The NCN Health Graduate Nursing Program offers graduates the opportunity to gain diverse clinical experience within supportive rural healthcare settings across three campuses located in Nathalia, Cobram, and Numurkah. Successful applicants are offered a one-year fixed-term contract designed to support their transition into professional nursing practice.
The program provides a supportive environment where graduates can further develop their clinical knowledge, practical skills, and professional confidence. Emphasis is placed on building well-rounded nurses who demonstrate critical thinking, reflective practice, and effective problem-solving skills. Graduates are exposed to a broad range of healthcare settings, helping them establish a strong foundation for their future nursing careers.
NCN Health also offers three Enrolled Nurse graduate intakes each year during January/February, May/June, and October/November.
Graduate Nurse Program
Professional Development
As part of the Graduate Nursing Program, participants receive ongoing professional development to support their transition into the workforce. This includes a comprehensive two-day orientation program and access to tailored workshops in areas such as:
- Recognising the deteriorating patient
- Wound care
- Palliative care
- Triage
- Nursing documentation
- Regular simulation training
Rotations
Graduates have the opportunity to rotate through a variety of clinical areas, including:
- Acute Ward
- Aged Care
- District Nursing and Community Health
- Theatre
- Urgent Care Centre
Every effort is made to align rotation placements with each graduate’s individual preferences and capabilities.
Dual Graduate Program
In 2027, NCN Health will continue expanding its successful Dual Graduate Program in partnership with Goulburn Valley Health. This program allows graduates to complete a six-month rotation at Goulburn Valley Health and a further six-month rotation at an NCN Health campus, providing valuable exposure to a range of clinical environments and healthcare settings.
Applying for a Registered Nurse Graduate Rotation
To apply for a graduate nurse position at NCN Health, applicants must meet the eligibility and essential criteria outlined by the PMCV Allocation and Placement Service. Eligible applicants are required to create an account and apply through the PMCV Match process when applications open.
In addition to the PMCV application, candidates must also apply directly through the NCN Health Current Vacancies page.
Applicants wishing to apply for the Dual Program must also submit an application to Goulburn Valley Health Careers.
Applications for the 2027 Graduate Nurse Program will open from 1 June to 1 July. Face-to-face interviews with NCN Health will be held on Monday 3 August and Wednesday 5 August, in addition to the PMCV Allocation and Placement Service interview process.
For further information regarding the PMCV process, applicants can access the following resources:
For further information about the graduate program, please contact:
Karlee Millsteed – Education Coordinator
Phone: 03 5871 0942
[email protected]
Learning & development opportunities
- 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 non-invasive ventilation, basic ECG interpretation and wound care
- Minimum of one speciality rotation (Urgent Care Centres, Theatre, District Nursing, Practice Nursing)
- Dedicated supernumerary days for each rotation
- Ongoing permanent contracts post probationary period (application required)
- Professional development opportunities
- Regular debrief sessions with other Graduate Nurses
- Access to regular feedback from Clinical Educators, Clinical Support Nurses, Nurse Unit Managers.
Our ideal candidates are
- Aligned to the core values of NCN Health
- Team players
- Committed to learning and delivering excellent patient care
- Committed to providing safe clinical care.
Benefits of the graduate program at NCN Health
- Opportunity for permanent contracts of employment after completion of the Graduate year
- 5-8 paid study days
- Uniform Provided
- Flexibility
- Salary packaging benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Free car parking.
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