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
- January
- Other intakes to be confirmed
Campus
- 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
- 1 Professional Development Day - in a clinical area of your choice
- 1 Professional Development Day - shadowing an ANUM / NIC
Study days and education sessions
- 2 Additional Study Days
- Regular graduate debrief sessions
- Monthly group debrief sessions and education sessions
Grad + Year 2 *Optional 2nd Year
- 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
Beyond the Graduate Nurse Program
Academic subjects
- Option to stream into areas of interest
- Participants offered further rotations in areas of their choice
- University accredited subjects at no cost*
Postgraduate opportunities
- 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.