Date: 18 Jan 2026
Location: Shepparton, VIC, AU, 3630
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Company: Goulburn Valley Health
Reference Number: 1874
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Part-Time (Sept 2026 - Sept 2027)
Hours per Fortnight: 64
Classification: YP2 - YP9
Location: Graham Street
Closing date: 30/08/2026
For a confidential conversation please contact: Tracy Urbanavicius, (03) 5823 8624 /
[email protected]
About GV Health:
At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.
Our region:
Great things happen here!
About the role:
Goulburn Valley Health’s Graduate Nurse Program offers you the opportunity to practice in a safe and supportive environment that will facilitate your transition from Student Nurse to a confident practicing Registered Nurse/ Midwife.
We recruit over 70 graduates each year with half of the group commencing in January and the other half in February. Each graduate will complete three four-month rotations across our various campuses or two six month rotations in collarboration with other health services. You will be provided support by the Transition to Practice Educator, Clinical Area Educators, Clinical Support nurse and Preceptors. 6 additional positions have become available to commence in September 2026 and end in September 2027.
Our highly supported program offers many learning and development opportunities including:
Five Graduate nurse study days with the focus of the days on the needs of the group, topics that have been covered in the past include non-invasive ventilation, basic ECG interpretation and wound care
Minimum of one specialty rotation
Dedicated supernumerary days for each rotation with extra supernumerary time given to those working in specialty areas
Ongoing permanent contracts post successful completion of the program
Professional development opportunities
Regular debrief sessions with other Graduate Nurses and the education team
Access to regular feedback from Clinical Area Educators, Clinical Support Nurses, Nurse Unit Managers and Preceptors.
Opportunity to rotate to NCN Health/ Yarrawonga Health/ Royal Melbourne Hospital
Rotations offered to graduates:
Surgical ward
Medical ward
Sub- Acute/ Palliative care unit
Theatre
Intensive Care Unit
Emergency Department
Hemodialysis
Oncology
Day Procedure Unit
Specialist Consulting Suite
Child and Adolescent Unit
Special Care Nursery
Radiology
District Nursing
Outlying hospital rotations
Mental Health
Royal Melbourne Hospital 6 month
NCN Health 6 months
Yarrawonga 6 months
Application process:
Please include in your application a cover letter, resume, copy of your academic transcript and your last 2 clinical appraisal tools (formative and summative tools).
In your cover letter please include if you would like to be considered for the rotations with either Royal Melbourne Hospital, NCN Health or Yarrowonga Health.
If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'
Why work at GV Health?
Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
Paid parental leave
Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.
Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.
GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
