Graduate Nurse Program
Graduate Nurse Program
Program aim
The Graduate Nurse Program Year 1 is a comprehensive program which offers the option of an additional one year Grad+ Year 2, to assit you with transitioning to the role of registered nurse.
During this program graduates are supported by clinical expertise including Clinical Nurse Educators, Preceptors and Clinical Support Nurses.
It is a structured program of paid study days and debriefing sessions that focus on clinical decision-making, patient management and professional practice.
Grad + Year 2 is an extended supported graduate year offering further rotations in areas of your choice to further consolidate skills and knowlege. The extended program also provides a pathway to introduction to discovery and postgraduate studies.
More information about this program will be available at our information night sessions.
Find out more
- Graduate Nurse Program - Application Process: view key application dates.
- Graduate Nurse Program Information Handbook 2026 [PDF, 2MB]
Graduate Nurse Program structure
Graduate Nurse Program Year 1
Program duration
53 weeks (2 x 6 month rotations)
Intakes
Campus
January
Other intakes to be confirmed
Footscray, Sunshine, Williamstown & Bacchus Marsh
Induction / Orientation
Structured Induction & Orientation Program:
1 Corporate/Hospital Orientation Day (Day 1)
2 Graduate Specific Study Days
Supernumerary days
5 Supernumerary Days (Rotation 1)
2 Supernumerary Days (Rotation 2)
Clinical support
Assigned Preceptor
Assigned ward based Clinical Nurse Educator / Clinical Support Nurse
Nurse Unit Manager
Criteria for completion
- Satisfactory clinical hours;
- Professional objectives for each rotation;
- Satisfactory Performance Development Review for each rotation;
- Development and delivery of a project for Professional Development purposes for each rotation;
- Participation in Graduate Nurse Study Days;
- A certificate will be presented on successful completion of the Graduate Nurse Program
Professional development days
Study days and
education sessions
Grad + Year 2
*Optional 2nd Year
Beyond the Graduate Nurse Program
1 Professional Development Day
1 Professional Development Day
2 Additional Study Days
Academic subjects
Postgraduate opportunities
In a clinical area of your choice
Shadowing an ANUM / NIC
Regular graduate debrief sessions
Monthly group debrief sessions and education sessions
Participants can apply to participate in Grad+ Year 2
An extended supported graduate year that further assists with transitioning to the role of registered nurse
Option to stream into areas of interest
Participants offered further rotations in areas of their choice
University accredited subjects at no cost*
Pathway to futher Postgraduate studies
Registered Training Organisation providing staff with opportunities to complete accredited training on-site.
Employment
Part-time employment
64 hours / fortnight
5 weeks annual leave
Rotating roster
Permanent ongoing employment
Support work-life balance
As per Nurses (Victorian Health Services) Award 2010
Application dates
Opens: 2 June 2025
Closes: 2 July 2025
Links will be available closer to the application opening date.
Interviews
Refer to PMCV guidelines and procedures.
PMCV results released
Date and time: 17 September 2025 (10 am)
For applicants eligible to apply via PMCV computer matching service.
*2025 Grad+ Year 2 included two university accredited subjects. This may be subject to change.