Graduate Registered Nurse/ Midwife (Double Degree)

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 REGISTERED NURSE/REGISTERED MIDWIFE (0.6-1.0 EFT)

Programme Commencing 1st February 2027 - 30th January 2028

• Are you a final year Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery student who wants to be part of a supportive graduate program?
• Come and be part of a 12-month program designed to build your confidence and nursing and midwifery skills as part of a friendly and encouraging team
• 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 acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield). Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal Special Care unit, four operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.

CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students from a range of different health disciplines.

About the Role

At CGH, graduate Registered Nurse/Registered Midwives complete a 12-month rotation within the Women’s and Children’s Unit, providing the opportunity to develop both nursing and midwifery skills. Graduates gain experience delivering women-centred care across all stages of pregnancy — antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal — while also consolidating general nursing skills through the care of adult medical and surgical patients, as well as neonates in the Special Care Nursery.

Our graduate program includes dedicated educational support and a Graduate Coordinator. This program also includes:

• Paid days for orientation to the hospital
• Paid study days and supernumerary time on the ward.

Dual degree graduates will also be supported to complete mandatory requirements such as:

• Foetal Surveillance Education Program [FSEP]
• Neonatal Resuscitation
• Practical Obstetric Multi-professional Training [PROMPT]

Duties

• Work within a culture of excellence, professional conduct and inter-disciplianry collaboration
• Support patient, client and community participation in decision-making, to ensure patient-centred care
• Work within CGH policies, procedures and code of conduct at all times
• Manage time and prioritise patient care to optimise outcomes
• Demonstrate a high standard of ethical behaviour and practice at all times.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Final year Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery student, eligible to apply for a graduate program with the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria [PMCV]
• Works effectively within multidisciplinary teams, with excellent communication skill
• Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care          

Application

CGH complies with the PMCV Computer Matching process. You must apply via PMCV and directly to CGH. Further information regarding the PMCV computer match process can be found by clicking on the link:https://gnmp.pmcv.com.au/

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 outlining the stream you are applying for and your interest in the CGH Graduate Program. Your letter should also address the following two key selection questions:
• What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing/midwifery?
• Which Central Gippsland Health value do you connect with most, and why?
• A certified transcript of academic results, to date
• Two certified clinical appraisals, one from an Acute Nursing placement (excluding Mental Health), and one from a Midwifery placement – Please ensure that you include both formative and summative appraisals for each placement in your application.

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.