Registered Nurse G2 - Transition to Practice Program

Fixed Term part-time (12-Month Contract) | 32 Hours Per Week | All Campuses

$42.60 - $54.40 per hour (YP2 - YP9, YS12 - YS8)

About the Role

Grampians Health is currently seeking applications for the 2027 Registered Nurse Transition to Practice (Graduate) Program, at all locations. Grampians Health is committed to offering our Graduate Nurses ongoing employment including further rotations in our Enhancement year (Ballarat) or ongoing employment on other campuses. This program is designed to:

• 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.
• Provide the opportunity to submit preferences of where you will be allocated prior to the conclusion of their Graduate transition program.
• Include a comprehensive 4-day orientation program and a further 6 professional development days.
• Allocate supernumerary time at the commencement of each rotation and regular Graduate debrief sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Manager and the team to support and enhance the core business of the designated clinical area
• 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
• Practice 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

• Be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and hold a current Practicing Certificate.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with experience.
• Demonstrated organisational skills particularly with respect to time management.

Application Process:

In addition to the mandatory SAP application requirements, applicants are required to forward the cleared scanned copy documents of the following to Marilyn Kearney, Transition to Practice Lead – Nursing Education (marilynk@gh.org.au): 

• Letter of Career Intent as per PMCV requirements(please mention which campus you are applying for : Ballarat, Horsham, Stawell or Edenhope or list your preferred campuses  from 1 to 4)
• 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)

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 $42.60 - $54.40 per hour.

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

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

Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Paula Britt, Clinical Educator for Graduate Programs (East) on 03 5320 4137 for a confidential discussion or via email (Paula.Britt@gh.org.au).

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications close: 1 July 2026, COB.

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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.

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+.