About our program
At LRH, our aim is to facilitate and support you in your transition from student to Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse/Midwife or Registered Midwife by providing a structured clinical support program within a theoretical framework.
You will have the opportunity to build on your existing knowledge and consolidate skills in a friendly, stimulating and well-supported environment.
Program objectives
- Facilitate the transition from student to professional
- Develop an understanding of the core professional attributes of a nurse/midwife
- Develop skills in being part of a dynamic and professional healthcare team
- Increase competence through study days, development of critical thinking with reflection and clinical support from educators
- Strengthen commitment to evidence-based practice, commitment to research and life-long learning
- Develop an interest in ongoing employment and formal educational opportunities beyond the graduate program
Benefits of our Registered Nurse Graduate Programs
- 12 month contract
- Two x six month clinical rotations
- We aim to take two intakes per year – January & July
- Graduate specific orientation (four days)
- Graduate professional development and training days – additional three days throughout the program
- Extensive support network
- Regional and rural experience opportunities
- Supernumerary days in each rotation
- Access to our Wellbeing Centre
- Salary packaging
- Free car parking and bicycle storage available
- A celebratory graduation event on completion of your graduate nurse program
Benefits of our Registered Nurse/Registered Midwifery/Midwifery Graduate Programs
- Options of 12 month or 18 month programs
- 12 month program equates to one x six month rotation of general inpatient unit and one x six month rotation on our maternity unit. January and July intakes available. Additional maternity-related study leave.
- 18 month program equates to one x six month rotation of general inpatient unit and one x 12 month rotation on our maternity unit. January intake only. Additional maternity-related study leave.
- Graduate specific orientation (four days which includes midwifery specific days/sessions).
- Graduate professional development and training days – additional three days throughout the program.
- Extensive support network
- Supernumerary days in each rotation
- Access to our LRH Wellbeing Centre
- Salary packaging
- Free car parking and bicycle storage available
- A celebratory graduation event on completion of your graduate nurse program.
Need more information?
Click here to register for one of our upcoming Graduate Program Information Sessions.
Click here to learn more about the Direct Entry Midwifery Program.
Click here to learn more about a Double Degree Nursing and Midwifery Program (12 months)
Click here to learn more about a Double Degree Nursing and Midwifery Program (18 months)
Rotations
Clinical rotations are allocated based on graduate nurse nominations, placement availability and matching candidates to an environment where you will thrive.
- Acute Psychiatric
- Chemotherapy
- Intensive Care
- Dialysis
- Emergency
- General Medical
- General Surgical and Orthopaedic
- Hospital in the Home
- Psychogeriatric Care
- Rehabilitation
- Theatre – Day Procedure, Anaesthetics, Scrub Scout, Cath Lab, Recovery & Endoscopy
- Woman’s, Children’s and Birthing
And our collaborative partners are:
- Latrobe Community Health Services
- Latrobe Valley Village
- Maryvale Private Hospital
- Yallambee Aged Care
- Yarram & District Health Services
Want to know more?
For more information contact our Graduate Nurse and Midwifery Program Coordinator Carly Murray. Email: carly.murray@lrh.com.au or call (03) 5173 8598.
Application Instructions for Registered Nurses, Registered Midwives & Registered Nurse/Midwives
Our recruitment process aligns with the PMCV Allocation and Placement Service timeline and eligibility criteria. Recruitment is in accordance with PMCV Code of Conduct.
Non PMCV candidates cannot be recruited until the Late Vacancy stage of the match process.
How to apply:
To apply for a position in Latrobe Regional Health Graduate Nurse/Midwife Program follow these steps:
1. Register for Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV)
LRH participates in the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV) Allocation and Placement Service (APS) process. To apply for a position, you must participate in the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV).
For details on how to participate, contact PMCV directly or Graduate Nurse Midwifery Program which provides more information about the Graduate Nurse Midwifery Program application process.
2. Read PMCV Key Dates
Familiarise yourself with the key recruitment dates on the PMCV website.
3. Apply to LRH
Click here to register for LRH’s recruitment platform. Positions will be advertised through this platform.
Important Information
In order to streamline your application process, you will not be required to submit multiple applications on our recruitment platform.
We will have five job ads out that cover all of our programs as below.
Please ensure that you select each individual program on PMCV if applying to multiple programs.
Please note job title “Graduate Nurse and Collaborative Programs” relates to the following programs:
- General Nursing
- Perioperative Nursing (18 month program)
- Mental Health/Nursing Collaborative
- Nursing (LRH & Latrobe Community Health Service)
- Nursing (LRH & Maryvale Private Hospital)
Please note job title “Graduate Registered Psychiatric Nurse” relates to the following programs:
- 12 Month Mental Health Program
- 24 Month Mental Health Program
For further information on these programs please see the Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program information page.
Please note job title “Graduate Nurse Aged Care Collaborative Programs” relates to the following programs:
- Nursing- Aged Care (LRH & Latrobe Valley Village)
- Nursing- Aged Care (LRH & Yallambee)
Please note job title “Graduate Nurse Yarram and District Health Services Collaborative” relates to the following program:
- Nursing (LRH & Yarram and District Health Services)
Please note job title “Graduate Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife & Graduate Midwife Program” relates to the following programs:
- 12 Month Midwifery/Nursing Program
- 18 Month Midwifery/Nursing Program
- 12 Month Midwifery Program
Any non-PMCV applications can be reviewed once the PMCV process is completed in September.
Disclaimer:
When applying you are applying to the broader program(s) not the specific program(s) (e.g. perioperative program). Please express what specific program you are interested in within your cover letter. This does not guarantee you will be offered a position in that specific program.
You will need:
An up-to-date resume/CV (maximum of 2 pages and include referees)
A cover letter:
- Outlining why you wish to participate in a graduate year at Latrobe Regional Health
- Identify which specific program(s) you are interested in and applying for
Your most recent academic transcript/record (does not need to be certified)
Details of two referees:
- Applicants can nominate up to two clinical referees on the PMCV Allocation & Placement Service.
- Applicants can then enter details for each referee that you wish to complete a reference for you. Find out more in the Candidate User guide on PMCV.
- Referee tips: Contact your referee to ensure they are still happy to be your referee and confirm their details have not changed. Ideally a preceptor or nurse you have worked with clinically during placement.
- Email them a photo of yourself and a copy of your clinical appraisals to ensure they recall you and can give an accurate reference.
Clinical appraisals:
- Your two most recent Clinical Appraisal Summaries and/or Mental Health Clinical Appraisal Summary (does not need to be certified).
- If applying for a collaborative program please attach relevant clinical appraisal summaries (Mental Health or Midwifery)
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4. Interviews
Interviews will be as per PMCV guidelines. LRH will be provided with interviews by PMCV or Carly Murray will be in contact to schedule a face-to-face interview.
Interview Tips:
- We understand you may be feeling nervous and overwhelmed
- We understand you will be answering questions at a graduate level
- Consider your environmental factors (such as background noise)
5. Results
Successful applicants will be notified via the PMCV Allocation & Placement Service.
6. Offer
If you have been successfully matched with Latrobe Regional Health you will receive a welcome email.
If you were unsuccessful with a PMCV allocation
You will be contacted by PMCV with unmatched positions available and details regarding second round.
Diversity and Inclusion
At LRH we embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities.
LRH’s Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au
Application Instructions for Enrolled Nurses
1. Apply to LRH
Click here to register for LRH’s recruitment platform. Positions will be advertised through this platform.
You will need:
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- An up-to-date resume/CV (maximum of 2 pages and include referees)
- Most recent academic transcript/record (does not need to be certified)
- Details of two referees (Contact your referees to ensure they are still happy to be a referee and confirm their details have not changed. Ideally this would be a preceptor or nurse you have worked with clinically during placement. Email them a photo of yourself and a copy of your clinical appraisals to ensure they recall you and can provide an accurate reference.)
- Clinical appraisals:
- Your two most recent Clinical Appraisal Summaries and/or Mental Health Clinical Appraisal Summary (does not need to be certified)
- If applying for a collaborative program please attach relevant clinical appraisal summaries (Mental Health or Midwifery)
2. Interviews
Interviews will be offered via face to face or virtually.
Interview tips:
- We understand you may be feeling nervous and overwhelmed.
- We understand you will be answering questions at a graduate level.
- Consider your environmental factors if attending virtually.
3. Referees
- Contact your referee to ensure they are still happy to be your referee and confirm their details have not changed.
- Email them a photo of yourself and a copy of your clinical appraisals to ensure they recall you and can give you an accurate reference.
4. Offer
You will be notified upon completion of the recruitment process.
Diversity and Inclusion
At LRH we embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities.
LRH’s Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au
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What happens after my graduate year at LRH?
Job Match
Towards the end of your program, you will be invited to participate in the job match process. Job match is the opportunity to seek ongoing employment with LRH or one of our collaborative partners outside of the normal hiring process.
Discovery Program
Our discovery programs may lead you in the direction of our Critical Care Unit, Emergency Department, Paediatric, Special Care Nursery, Chemotherapy, Chronic Diseases or Theatre. Depending on your skills and experience you will have the opportunity to experience the specialty in a way that incorporates further clinical development and academic study. These positions are advertised towards the end of the year.
Post Graduate Studies
LRH will support you in completing your choice of a wide range of post graduate studies.
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