The Eastern Health Transition to Practice Enrolled Nurse Program offers a welcoming and supportive program for you as a newly graduated nurse.
Program Overview
We provide a supportive environment that encourages you to consolidate and development your clinical and reflective skills, and sense of professional identity.
Eastern Health offer two pathways for Enrolled Nurses
- Nursing
- Mental Health
Contracts
- Permanent Part Time 0.8 EFT (8 days a fortnight) to maintain work-life balance
Pathway Options
Your questions answered
Can I request my intake and ward preference?
Yes, you will be provided with a survey prior to commencement to place preferences for your intake and area. You are employed as an Eastern Health employee so your location may be at any of our sites, however we take preferences and residential locations into consideration.
How many study days will I receive?
Study days vary per pathway with three offered in the nursing pathway and 4 study days offered in the pure mental health pathway.
How may supernumerary days will I receive?
Supernumerary days depend on the pathway with 6 supernumerary days offered in the nursing pathway and 6 days to 8 weeks offered in Mental Health.
How do I apply?
Applications for the Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice (Graduate) Program are through our job advertisements on eh.mercury.com.au when positions open we will advertise via this site and also provide information via our social channels (Facebook and Instagram).
I'm an international student, can I apply?
Yes, international students (Victorian or Australian trained) with a Diploma of Nursing qualification can apply for a position in our graduate programs.
Please ensure you are eligible for a visa with full working rights for the duration of your graduate program.
Applying for Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program
Information Session - Wednesday 11th June 2025
Join us for an online information session with our EN Graduate Coordinator, to find out more about our Enrolled Nurse program and what Eastern Health has to offer you.
The session will include:
– Information about the Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program – General pathway
– Opportunities available to you at Eastern Health during and after your program
– Q&A
