Graduate Nurse Program - Care of the Older Person 2027

Reference Number: 53601: Graduate Nurse Program - Care of the Older Person 2027
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (PT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and eligible candidates for the Graduate Nurse Program – Care of the Older Person in 2027.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

The Northern Health Graduate Nurse Program – Care of the Older Person offers the unique opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career across the continuum of care, with a specific focus on care of the older person. We recognise that support is the key to success as a graduate nurse and are committed to providing you with all the tools necessary to succeed.

This role is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care and outcomes in a manner consistent with the professional code of conduct, legal requirements and organisational policies and procedures, within a framework of continuous quality improvement and economic resource utilisation. The Graduate Nurse will work within scope of practice guidelines.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Expected completion of your Bachelor of Nursing degree and eligibility to register with AHPRA as a Division 1 Registered Nurse by commencement of employment.
• Current National Police and Working with Children History Check
• Well-developed communication skills, written and verbal.

Next Steps . . .

It is essential to upload the following in your application. Applications without this supporting documentation will not be progressed:

• Cover letter giving reference to the NH values
• CV (max 3 pages), including a table of clinical placements and contact details of 2 clinical referees
• 2 most recent clinical appraisals (including at least 1 acute)
• Academic Transcript (most recent), including grading key

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For more information, please refer to the Position Description. Please direct any enquiries to Kate Duggan & Katia Forbes, GNMP Coordinators via

Applications close 1 July 2026

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. 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.