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Graduate Nurse Program - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander (Start ASAP)


Company : QTAC Guidance Officer Advisory Group


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2026-02-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join The Royal Children''s Hospital''s 2026 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Graduate Nurse Program to develop paediatric nursing skills in a supportive environment.Your RoleKey responsibilities include:Transition from newly graduated Registered Nurse to competent and confident Registered NurseComplete a 2-year foundational paediatric nursing pathway with 3 rotational clinical placements in medical, surgical, and specialty paediatric nursingProvide child-focused, family-centred careEngage in critical questioning and reflective practiceIntegrate into effective multidisciplinary teamsPractice within medical, surgical, and specialty wards and departmentsAbout YouThe company is looking for:Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants (Designated Position under Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and Racial Discrimination Act 1975)Graduates eligible for the PMCV 2025 graduate match who have not yet secured a positionAustralian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents preferredCompletion of an approved nursing or midwifery program offered by a provider in Victoria or border communityRecipients of the Victorian Making it Free to Study Nursing and Midwifery initiative given priorityAbility to provide satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check, and Australian Government COVID-19 Vaccination CertificateCompensation & BenefitsPart-time 0.8 FTE positionDiscounted staff parkingSalary packagingAward-winning health and wellbeing programCommitment to staff safety and positive workplace cultureTraining & Development2-year program including a 12-month Graduate ProgramOrientation and preceptorshipMentorship, cultural support, and peer learningSupernumerary timeRegular in-service trainingCareer ProgressionSecond year focuses on consolidating and advancing competenceOpportunities to contribute to excellent patient outcomesEncouragement to explore career opportunities within The Royal Children''s HospitalHow to ApplyComplete the Graduate Nurse Application Form as part of the online application process (cover letter not required)Submit a resume no longer than four pages including contact details, education, employment history, volunteer experience, professional development, and membershipsProvide 2nd and 3rd year appraisals including ANSAT assessment, student reflection, and preceptor commentsInclude certified academic transcripts with grading keyThis job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible #J-18808-Ljbffr