group and site-based orientation days.
- Paid development days throughout your program.

Hospital sites:

- Epworth Camberwell
- Epworth Eastern (Box Hill)
- Epworth Freemasons (Two hospitals in East Melbourne)
- Epworth Hawthorn
- Epworth Richmond





General Nurse Graduate Support Program

- Your program offers a part-time rotating roster with the flexibility to complete rotations in acute, sub-acute and specialty areas.
- This is offered across our hospital locations at Camberwell, Eastern, Freemasons, Hawthorn and Richmond.
- February 2027 intake.

To be successful in this role...

You are passionate about delivering an exceptional patient experience by delivering high-quality nursing care. Professional and empathetic in your personal conduct, you have the ability to inspire others and be a positive role model. You are motivated to continually learn, improve and promote best practice.

To be eligible for our Graduate Support Program, you will need:

- An Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency; New Zealand Citizenship OR anticipate having a working visa with unrestricted rights to work in Australia on a part-time contract

Position Description Inherent Requirements

Qualifications

- Be on track to successfully complete your diploma by the start of your program
- Anticipate being granted AHPRA registration by the commencement date of your program

Additional Information

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

- Epworth HealthCareoffers our employees salary packaging benefitsof$15,900pre-tax annually, plus an optional$2,650meals and entertainment allowance.
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Reduced co

📌 2027 Graduate Support Program for Enrolled Nurses (Melbourne)
🏢 Epworth Healthcare
📍 Melbourne