At LRH, our aim is to facilitate and support you in your transition from student to Registered Nurse, Enrolled 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.

• 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 and 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

• 12 month contract
• Two x 6 month clinical rotations
• We aim to take 2 intakes per year – January & July
• Graduate specific orientation (4 days)
• Graduate professional development and training days – additional 4 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

• Options of 12 month or 18 month program
• 12 month program equates to 1 x 6 month rotation of general inpatient unit and 1 x 6 month rotation on our maternity unit. January and July intakes available.
• 18 month program equates to 1 x 6 month rotation of general inpatient unit and 1 x 12 month rotation on our maternity unit. January intake only.
• Graduate specific orientation (4 days which includes midwifery specific days/sessions).
• Graduate professional development and training days – additional 4 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.

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)

Clinical rotations are allocated based on graduate nurse nominations, placement availability and matching candidates to an environment where you will thrive.

• Acute Psychiatric
• Chemotherapy
• Critical 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

Our recruitment process matches 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 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 click on this link which tells  you more 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 using LRH eMercury
Complete the general application form. Create a login.

The following documents are required to be uploaded to eMercury to complete your application:

• • cover letter
  • 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:
    • 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.
    • 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:
    • The most recent Clinical Appraisal Summary and/or Mental Health Clinical Appraisal Summary (does not need to be certified).
    • If applying for a collaborative program please attach relevant clinical appraisal summary (Mental Health or Midwifery)

4. Interviews
Interviews will be as per PMCV guidelines. LRH will be provided with interviews by PMCV.

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.

1. Apply using LRH eMercury
Complete the general application form. Create a login.

The following documents are required to complete your application:

• • cover letter
  • 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 three referees (please make sure your referees have consented and are aware you have applied for the position)
  • Clinical appraisals:
    • The most recent Clinical Placement Book (does not need to be certified).

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 can can give you an accurate reference.

4. Offer

You will be notified upon completion of the recruitment process.

For more information contact our Graduate Nurse and Midwifery Program Coordinator Erin Brinsmead.

Email: erin.brinsmead@lrh.com.au or call (03) 5173 8598