Post Graduate Registered Nurse Program 2026 - Critical Care

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Our 2026 Critical Care Postgraduate program provides a fantastic opportunity to extend your professional career by enhancing your skills and knowledge across one of the following specialty areas:

• Intensive Care or Cardiac Nursing

You will be supported, guided, and coached throughout the program by our dedicated Clinical Educators and senior clinicians.

Intakes are February and July 2026 depending on specialty area. You will work a rotating roster whilst completing a Graduate Certificate in Intensive Care or Cardiac Nursing in collaboration with our higher education partner Deakin University.

Targeted funding to support course costs will be available for successful scholarship applicants. 

The Specialities: 

• Intensive Care – recruiting at Epworth Eastern (Box Hill)
• Cardiac – recruiting at Epworth Eastern (Box Hill)

These positions are 0.8 EFT, in recognition of the time commitment required to study and attend Deakin University classes, complete university assessments whilst also working to embed this knowledge into clinical practice.

This integrated role is ideal for those seeking to consolidate their learning while progressing in a structured and sustainable career pathway. In addition, you'll have access to further professional development opportunities through Epworth’s extensive scholarship program, supporting your continued growth and advancement.

Please note: Once your application with Epworth is successful, you will be required to apply to Deakin University which is a separate process. This will be discussed further at interview.

To be successful in this role…

You are passionate about delivering an exceptional patient experience by delivering high-quality  care.  Professional, empathetic and compassionate in your personal conduct, you have the ability to inspire others and be a positive role model.  You are motivated to continually learn, improve and promote best practice. 

You will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Australian Citizenship / Permanent Residency; OR New Zealand Citizenship
• A minimum of one-year acute clinical nursing experience following your graduate year within the acute clinical setting.

Position Description       Inherent Requirement

We will review applications as we receive them.

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

At Epworth, we care.

• We care about our patients, and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive and contribute to our communities.

Enquire / Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter as one document, detailing your preferred hospital(s) and specialty (ICU or Cardiac)

Please note: Applications close on Monday 22nd September, though may close earlier due to high application numbers.

For more information, refer to the attached position description, contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606 OR Jen Oldman – Education Manager: [email protected]

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.