Graduate Enrolled Nurse

Reference Number: 53065:  Graduate Enrolled Nurse 
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (PT) 
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) 
 

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and eligible candidates for the Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

The Northern Health Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program offers range unique opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career across the continuum of care.  We recognise that support is the key to success as a Graduate Enrolled Nurse and we are committed to providing you with all the tools necessary to succeed.

This role is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care and outcomes in a manner consistent with the professional code of conduct, legal requirements and organisational policies and procedures, within a framework of continuous quality improvement and economic resource utilisation.  The Graduate Enrolled Nurse will work within scope of practice guidelines.

What the program offers:

• 0.8 EFT


• Two six-month rotations in a range of clinical areas.


• Increased confidence and competence with career pathway and provision of quality patient care.


• Comprehensive orientation program.


• Paid study days.


• Extensive support offered through Preceptors, Clinical Support Nurses, Clinical Nurse Educators and Northern Health Nursing Workforce.


• Commencement in May 2026.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Recent completion of an NMBA approved Diploma of Nursing


• Current National Police and Working with Children History Check


• Well-developed communication skills, written and verbal.


• Ability to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Next Steps

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

It is essential to upload the following in your application:

• Cover letter giving reference to the NH values


• CV (max 3 pages), including a table of clinical placements and contact details of 2 clinical referees


• 2 most recent clinical appraisals 


• Academic Transcript (most recent), including grading key

For further information, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact the GNMP Coordinators via [email protected]

Applications close 23rd February 2026.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program


• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support


• An inclusive and culturally safe space


• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.