Graduate Registered Nurse (2026 Program) - Part Time / Fixed Term - Across NCN Health

Position:       Registered Nurse Graduate Program

Location:      NCN Health

EFT/Hours:   0.6-0.8 EFT (48-64 Hours Per Fortnight)

Status:          Fixed Term - 12 month contract

Salary/ Hourly rate: Part Time  $41.3632 plus 12% superannuation

About the Role:

NCN Health's Graduate Nursing Program offers you the opportunity to practice in a safe and supportive environment that will facilitate your transition from Student Nurse to a confident practising Registered Nurse.

Graduates commence in February 2026, and complete a 12 month supported program. Each graduate will complete rotations across our various departments or two six month rotations in collaboration with Goulburn Valley Health. Our program is well developed, with the ability to provide flexibility to meet interests and a strong work life balance. During the program you will be supported by a Graduate Program supervisor, along with our dedicated Education Team.

Our highly supported program offers many learning and development opportunities including:

• 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 basic ECG interpretation, assessment skills, leadership, communication and wound care
• Minimum of one speciality rotation
• Dedicated supernumerary days for each rotation.
• Professional development opportunities
• Regular debrief sessions with other Graduate Nurses and the education team
• Access to regular feedback from Clinical Support Nurses, Nurse Unit Managers and Preceptors.
• Opportunity to rotate to GV Health

 What we are looking for:

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate competence in basic computer skills
• A desire to learn and grow into a rewarding career

What we can offer you:

• Salary Packaging
• Professional Development and Study Leave
• Social Club
• Free parking
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Staff Health and Wellbeing Programs
• NCN Health uniform provided

About NCN Health:

NCN Health is an amalgamated rural health service caring for diverse rural communities across the Moira Shire, with approximately 18,000 people in our community, which includes Nathalia, Cobram , Numurkah and surrounding communities.

NCN Health upholds our three core values of Respect, Accountability and Partnership. Our purpose is to build healthy communities together, and our promise is to work together to provide safe, high-quality care that improves the health and wellbeing of the diverse communities we live in.

Mandatory Screening Checks:

All appointments at NCN Health are subject to a current Employee Working with Children Check and a National Police Check issued within the last 6 months. Some positions may require a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia.

A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Enquiries:

Elisha Penman, Clinical Education Coordinator, Phone (03) 58 710977 or elisha.penman@ncnhealth.org.au

For further information please see position description and submit response to the Key Selection Criteria for your application to be considered.

All applicants must also apply through PMCV and list NCN Health as a preference.

Closing Date:

Tuesday, 8th July 2025 at 11:59 pm

As an inclusive employer, NCN Health is committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, NCN Health promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.

NCN Health's ongoing commitment to our employees, volunteers and community is to prioritise the wellbeing and safety of those who have or are experiencing family violence through our workplace support programs. We have zero tolerance to Occupational Violence and Aggression and zero tolerance to Bullying and Harassment.

NCN Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.