Graduate Nurse Program 2026

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast, and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres, and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth.

About the role

This is a 12-month Graduate Nurse Program starting 28 September 2026. The position is a permanent part-time contract with 64 hours per fortnight. The program includes two six-month rotations for all graduates.

Join our General Nursing program and work with a friendly and supportive team while you develop your career as a professional registered nurse. Gain valuable experience working in areas such as General Medical or Surgical wards, Emergency and Trauma Centre, Aged Care & Rehabilitation, Burns & Plastics, Cardiac & Thoracic, Oncology, and Operating Suites.

In addition to clinical support, several structured learning and developmental opportunities are provided throughout your graduate year. We offer a range of nursing specialties and encourage and support our graduates at all campuses to actively further their professional development. After successfully completing the Graduate Nurse Program, Bayside Health is offering ongoing permanent positions.

Requirements

• Open to graduates who were eligible for the PMCV 2025 graduate match and have thus far been unsuccessful in matching with a health service.
• Must hold registered nurse AHPRA registration and be able to commence Monday 28 September 2026.
• Graduate nurses and/or midwives who have already been allocated a position with a health service are ineligible to apply.
• Must provide a personal email address (university email addresses are not accepted).
• Must upload the following mandatory information:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • AHPRA registration number
  • Two clinical appraisals
  • Academic Transcript with your WAM and GPA score, including your university legend for this tool

Applications close: 11pm AEST, Wednesday 19 August 2026.

Benefits

Working at Bayside Health, you will be part of a talented, caring, dedicated, and innovative team committed to improving the lives of patients and their families, communities, and humanity. You will be part of a team environment that values respect, support, and compassion.

• Access to a great range of workplace benefits.