Registered Nurse Graduate Program

An exciting opportunity for passionate Graduate Registered Nurses looking to kickstart their career in Aged Care. We are inviting expressions of interest for our Graduate Registered Nurse transition to practice program, delivered in collaboration with ACCPA (Aged & Community Care Providers Association).

Our innovative 12-month program is designed to provide guidance and support to Graduate Registered Nurses in their first year of clinical practice. Led by expert clinicians, the program offers mentorship, online professional development sessions and invaluable networking opportunities.

• Duration: 12 months, with next intakes starting on May 27th and Aug 26th
• Job opportunities available across our Residential Aged Care locations
• Mentorship by senior clinical leaders
• Professional development sessions led by industry experts
• Self-assessment activities to gauge knowledge levels
• Access to Moodle, a learning management system, for resources and networking
• Support for the completion of your professional portfolio
• Assistance from ACCPA RN Facilitators
• On-the-job learning and development through individual support plans and clinical assessments
• Induction program and community of practice forums for participants. 

About you:

• Bachelor of Nursing Degree with AHPRA registration 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Ability to work in a team environment
• A willingness to commit to the full duration of the program 

About us:

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sister’s of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

What we offer:

Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

• Caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
• Encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
• Protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
• Taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
• Offering benefits such as salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services
• Access to 'Fitness Passport', a discounted, membership-based health and fitness program available for Mercy Health staff & their families 

What you will need:

• Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
• Provide a current Police Record Check and/or NDIS workers screening check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
• Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

Employment with Mercy Health is subject to satisfactory background checks which can include Police Record Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process, please contact us on the details below.

Contact Details:

Vinu Nair, Recruitment Lead 
*********@mercy.com.au

To submit your application with a copy of your resume, please click the 'Apply Now' button.