Work Type: Part-time
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 7415
About the role:
Join Western Health for an unparalleled start to your nursing career!
At Western Health, we're proud of our strong reputation for supporting Graduate Nurses in making a smooth transition from student to Registered Nurse. Our comprehensive support structure includes dedicated Clinical Educators and Preceptors committed to your success. You'll benefit from a comprehensive orientation at the beginning of the program, along with two additional graduate study days throughout the year and frequent in-service sessions tailored specifically for graduates.
In our nurturing environment, each Graduate Nurse will complete two clinical rotations across multiple sites. We empower our Graduate Nurses to prioritise their preferences, allowing them to tailor their program to suit their individual learning and career development goals.
Join us at Western Health and embark on a journey of growth, learning, and professional fulfillment. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team.
For further details on the program, please see our website by clicking here.
Key responsibilities:
About you:
To Apply:
Applicants are asked to complete a three-step process:
Step 1: Apply to PMCV (gnmp.pmcv.com.au) using the Computer Match system, listing Western Health amongst your preference.
Step 2: Apply to Western Health using the online process. Each application must include:
Please note: A cover letter is not required as part of your application. Please disregard the cover letter upload box that appears on the ‘My Documents’ page. We will only be accepting applications with a CV/Resume; Academic Transcript; Clinical Appraisal/s.
For further information about clinical appraisal criteria, visit the Western Health Graduate Nurse Program webpage and refer to 'Frequently Asked Questions'/Clinical Placements & Appraisals.
Step 3: PMCV one-way interviews (refer to PMCV website) and/or Face to face Interview.
Click here for the Position Description.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
Learning and development opportunities
Community impact and inclusion
Organisational culture and environment
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about providing Best Care to our patients and working as a valued member of the team, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 1 July 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Jenny Hagan on 0479 177 674 or [email protected].
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.