About the program
When you join our Graduate Support Program, you become part of a supportive, people focused environment. Throughout your 12-month journey, starting in February or July, you will strengthen your clinical skills, develop confidence, and establish a strong sense of professional identity.
The graduate program operates across all Epworth locations and includes two clinical rotations across a wide range of specialty areas. You will have the opportunity to select your preferred location in your application. With flexible options available, you can shape the program to meet your personal and professional goals.
You will have opportunities to rotate through areas such as:
| General surgery | Plastics |
| Thoracic | Vascular |
| Neurosurgery | Orthopaedic surgery |
| Cardiac | Paediatric |
| Day surgery | Gynaecology |
| Urology | Rehabilitation |
| Emergency | Medical |
| Oncology | and more ... |
| Endoscopy |
Support throughout your program
Your development throughout your year is supported through a comprehensive, multi‑tiered support structure giving you access to:
- Nurse Managers and Associate Nurse Managers
- Clinical Nurse Educators
- Mentors
- Clinical teams
- Graduate Support Program team
The education and clinical teams are dedicated to supporting you throughout your journey by providing guidance, answering questions, and helping you feel connected to the broader Epworth community. You will be supported to expand your knowledge, develop advanced clinical skills, and thrive in an environment that recognises and values your contributions.
Your graduate program includes an extensive orientation and supernumerary period as well as a structured learning program that includes graduate development days. The overall program provides opportunities to consolidate knowledge, share experiences, and build connections with fellow graduates.
Why choose the Graduate Support Program for Registered Nurses at Epworth?
- Part time (0.8 EFT) employment that supports work life balance
- Ability to choose from the variety of locations that best suit you
- A 12-month program designed to meet your personal and professional development
- Opportunities to consolidate and grow your clinical skills
- A caring team culture that values learning and professional growth.
Epworth locations
- Epworth Camberwell
Located in Camberwell and close to public transport, our hospital provides care for patients with a wide range of rehabilitation needs, including orthopaedic, cardiac, bariatric, oncology, neurological, multi‑trauma, and general medical conditions. Our clinical approach focuses on individualised treatment and collaborative, multidisciplinary decision‑making to achieve outstanding patient outcomes.
- Epworth Eastern (Box Hill)
Located in Box Hill, Epworth Eastern is a state-of-the-art facility with 15 theatres and expanded Critical Care services. Epworth Eastern maintains a broad clinical focus from cardiac, vascular, orthopaedic and general surgery to oncology, urology and endoscopy services. We deliver positive, meaningful, and sustainable impact on the health and wellbeing of our community.
- Epworth Freemasons - Albert Street and Victoria Parade (East Melbourne)
Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.
- Epworth Geelong
Located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, Epworth Geelong is an environment providing health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and Southwest Victoria. Our hospital features cutting-edge medical technology, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.
- Epworth Hawthorn
Located in Hawthorn and close to public transport, our hospital provides care for patients with orthopaedic and multi trauma rehabilitation needs. Our clinical approach focuses on individualised treatment and collaborative, multidisciplinary decision‑making to achieve outstanding patient outcomes.
- Epworth Richmond
Located in Richmond, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Richmond provides a range of world-class health services. Our hospital in Richmond is a fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital, providing services within a wide range of medical and surgical specialties and treatment options such as cardiac, vascular, orthopaedic and general surgery to oncology, urology, paediatric and emergency services, utilising the latest in technology.
Eligibility requirements
- Be on track to complete a Bachelor or Master of Nursing
- Be eligible for AHPRA registration before the program start date
- Hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, New Zealand citizenship or an appropriate working visa with unrestricted part-time work rights
Please Note: Epworth HealthCare is not part of the PMCV APS (Allocation and Placement Service) match process, Therefore, you MUST apply to Epworth HealthCare DIRECTLY via careers.smartrecruiters.com/Epworth.