Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program - October 2026 Intake
Job Description:
BETTER AND FAIRER CARE. ALWAYS.
Launch your enrolled nurse (EN) career at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Melbourne!
Join our comprehensive twelve-month graduate enrolled nurse program (October 2026 intake) designed to nurture confident and skilled healthcare professionals.
We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four locations in Victoria – East Melbourne, Fitzroy, Kew and Werribee, we offer diverse clinical experiences in a supportive environment.
Our experienced team of clinical professionals and educators are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery.
ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:
Our program gives you the opportunity to explore exciting high acuity clinical areas such as cardiothoracics, orthopaedics, vascular, urology, gynaecology and colorectal surgery. We also encourage our graduates to experience nursing in specialty areas such as in the peri-operative setting, the post anaesthetic care unit, cardiology, paediatrics, neurosurgery, haematology/oncology and our major plastic and reconstructive surgery unit. Each graduate is generally allocated 2 rotations of 6 months duration.
We understand that every graduate brings unique interests and career aspirations. That's why our Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program offers personalised pathways tailored to your professional goals. Choose from three rotation options, each designed to build your confidence and expertise:
Acute Ward Based Rotations
Immerse yourself in diverse clinical experiences with two 6-month rotations across our acute general wards. This stream provides the perfect foundation for those seeking broad clinical exposure and versatility.
Mixed Acute Ward and Specialty Rotations
Your journey includes one 6-month rotation in our general wards plus another 6-month rotation in a specialty area. This stream is ideal for nurses wanting to discover where their passion truly lies.
Operating Theatre Rotations (where available)
Develop advanced specialised skills through a focused 12-month operating theatre rotation. This immersive experience enhances your decision-making abilities and critical thinking in a complex surgical environment while allowing you to build deep expertise in your chosen specialty. Perfect for those with a clear interest in perioperative nursing.
WHY WORK FOR US:
You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.
Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values-based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
Great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital
ABOUT YOU:
This program is open to those who are registered with APHRA as an Enrolled Nurse (received their Diploma of Nursing qualification within the last 6 months with full IV endorsement) or will have their AHPRA registration by the commencement date of the program.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Applications open: Monday 6th July 2026
Applications close: Friday 31st July 2026
Program commences: Monday 5th October 2026
APPLY NOW!
All candidates must apply through Workday
All candidates must provide the following:
A covering letter, highlighting your clinical areas of interest
Succinct Curriculum Vitae, outlining your clinical placements and work experience (no more than three pages), with two recent referees (with email addresses), one of whom must be from a recent acute care placement
1-2 complete acute medical or surgical ward clinical placement assessment tools (minimum 2 weeks duration)
Current academic transcript with legend
Workday will require you to upload your documents to complete the application process.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted before the closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply early, as the positions may be filled and the advertisement closed prior to the advertised closing date.
Please address applications to:
Emily McLennan
Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program Coordinator
St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne
59 Victoria Parade
Fitzroy VIC 3065
For further information about the EN graduate program please contact Emily McLennan
+61 3 94117331
Please note no applications will be accepted through email.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.
St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.
REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.
SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
Applications close: Friday the 31st of July 2026
Closing Date:
31 July 2026 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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