During your graduate year, clinical rotations and learning experiences will equip you with the skills necessary for a meaningful and successful nursing career, ensuring you receive the guidance needed to thrive in today’s complex healthcare environment. Through structured learning opportunities and mentored practice, our program creates a solid foundation for your career advancement while helping you identify your professional passion within the field. This will enhance your critical thinking and clinical decision-making capabilities in complex healthcare scenarios.
Program features include:
- 12-month program with supernumerary time and graduated workload during your transition
- Two 6-month rotations across a range of acute clinical areas with additional clinical specialities as an option
- Potential for a 12-month operating theatre rotation (where available)
- Flexible part-time or full-time work options
- Five paid study days
- Dedicated graduate coordinator and clinical support team
- Regular wellbeing check-ins
- Opportunity to connect with your fellow graduates across all four sites
Clinical rotations may include:
Ward Rotations
- Orthopedics
- Cardiothoracics
- Colorectal and Upper Gastrointestinal
- Vascular
- Urology
- Gynaecology
- General Surgery
- Ear Nose and Throat
Speciality Rotations
- Theatre - Peri-operative & PACU
- Day Procedure Unit
- Cardiology
- Paediatrics
- Haematology and Oncology
- Acute Neurosciences
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
We understand that every graduate brings unique interests and career aspirations. That's why our Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program offers personalised pathways tailored to your professional goals. Choose from four rotation options, each designed to build your confidence and expertise:
Acute Ward Based Rotations
Immerse yourself in diverse clinical experiences with two 6-month rotations across our extensive specialty mix. Develop comprehensive nursing skills while working in General Ward areas (as mentioned above). This stream provides the perfect foundation for those seeking broad clinical exposure and versatility.
Mixed Acute Ward and Specialty Rotations
Your journey includes one 6-month rotation in our general ward rotation plus another 6-month specialty rotation (as above). Move between general areas. This stream is ideal for nurses wanting to discover where their passion truly lies.
Operating Theatre Rotations (where available)
Develop advanced specialised skills through a focused 12-month operating theatre rotation. This immersive experience enhances your decision-making abilities and critical thinking in a complex surgical environment while allowing you to build deep expertise in your chosen specialty. Perfect for those with a clear interest in perioperative nursing.
Clinical Support Framework
Our dedicated education team is committed to providing comprehensive support throughout your graduate year. We have established a robust clinical support system designed to facilitate your successful transition to professional practice.
Our graduates receive extensive clinical supervision and guidance during each rotation, working alongside specialty educators and ward-based clinical coaches who provide hands-on bedside support in a collaborative learning environment.
You will be assigned a dedicated preceptor for each rotation who will work alongside you to facilitate your professional development and ensure a smooth transition into your role as a registered nurse.
Ready to launch your enrolled nurse career?
Our next intake is planned for September 2025
Applications open: Monday 23rd June 2025
Applications close: Friday 18th July 2025
Interviews Commence: Monday 21st July 2025
Program commences: Monday 8th September 2025
Who is eligible?
If you are registered with APHRA as an Enrolled Nurse (Diploma of Nursing qualification within the last 6 months with full IV endorsement) or will have your AHPRA registration by the commencement date of the program.
All candidates must provide the following:
- A covering letter, highlighting your clinical areas of interest
- Succinct Curriculum Vitae, outlining your clinical placements and work experience (no more than three pages), with two recent referees (with email addresses), one of whom must be from a recent acute care placement
- 1-2 complete acute medical or surgical ward clinical assessment tools (minimum 2 weeks duration)
- Current academic transcript with legend
No applications will be accepted through email
Please direct all enquiries attention to Emily McLennan svphm.education.programs@svha.org.au
Applications to be addressed to:
Emily McLennan
Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program Coordinator
St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne
59 Victoria Parade
Fitzroy VIC 3065
