Registered Nurse - Graduate Program 2026 Information Session

Western District Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a newly graduated registered nurse to participate in the 2026 Graduate Nurse Program.

The overall aim of the Graduate Program is to provide facilitated support in the clinical environment for transferring existing knowledge into quality outcomes and developing further knowledge and skills to progress with independent learning and practice.

The 12-month program will provide an excellent foundation for future career advancement by providing participants with the opportunity to develop their clinical skills and knowledge supported by trained preceptors, Practice Development Nurses and the Graduate Nurse Program Coordinator.

Positions available: rotations are 6 months in each area

Surgical unit and Medical Unit

Emergency Department and an Acute Ward

Theatre and an Acute Ward

Double degree, Midwifery and Surgical Unit

Aged care Specialty with a focus on leadership skills – 6-month rotation in 2 of our aged care facilities

Virtual Information Session:

Monday 12 May 2025 at 1100hrs – 1200hrs

Select link to register: https://www.trybooking.com/DARDX

Applications Open: Monday 26 May 2025

Information or queries directed to:

Jessica Barry

Graduate Nurse Program Coordinator

[email protected]

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.