2026 Graduate Support Program for Enrolled Nurses

Joining our 2026 Graduate Support Program, you will be welcomed into an environment 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?

• Generous 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
• Epworth Freemasons
• 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 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.

What you need

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 Requirement

• 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

Why Join Epworth?

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 HealthCare offers our employees salary packaging benefits of $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus an optional $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance.
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Ongoing career opportunities when you complete your program, including transition to speciality practice and scholarship opportunities
• Supernumerary time at the start of each rotation
• Development opportunities throughout your Graduate Support Program

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Sound interesting? To apply, click the Apply/I'm interested button and upload your resume (including a list of your clinical placements and two clinical placement referees).

You will also need to provide the following as part of your application:

• Your cover letter (please address your cover letter to Kim Miles - Group Manager Early Careers) letting us know why you want to join Epworth HealthCare plus why your preferred location/s
• Your most up to date Academic Transcript
• Two (2) clinical placement reports with comments
• A small headshot photograph of yourself (can be included in your resume)
• Visa grant notice (ONLY required for applicants without an Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency; OR New Zealand Citizenship)

Applications will close on the 4th of November 2025.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected]

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.