Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program

ENROLLED NURSE GRADUATE PROGRAM 

• Start your career with us, Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program - commencing April 2024!
• 64 hours per fortnight x multiple positions
• Be in control of your nursing career and preference an area that interests you
• Ongoing positions after successfully completing your Graduate Program within Bendigo Health

Why our Graduate Program

The Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program provides an opportunity for newly registered Enrolled Nurses to make the transition to professional practice in a structured and supported 12 month program, offering successful candidates two x 6 month rotations - Hospital Based (Acute/Subacute) and Residential Care. As part of the Graduate Program, graduate nurses are supported to consolidate and develop clinical and professional competence, in line with the Enrolled Nurse Standards of Practice, commensurate with the expected level and experience of a beginning practitioner.

Bendigo Health offer a range of Graduate Programs. Each program includes a comprehensive induction and orientation, supernumerary time, supported learning and development opportunities/study days, debriefing and clinical support.

Following the successful completion of the 12 month program graduates are matched to ongoing positions at Bendigo Health. This may be in a particular unit or alternatively on our mental health or residential pool. Further information will be provided during your Graduate Program.

Why Bendigo

Well, it’s all about the lifestyle that is relaxed, has a strong sense of community and living affordability. In addition, Bendigo is experiencing an unprecedented economic and residential growth and infrastructure development. In Bendigo you will get the best of both (city and country) worlds from arts and entertainment, reputable educational institutions, state and national parklands, stunning architecture and several shopping & restaurant establishments, you’re sure to find anything that you’ll need to enhance your way of life.

Why Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health is the leading healthcare provider in regional Victoria with more than 4500 staff. We provide health care services to a population of over 306,000 people across the Loddon Mallee Region. Bendigo Health offers you a brand new facility, continued professional development, access to employee benefits and the opportunity to work with an organisation committed to continuous improvement, providing excellent community services and diverse and inclusive cultural values.

Staff Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging (meals, entertainment and accommodation)
• Well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Immunisation Program
• Gymnasium, hydrotherapy pool, exercise classes
• Private health Insurance discounts
• Social club discounts

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to apply

• Apply online before closing date
• Complete your personal details
• Upload all required documents (Refer to application checklist)
• Provide references (include position, organisation, reporting relationship, phone and email)

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.