Applicants will need to have APHRA registration, prior to commencement of the program.
Pease include the following information and documents with your online application:
A cover letter addressed to Sonja Lavery, Graduate Enrolled Nurse Coordinator
Up to date resume/CV- including 2 current referees
Most recent academic transcript (certification not necessary)
2 clinical appraisals, one from an acute clinical placement
Applicants must possess current working rights/Visa status to work in Australia
Applicants will be notified via email after the closing date, regarding the outcome of their application. Those selected will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.
Applications open: Monday 6th October 2025
Applications close: Friday 24th October 2025
About the Registered Nurse Program
Streams Offered
Medical/Surgical
Perioperative
Duration of program
12 months
12 months
Duration/number of rotations
Graduate Nurses will rotate through three of the below departments for 4 months each rotation.
12 months in Scrub/Scout, OR
2 x six month in Anaesthetics/PACU
Rotations offered
Inpatient Ward
Surgical Admissions and Recovery (SAR)
Emergency Department
Pre-Admission
Specialist Clinics
As above
Hours offered
Part time
64 hours per fortnight
Full time
80 hours per fortnight
Orientation
When you start your employment at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, you will attend a 4-day comprehensive orientation program. This includes an introduction to ophthalmic and ear, nose, throat (ENT) nursing.
Supernumerary
In each clinical area, you will be supernumerary for a specific period based on both your needs and those of the clinical area.
Clinical Support
Each clinical area has a Clinical Support Nurse and a Clinical Nurse Educator who will support your learning and transition to working independently. The Eye and Ear provides a preceptorship model, where experienced Registered Nurses offer additional support.
Study Days/Continuing Professional Development
4 study days – includes specialist and general nursing topics
Comprehensive education program including mandatory and professionally recommended courses. Some include practical components.
Regular in-service education
Applications
Check back at this page for when applications open.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital cannot accept applications from outside the GNMP allocation and placement service match conducted by the PMCV.
We will take your preferences into account, but cannot guarantee a rotation in preferred departments.
As the Graduate RN Program is a 12-month contract, it is recommended that graduates review the careers page on the Eye and Ear website for available positions.
