Graduate Registered Nurse Programme 2026 – Round 2
* This vacancy was added: 19 September, 2025
Casterton Memorial Hospital is a small rural health service which provides acute care, primary care, aged care and allied health services to the community of Casterton.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
The Graduate Nurse Programme is for newly graduated Registered Nurses (RN’s) and comprises of a January intake with a total of four graduates. Intake is usually mid to late January.
The length of the course is one year at 8 shifts per fortnight (64 hours/fortnight).
2 weeks leave will be provided mid-course between acute/aged care rotations.
The program consists of both a theoretical and practical component both of which have been developed in response to the specific learning needs of graduate nurses.
OBJECTIVES:
* Provide an opportunity for the Graduate Nurse to consolidate and integrate nursing knowledge into practice.
* Facilitate reflective practice developing a clinical judgement skill set.
* Support the Graduate Nurse to progressively fulfil the contemporary role of a Registered Nurse, while maintaining the optimal work/life balance.
* Promote the personal and professional development of the Graduate Nurse.
COMMENCEMENT CLINICAL ORIENTATION PROGRAMME:
In collaboration with Wimmera Base Hospital at Horsham, this includes 8 days onsite.
CLINICAL:
The clinical component includes rotations thatare approx. fivemonths in length. Rotations include:
Acute:This placement provides a sound clinical foundation on which to develop clinical skills and knowledge.
Glenelg House(Aged care facility): This rotation enables the graduate to develop clinical leadership, clinical judgement, physical assessment, medication management and communication skills within a person-centred care model.
Surgical /Emergency: During the year, a three week clinical placement at Wimmera Base Hospital (Horsham) may include acute/emergency care/acute medical dependent on availability.
CLINICAL SUPPORT:
Program Co-ordinators / CMH Education Officer:Facilitate the delivery and co-ordination of the program, facilitate clinical support for Graduate Nurses and assists the graduate to acquire skills and knowledge in a supported environment.
Preceptors:The graduate nurse is allocated a preceptor for the duration of the course.
Unit Managers:Monitor the progress of the graduate nurse during the clinical placement and offers support to the graduate when required.
Group Debriefing Sessions:Group debriefing sessions are held to provide a forum for the graduate nurse to discuss any issues relating to any aspect of the program.
ROUND 2 APPLICATION PROCESS:
* All applicants must apply using the Graduate Nurse Program computer matching system.
* Round 2 is only for existing PMCV candidates with a Registration Approved status, new applications will not be accepted.
* Round 2 candidates application process is via PMCV only.
* We will not accept direct applications in Round 2.
The application should include all general application information, CV, transcripts with grading key and appraisals/feedback (excluding health service-specific documents) to PMCV between 10am Wednesday 24th and 5pm Saturday 27th September.
Final day to add new preferences: Sunday 28th September 2025
Final day to reorder preferences or withdraw: Friday 24th October 2025, 5pm
Casterton Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
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