Graduate Support Program
Registered Nurses, Registered Midwives and Enrolled Nurses
Choosing to commence your nursing career with Epworth HealthCare will provide you with endless opportunities to grow and define your career.
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Launching your career as a graduate
As a newly registered nurse and midwife, whether you know exactly where you want your career to go or still exploring possibilities, Epworth supports all graduates in transitioning to independence and excellence in their clinical practice.
At Epworth, we care about our people and their career development. Through the Brookes Academy, Nursing and Midwifery we are dedicated to cultivating and nurturing the development of our nursing talent to meet the needs of the Victorian community.
Epworth promotes and provides access to:
- Skills and education training
- Leadership and Advanced Clinical pathways
- Scholarships to further support knowledge and career development
Why do most graduate nurses choose to stay at Epworth after completing the program?
At Epworth, we are proud to say nine out of ten of our graduate nurses and midwives continue working with us once they have completed their graduate programs. Our graduates have commented this is due to:
- Consistency of support available to graduate nurses and all staff
- Diverse range of clinical experiences
- High-quality education received throughout their graduate year
- Sense of belonging through collegiality and shared values
It has been invaluable to be a part of the Graduate Support Program this year. The foundation of support provided by Epworth was the main motivating factor when deciding to engage in the program.
- Deb, a 2025 graduate
Why choose Epworth?
At Epworth, we care. We care about our patients and about our people. We care about career development and progression, and nurturing potential. We care about innovating and staying ahead of the field. And we care about giving all our people the support and flexibility they need to thrive in our growing, fast-paced and ever-changing organisation.
Top 5 reasons to join Epworth:
- We are Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private hospital group.
- We are renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care, and rehabilitation.
- We embrace the latest evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services to patients.
- We care for our patients throughout their lifespan across more than 40 specialty areas.
- We invest all surplus funds into services, research, education, and facilities.
Our Graduate Support Programs
What we offer within our graduate programs
ALL graduate programs include:
- 12-month contracts
- Part-time – 30 hrs / week (0.8 EFT) for work life balance
- Access to an extensive range of benefits such as discounted health insurance, health and fitness packages as well as Salary Packaging.
How will my development be supported throughout the graduate year?
- An extensive orientation and supernumerary period to set you up for success.
- Rotations across different specialties and locations
- Tailored to your choice of program.
- 3 graduate specific development days throughout the year.
- A structured and challenging clinical environment that’s supportive and filled with variety.
- Ongoing collaboration with education and clinical staff to help shape your experience.
- Access to a vast range of educational programs including in-services, workshops and seminars.
- A sense of belonging through collegiality and shared values.
Nurses on the ward have been patient, supportive and excited to teach.
- 2025 Orientation feedback
I have been able to quietly build my confidence, hone my skills, and develop a sense of comradery with the staff I have worked alongside.
- Deb, a 2025 graduate
Our Graduate Support Programs
Choosing to work with Epworth provides you with an endless opportunity to define your career:
Registered Nurse
Perioperative Nurse
Mental Health Nurse
Registered Midwife
Enrolled Nurse
Steps in our application process
In preparing your graduate application, during key recruitment times of the year, please make sure you have all the following documents:
Cover letter – including why you want to work at Epworth?
Resume – List all clinical placements - (dates, location and ward)
Academic transcript of results
2 x clinical placement reports
Passport sized photo
Now you have all the required documents - visit our careers page at careers.smartrecruiters.com/Epworth and then submit your application.
Contact us
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Applications: careers.smartrecruiters.com/Epworth
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