Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program - 2024

• Permanent Part Time 0.8EFT.  Options available for extended program with reduced EFT for those completing the Bachelor of Nursing
• Ongoing contracts of employment 
• Multiple pathways - General and Mental Health 
• Multiple intakes - January, March and July

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the Role

This program will offer a welcoming environment to support newly graduated ENs in their transition from student to EN, offering 2 X 6 month rotations. 

Our Learning and Teaching team and clinical staff provide a supportive environment that encourages the development of clinical skills, reflective practice and a sense of professional identity and accountability. As a graduate you will be a key participant and contributor to change and innovation and we invite you to join us for an exciting year and future with Eastern Health.

General pathway: Areas include Acute (Medical and Surgical), Aged Medicine (Rehabilitation, GEM and Palliative Care), and Residential Aged Care.

Mental Health pathway: Areas include Adult Acute Mental Health, Adolescent Inpatient Unit, Community Continuing Care and Older Persons Mental Health Inpatient Unit.

About You 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current or close to attaining Enrolled Nurse AHPRA Registration (condition free) – by July 2024.
• Developed interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Great communication and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What We Offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly, diverse, and supportive teams
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options (up to $11,660) + novated leasing options + super sacrificing options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals
• Extensive range of employee discounts (including 80+ major retailers - Coles, Uber, etc.)
• Numerous wellness initiatives

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note: 

• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.

How to Apply:

Please upload the following:

CV

• Include a table outlining your clinical placements:
• Placement type (e.g. acute, subacute, mental health)
• Health service
• Clinical area
• Hours completed
• Relevant working experience, including volunteer experience

Cover Letter

Addressed to Emma Davis, Associate Director, Learning & Teaching, Transition to Practice Programs

In your cover letter answer the following questions:

• Why have you applied for the Eastern Health Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program and what qualities do you have that make you an ideal candidate for this position?

Academic Transcript

• Certified by a person authorised to certify documents in Victoria e.g. Pharmacist

Clinical Appraisals 

Please include based on your preferred pathway:

• General pathway: 2 most recent acute (or sub acute) appraisals
• Mental Health pathway: 1 mental health appraisal and 1 most recent acute (or subacute) appraisal

Short Answer Questions 

• Please complete and upload the attached short answer questions (upload to the selection criteria response section in document upload).  

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**