Aged Care Registered Nurse G2 Grad Program 2026

Commencing from the 5th of October.

Fixed Term Full Time | Horsham, Ballarat, Edenhope

YP2 - YP9 | $42.60 - $54.40 per hour

About the Role

Grampians Health is currently seeking applications for the 2026 Transition to Practice (Graduate) Program with our Aged Care facilities. Grampians Health is committed to offering our Graduate Nurses ongoing employment.

Join our caring and committed aged care teams across Horsham, Ballarat or Edenhope. You'll deliver quality, resident-focused care while enjoying a regional lifestyle and opportunities for growth. Flexible hours available with the option to take on more as positions open.

The successful applicants will be excellent communicators with a sound understanding/knowledge of ACFI, Aged Care Standards and Quality outcomes.

Opportunity to submit preferences of where you will be allocated prior to the conclusion of their Graduate transition program

comprehensive 4-day orientation program and a further 6 professional development days

Supernumerary time at the commencement of each rotation and regular Graduate debrief sessions

Develop self-confidence, critical thinking, decision-making, clinical skills, and clinical competence as part of the multifaceted role of the Registered Nurse

Facilitate practical and theoretical learning opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Care Community Manager to facilitate and foster best practice standards in nursing care to residents and their families and carers.

Actively participate in the Graduate Nurse Program, including completion of all requirements outlined in Graduate Orientation.

Be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal healthcare outcomes

Practices independently and interdependently assuming accountability and responsibility for their own actions and the delegation of care to other healthcare workers as required

Provide high-quality, comprehensive, and evidence-based patient-centred care whilst acting as a resource and role model to other staff

Skills & Experience

Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to staff, patients/residents their families, and carers.

Maintains relationships with the health care team by communicating information, building rapport, and participating in team problem-solving.

Participates and engages in the annual performance review and professional development plan in accordance with the Grampians Health Staff Development Program

Visa Sponsorship Support (if required)

407 Training Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates with a potential pathway and employer support to permanent residency via TSS482 and ENS186.

Relocation support up to $12,000 for eligible applicants.

Accommodation support up to 6 weeks (subject to availability).

To view a full copy of the Position Description please click here.

Culture & Benefits

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities.

Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays.

Staff rewards and recognition programs.

Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Aged Care Recruitment at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

This position is paid in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028. The classification is Registered Nurse Grade 2 (YP2 - YP9) which ranges from $42.60 - $54.40 per hour.

Horsham Region

With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play. Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services. To learn more about Horsham please click – Visit Horsham

Ballarat Region

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Ballarat has some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Edenhope region

Grampians Health Edenhope provides a wide range of services such as acute nursing, aged care nursing, district nursing and community nursing to name a few. To learn more about Edenhope please click – Visit Edenhope

Diversity and Inclusion

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.