Position Details


Reference Number 162031
Position Title 2021 Graduate Nurse Program
Employment Status Temporary Part Time
Program Chief Nursing Officer
Location McKellar Centre, Swanston Centre, University Hospital Geelong
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 4800
Position Summary

As a graduate nurse, do you want to...

  • Work in an environment that supports teaching and learning
  • Work in dynamic, challenging and diverse clinical environments...no day is ever the same!
  • Have the support and guidance of a team dedicated to the clinical and professional education of all graduate nurses and midwives
  • Build your career with one of Australia's largest and most comprehensive regional health services

Looking for a graduate nurse program in 2021?

Barwon Health are looking for graduate registered nurses to join a well-established and supportive graduate nurse program commencing in February and May of 2021. Barwon Health graduates can expect to join a program that offers clinical support and guidance whilst challenging you to be your best. Graduates will complete two clinical rotations in a variety of dynamic clinical environments at University Hospital Geelong, McKellar Centre, Community Nursing Centres and Mental Health.

The program offers the following:

  • 53 week program
  • Work 64 hours/fortnight
  • Dedicated graduate team to provide clinical support and guidance to graduates
  • Clinical skills workshops prior to starting your program
  • Orientation program and study days throughout the year
  • Supernumerary time in each rotation
  • Weekly graduate professional development and clinical simulation sessions
  • Access to professional development, further learning and completion of competencies
  • Proven opportunities for ongoing employment and career development at Barwon Health

To apply:

Applications for the 2021 Graduate Nurse Program are to be made on-line. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not email applications.

  • Ensure you are eligible and registered to participate in PMCV Computer Match
  • Upload a current photo of yourself (for identification purposes only)
  • Upload a letter of application (no more than one page), addressed to:
    • Ms. Kelly-Ann Humphrys, Graduate Program Coordinator - Nursing & Midwifery, Clinical Education and Training, Barwon Health
  • Upload concise CV (no more than three pages) listing all clinical placements including service name, clinical area, type of placement and dates of placement in table format.
  • Name and direct contact details of two clinical referees
  • Upload your most recent academic transcript including the key to results

In addition to your application online, please provide your clinical appraisals via post:

  • Must be certified and/or the university stamp or watermark visible
  • All appraisal tools (in their entirety) from the final 2 years of your program must be included regardless of the type and length of placement
  • Please note: for applicants providing printed appraisal tools from PebblePad, documents do not need to be certified.
  • Send your clinical appraisals to:
    • Ms. Kelly-Ann Humphrys, Graduate Program Coordinator - Nursing & Midwifery, Clinical Education and Training, PO Box 281 Geelong, VIC 3220

Applicants progressing to the interview stage will be notified via email. 

Interviews will take place in August and September with the format still to be confirmed due to the ongoing pandemic situation.  

Successful applicants will be notified via PMCV Computer Match on Monday, 19th October, 2020.

Barwon Health staff benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development
  • Access to employee wellness facility
  • Salary packaging
  • Social club

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. 

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. 

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. 

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (03) 4215 0520 or via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: What has attracted you personally to the graduate nurse program at Barwon Health? Please explain in 500 words or less.
Essential: What elements of this position do you think will be the most challenging for you initially? What strategies will you use to overcome the challenges?
Essential: Are you eligible and registered to participate in PMCV Computer Match?
Essential: Are you completing a recognised nursing degree in the 2020 academic year?
Essential: Upon completing your degree, you will be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia?
Desirable: Valid Victorian drivers licence
Contact Person Kelly-Ann Humphrys 
Contact Person Job Title Graduate Program Coordinator - Nursing & Midwifery 
Contact Number (03) 4215 3264 
Contact Email graduate.nurseprogram@barwonhealth.org.au 
Alternate Contact Person Kate Lake 
Alternate Contact Number (03) 4215 3264 
Alternate Contact Email graduate.nurseprogram@barwonhealth.org.au
Closing Date 05/08/2020
Position Description
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on closing date. Please ensure your application is added before then as we do not accept late applications.