Job Description
/n Come to Mansfield District Hospital/n Didn’t receive a Graduate Match for 2026? We still want to hear from you. (this is available for nurses who qualified in 2025) /n Your nursing career deserves a great beginning — Mansfield District Hospital is offering 2026 Graduate Nurses the opportunity to join our team, Commencing November 2026. /n Located in the beautiful Victorian High Country, Mansfield is more than just a place to work — it’s a lifestyle. /n ️ Live and work surrounded by the High Country /n Easy access to Mt Buller, Lake Eildon and some of Victoria’s best outdoor adventures /n ☕ A vibrant regional community with great cafés, restaurants and local events /n ‍♀️ Hiking, cycling, skiing, fishing and everything the outdoors has to offer /n ❤️ A welcoming community where you can genuinely get to know your patients, residents and colleagues /n And then there’s Mansfield District Hospital — a place where you won’t feel like just another graduate. A Graduate Year With Variety/n We are offering temporary part-time Graduate Registered Nurse positions, with approximately 32 hours per week — with hours negotiable for the right candidate. /n Your graduate year will provide you with experience across two very different and rewarding areas of nursing: 8 months – Aged Care/n Develop your skills in providing person-centred care to older people, building meaningful relationships with residents and families, and managing the complexities of caring for people with a range of health needs. 4 months – Acute/n Build your acute nursing skills and confidence in a rural hospital environment, working alongside an experienced team and caring for patients across a range of presentations.



/n Two settings. One graduate year. A whole lot of opportunity. What can you expect at MDH?/n Your graduate year is about moving from student to confident registered nurse — and we want to support you along the way. /n At Mansfield District Hospital you will have the chance to: /n /n
- Build your clinical confidence and competence /n
- Gain experience across acute and aged care /n
- Work closely with experienced nurses and the broader multidisciplinary team /n
- Develop your clinical assessment and decision-making skills /n
- Participate in education, study days and professional development /n
- Learn in a supportive team environment where asking questions is encouraged /n
- Develop your communication, teamwork and care coordination skills /n
- Be supported to recognise your scope of practice and when to seek assistance /n
- Contribute to quality improvement and safe, person-centred care /n /n Our Graduate RN position is designed to help you learn, experience and become increasingly competent and confident in your nursing practice. ❤️ Why Mansfield?/n Because sometimes the best place to start your career is somewhere you can be known, be supported and make a difference.



/n Working in a rural health service gives you the opportunity to become part of a close-knit team and see the difference your care makes to individuals, families and the local community. /n At MDH, our approach is built around Great Care — care that is personal, effective, connected and safe. We value our staff, work together and empower each other to deliver exceptional care. /n And when your shift finishes? /n You’re in Mansfield. /n Mountain air. Lake Eildon. Mt Buller. Country pubs. Great coffee. Fresh air. Community. Adventure. /n A graduate year with us could be the beginning of something much bigger. Your career starts here./n If you are a 2026 nursing graduate who is looking for a graduate opportunity and wants to experience both acute and aged care nursing in a supportive rural environment, we would love to hear from you. Please provide your most recent two (2) Acute clinical placement /n Position: Graduate Registered Nurse – Acute & Aged Care /n

Location:
Mansfield District Hospital /n Employment: Temporary Part Time /n Hours: Approximately 32 hours per week – negotiable /n Rotation: 8 months Aged Care + 4 months Acute /n Classification: RN Grade 2 Year 1 (YP2) Don’t let an unmatched result define your graduate year./n Come to Mansfield. Come for the experience. Stay for the lifestyle. /n Apply now and start your nursing career with Mansfield District Hospital. /n Applicants must meet the relevant registration and employment requirements. The MDH position description requires current AHPRA registration and commitment to the Health Service values. /n Applications close
- Sunday 11th October 2026 /n For further information contact our Graduate Programs Coordinator or one of our Clinical Support Nurses on [email protected] /n

📌 2026 -2027 Graduate Nurse (Mansfield)
🏢 Mansfield District Hospital
📍 Mansfield