• 2023 Graduate Support Program for nurses and midwives – July intake 
• Recruiting graduate Registered Nurses, Registered Midwives and Enrolled Nurses 
• Part-time contracts 
• Individually tailored program including rotations 
• Learning hubs and simulation centres 
• An ‘early years’ program manager  
• Consolidate your clinical skills in a caring and supportive environment 
• Choose your program location 
• Option of ongoing employment opportunities upon completion  

The Graduate Support Program  

Joining our 2023 Graduate Support Program in July 2023, you will be welcomed into an environment that cares for its people. Through 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 Nurse or Midwife.  

A multi-tiered approach to your support sees you have access to a group manager of early years programs, ward-based Educators, Preceptors and Clinical Specialists who will be available to answer your questions and guide your clinical practice. 

Registered and Enrolled Nurse Program 

Your program offers a part-time rotating roster with the flexibility to complete rotations in acute, subacute and specialty areas. 

The Locations 

The Graduate Support Program for nurses is offered across seven hospital locations (let us know in the application process which location or locations you are applying to) 

Epworth Geelong 

• Recruiting Registered and Enrolled Nurses 
• Located in Waurn Ponds, adjacent to Deakin University 
• Choice of different rotation opportunities include medical oncology, orthopaedics & chronic pain, rehabilitation, general surgery incl neurosurgery, neurology and cardiac, day surgery, emergency, & renal dialysis 
• Onsite discounted parking 

Epworth Richmond 

• Recruiting Registered and Enrolled Nurses 
• Located on Bridge Road, Richmond, close to the CBD 
• Rotations across multiple specialties in acute and sub-acute units 
• Choice of different rotation specialties including orthopaedic, general/colorectal, cardiothoracic/cardiac, neurosurgery/neurology, emergency, paediatrics, general medical, oncology, sub-acute rehabilitation including acquired/traumatic brain injury, ENT, oral maxillofacial, plastics, urology, day surgery, dialysis, & vascular  

Epworth Freemasons 

• Recruiting Registered and Enrolled Nurses 
• Located in East Melbourne, across two campuses – Albert Street and Victoria Parade. Both close to the CBD and public transport 
• Newly redeveloped with the addition of extra patient beds, theatres, and a day oncology unit 
• Choice of different rotation specialties including general surgical, gynaecology, urology, ENT, maxillofacial, orthopaedics, theatre, paediatrics, plastics, general medical, oncology & haematology 

Epworth Eastern

• Recruiting Enrolled Nurses only 
• Located in Box Hill – close to public transport and onsite discounted parking 
• Newly expanded and redeveloped wards and theatres  
• Choice of different rotation specialties including general surgical, gynaecology, neurology, cardiothoracic/cardiac, urology, ENT, maxillofacial, orthopaedics, endoscopy, DOSA, plastics, general medical & oncology 

Epworth Brighton   

• Recruiting Registered and Enrolled Nurses 
• Located in Brighton, close to public transport 
• Inpatient and outpatient sub-acute rehabilitation  
• Caring for patients with a variety of rehabilitation needs including orthopaedic, neurology, respiratory, cardiac, oncology & chronic medical conditions  

Epworth Camberwell 

• Recruiting Registered and Enrolled Nurses 
• Located in Camberwell, close to public transport 
• Inpatient and outpatient sub-acute rehabilitation  
• Caring for patients with a variety of rehabilitation needs including orthopaedic, neurology, respiratory, cardiac, oncology & chronic medical conditions  

Epworth Hawthorn 

• Recruiting Registered and Enrolled Nurses 
• Located in Hawthorn, close to public transport and CBD 
• Inpatient and outpatient sub-acute rehabilitation  
• Providing rehabilitation for patients recovering from traumatic road or workplace accidents with multi-trauma orthopaedic injuries & amputee rehabilitation 

Registered Midwife or Registered Midwife/Nurse Program

Your program offers a part-time rotating roster with the flexibility to complete rotations in post-natal, birthing suite and special care nursery.  

Epworth Freemasons 

• Recruiting Registered Midwife and Registered Midwife/Nurse
• Located on Victoria Parade, East Melbourne 
• Close to CBD and public transport 
• Options: 12-month midwifery program or 18-month midwifery/nurse program 
• Midwifery rotations across post-natal, birth suite and special care nursery 
• Nursing rotation across acute medical/surgical wards 

What you need 

To be eligible for our graduate program, you will need: 

• Be on track to successfully complete your diploma or degree by July 2023 (diploma, bachelors or masters) 
• Anticipate being granted AHPRA registration 
• 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 

What’s in it for you 

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to: 

• Competitive salary + super + entitlements 
• Salary sacrificing benefits of $15,900p.a. 
• Salary packaging benefits 
• Reduced out-of-pocket expenses for health services at Epworth 
• Discounted private health insurance 
• Ongoing career opportunities when you complete your program, including transition to speciality practice, postgraduate and scholarship opportunities 
• Supernumerary time at the start of each block rotation 
• Development opportunities throughout your Graduate Support Program 

How to Apply 

Sound interesting? To apply, click the APPLY button now and: 

• Identify and rank your preferred location or locations in the application process 
• Upload your CV including a list of your clinical placements and two clinical placement referees 
• Upload your cover letter letting us know why you want to complete your program with Epworth and why your preferred Epworth location 
• Upload your most up to date Academic Transcript  
• Upload two (2) Clinical Placement Reports with comments  
• Upload a small headshot photograph of yourself  
• Visa Grant Notice (ONLY required for applicants without an Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency; OR New Zealand Citizenship) 

For more detailed information about our Graduate Programs, explore the Epworth website here.  

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 vaccinations, including where recommended by public health authorities and booster vaccinations. 

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and 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.