Launch your nursing career at St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne.                                         

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Our Registered Nurse Graduate Program elevates talented graduates into skilled clinicians through individually tailored experiences, robust support systems, and immersion in a wide array of challenging specialty environments.

Become part of our collaborative team where professional development is prioritised. Enhance your clinical expertise and cultivate professional confidence in a setting that recognises your unique contribution!

As a member of the St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne family, you'll have the opportunity to practice across our network of four Melbourne locations: Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew, and Werribee, expanding your experience and professional network.

Why join our program?

Throughout your graduate journey, structured rotations and educational opportunities will provide you with the essential capabilities for a fulfilling and impactful nursing career, delivering the support you need to excel in our evolving healthcare landscape. Our program combines guided learning experiences with mentored clinical practice to establish a robust platform for your professional growth while helping you discover your unique nursing passion. You'll develop advanced reasoning skills and clinical judgment to help prepare you for the multifaceted challenges of modern healthcare environments.

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

Rotation options

Ward Rotations    

•    Orthopaedics

•    Cardiothoracic

•    Colorectal and Upper Gastrointestinal  

•    Vascular    

•    Urology

•    Gynaecology

•    General Surgery

•    Ear Nose and Throat

We understand that every graduate brings unique interests and career aspirations. That's why our Registered 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 registered nursing career?                                   

Our next intake is planned for August 2025 

Applications open: Monday 12th May 2025 

Applications close: Friday 13th June 2025 

Interviews Commence: Monday 30th June 2025

Program commences: Monday 18th August 2025

Who is eligible?

To be eligible you must be registered with APHRA as a Registered Nurse or will have your AHPRA registration by the commencement date of the program. 

How to apply?                                                                                 

All candidates must apply through: 

•    PMCV (February intake ONLY - rank St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne in your 4 PMCV preferences) AND

•    Workday our online recruitment portal

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

•    Two 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 Carolyn Price svphm.education.programs@svha.org.au

Applications to be addressed to:

Carolyn Price

Registered Nurse Graduate Program Coordinator

St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne

59 Victoria Parade

Fitzroy VIC 3065