Aged Care Registered Nurse G2 Grad Program 2026

Fixed Term Full Time (12 months, 52-54 weeks) | 2 positions available

YP2 - YP9 | $41.15 to $52.20 per hour

About the Role

Grampians Health is currently seeking applications for the 2026 Transition to Practice (Graduate) Program with our Aged Care facilties. Grampians Health is committed to offering our Graduate Nurses ongoing employment.

Join our caring and committed aged care teams across Ballarat, Horsham (Kurronjong Lodge & Wimmera Nursing home), Dimboola, Edenhope, and/or Stawell. You'll deliver quality, resident-focused care while enjoying a regional lifestyle and opportunities for growth. Flexible hours available with the option to take on more as positions open.

The successful applicants will be excellent communicators with a sound understanding/knowledge of ACFI, Aged Care Standards and Quality outcomes.

• Opportunity to submit preferences of where you will be allocated prior to the conclusion of their Graduate transition program
• comprehensive 4-day orientation program and a further 6 professional development days
• Supernumerary time at the commencement of each rotation and regular Graduate debrief sessions
• Develop self-confidence, critical thinking, decision-making, clinical skills, and clinical competence as part of the multifaceted role of the Registered Nurse
• Facilitate practical and theoretical learning opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Care Community Manager to facilitate and foster best practice standards in nursing care to residents and their families and carers.
• Actively participate in the Graduate Nurse Program, including completion of all requirements outlined in Graduate Orientation.
• Be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal healthcare outcomes
• Practices independently and interdependently assuming accountability and responsibility for their own actions and the delegation of care to other healthcare workers as required
• Provide high-quality, comprehensive, and evidence-based patient-centred care whilst acting as a resource and role model to other staff

Skills & Experience

• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to staff, patients/residents their families, and carers.
• Maintains relationships with the health care team by communicating information, building rapport, and participating in team problem-solving.
• Participates and engages in the annual performance review and professional development plan in accordance with the Grampians Health Staff Development Program

Application Process:

In addition to the mandatory SAP application requirements, applicants are required to forward the cleared scanned copy documents of the following to the Graduate Transition Lead

• Cover Letter (please mention if you are applying for Ballarat, Horsham, Stawell, Edenhope or Dimboola) or Statement of Career Intent as per PMCV requirements
• CV including two (2) professional referees: NB: (please refer to PMCV guidelines)
• Certified copies of your Academic transcript including mid-year results of 4th year 
• Certified copies of ALL Clinical Appraisals interim and final SUMMARIES (including 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th year of study) (please note-file must be less than 10MB when uploading)

To view a full copy of the Position Description please click here.

Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Marilyn Kearney, Transition to Practice Lead on 03 5320 4823 for a confidential discussion. 

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications close COB Monday 16th February 2026.

This position is paid in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028. The classification is Registered Nurse Grade 2 (YP2 - YP9) which ranges from $41.36 - $52.20 per hour.

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Staff Fitness program
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city.  Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.  Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Horsham Region
Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region.  With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play.  Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.

With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore. 

If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you. To learn more about Horsham please click – Visit Horsham

Stawell Region
Stawell is a small town, with a big heart. Life is lived here at a slower pace, it's perfect for people who are wanting to get away from big cities and unwind. We have beautiful wildlife and numerous hiking trails, you will never outgrow this place and its wonders. Stawell is only a 45-minute drive to Horsham, where you can have the opportunity to dine from restaurants, farm gates and cellar doors of some of Australia's best and most awarded venues.

If you are dreaming of a career change with stunning natural landscapes to enjoy, Stawell is the place for you. To learn more about Stawell please click – Visit Stawell

Dimboola region
Dimboola is a charming rural town surrounded by scenic rolling hills, farmland and the pink Salt Lake. Explore historic landmarks like the Dimboola Hotel or venture into the nearby Little Desert National Park to discover unique flora and fauna. Dimboola is the perfect escape from city life. To learn more about Dimboola please click - Visit Dimboola

Edenhope region

Grampians Health Edenhope is located in the Victorian country town of Edenhope. It is surrounded by nature reserves, wineries and beautiful walking and biking trails. Grampians Health Edenhope also provides a wide range of services such as acute nursing, aged care nursing, district nursing and community nursing to name a few. To learn more about Edenhope please click - Visit Edenhope

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.