RN ED- Next Steps Program

Registered Nurse- Next Step Program

12 month fixed term contract commencing 1 January 2026

The Grampians Health Ballarat Emergency Department is excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team in the 2025 Emergency Department Next Step Program.

This program offers a supportive environment for nurses aiming to enhance their assessment and critical thinking abilities, broaden their knowledge, and improve patient care within the Emergency Department. It has shown to be highly beneficial in preparing nurses for advanced studies in Emergency Nursing.

The program features in person study days, real-time patient and skill assessments, comprehensive workbooks, and advanced life support training—all fully supported and without any associated course fees

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in a structured program designed to progress your career in Emergency Nursing.
• Exhibit clinical excellence and professionalism in patient care.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to our clients and their families.
• Contribute to fostering best practices and service delivery within the Emergency Department.
• Able to work roster of days and nights across a 7-day week

Skills and experience:

• Current AHPRA Registration.
• Preference of prior emergency nursing experience after completion of graduate year
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong clinical skills and a commitment to ongoing learning and development.

What We Offer:

• A supportive environment committed to professional development.
• First-class facilities dedicated to delivering compassionate care and achieving quality outcomes.
• Part-time positions available, ranging from 56 to 64 hours per fortnight.
• Approximately 10 positions available.

If you believe you possess the qualities and skills suited to this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply and embark on an enriching journey with us.

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

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.

Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Emergency Education on EDeducator@gh.org.au for a confidential discussion. 

Application Process: All applications must be submitted online via the Grampians Health careers website. Applications close on Sunday 28th September.

 Please note: If you are also applying for the Post Graduate Critical Care- Emergency Certificate, rest assured that only one interview will be required to cover both applications.

If you are currently employed at Grampians 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.

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 

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.  We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• 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

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+.