Graduate Enrolled Nurse

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. We are located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

GRADUATE ENROLLED NURSE – AUGUST 2026 INTAKE

0.6 – 1.0 EFT POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Program dates: 3rd August 2026 – 1st August 2027

• Are you a newly graduated Enrolled Nurse who wants to be part of a supportive graduate program?
• Come and be part of a 12-month, fixed term rotational program designed to build your confidence and nursing skills across the aged care sector
• Excellent retention rates and ongoing career opportunities at the conclusion of this program

About Central Gippsland Health

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

CGH provides comprehensive range of services across the community, aged care, sub-acute and acute care spectrum as part of an integrated service model in Wellington Shire and beyond. This represents a unique care profile linking residential aged care and acute care in one organisation. 

As part of this model CGH operates 178 residential aged care beds at 4 sites in Sale, Maffra and Heyfield in partnership with Heyfield Hospital/Laurina Lodge and Stretton Park Inc.  These two organisations are well respected and embedded local not for profit organisations with which CGH has long standing management agreements. 

Join our dynamic team at Central Gippsland Health, where we are committed to providing comprehensive health and aged care services across the region. Our integrated approach ensures that we cater to all aspects of care, making a significant impact on the lives of our community members.

About the Role

At CGH, graduate Enrolled Nurses undertake 2 clinical rotations over 12 months, with one rotation in a single purpose residential aged care facility and the other rotation in a multipurpose facility that incorporates both residential aged care and sub-acute or acute capabilities. Our graduate program includes dedicated educational support and a Graduate Coordinator. This program includes two paid days of extensive orientation to the hospital, paid study days and supernumerary time at the beginning of each rotation.

Duties

• Work collaboratively with all members of the CGH team.
• Manage time and prioritise patient care
• Demonstrate a high standard of ethical behaviour and professional practice at all times.
• Work within a culture of excellence, ethical conduct and inter-disciplinary collaboration.
• Support patient, client and community participation in decisions in all aspects of the service.
• Work within CGH policies, procedures and code of conduct.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Newly enrolled nurse with AHPRA registration (completed studies within last 18 months), or a Diploma of Nursing student who will be completing studies before July 2026
• A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A caring and empathetic nature; and a passion for delivering resident-centred care

Benefits

• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Social Club

Application

Documentation required in order to submit a complete application to CGH includes the following:

• Curriculum vitae with a current passport sized photo of yourself
• An application letter describing why you wish to take part in the CGH Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program

• Written responses to each of the following key selection criteria:
  • What does quality aged care mean to you?
  • What are your professional goals as an Enrolled Nurse?

• A certified transcript of academic results, to date
• Two certified clinical appraisals from your placements – Please include both formative and summative appraisals in your application. Please note:

To obtain a copy of the position description, please reach out to the HR team at 03 5143 8530 or hradmin@cghs.com.au

For questions regarding the position, contact Tamsin Jeremiah or Rhys Cuthill at 03 5143 8516 or Tamsin.Jeremiah@cghs.com.au rhys.cuthill@cghs.com.au

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.

At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.