Your Questions Answered

Yes, when you are successful in obtaining a position in our program, we send you a survey to select your preferences for areas for your rotations and intakes. 

Blended Midwifery Graduates, if you select Special Care Nursery (SCN) as a preference for your nursing rotation, we will ask why you want to work in SCN and how this rotation will enhance your skills?

Mental Health Graduates have an opportunity to submit an expression of interest to complete a 6 month rotation in General Nursing.

All successful applicants are employed by Eastern Health so you may be allocated to any one of our sites. Whilst we cannot guarantee sites, areas or intake, we certainly take into consideration your preferences and residential location. 

As a guide, three supernumerary days are offered upon commencement of employment in addition to an orientation program. Supernumerary days will vary depending on rotation with some areas offering up to 10 days of supernumerary time. We will work with you closely to ensure that you are well supported throughout this time. 

General pathway

• Rotation 1: You will receive 3 supernumerary days.
• Rotation 2: You will receive 2-3 supernumerary days to support your transition to a new clinical area.

Mental Health pathway

• All rotations receive 4 supernumerary days.
• You will receive 1 extra supernumerary day for your first time working in an Intensive Care Area (ICA).

Blended Mental Health / General Nursing program (by expression of interest)

• Mental Health rotation: You will receive 4 supernumerary days, plus 1 extra supernumerary day for your first time working in an Intensive Care Area (ICA).
• General Nursing rotation: You will receive 3 supernumerary days to support your transition to the new clinical area.

As a public health service, Eastern Health participates in the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV) Graduate Nursing and Midwifery Program match. 
Applying is a two-step process. 

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Yes, international students (Victorian or Australian trained) can apply for a position in any of our pathways.  

Please ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria as outlined by PMCV.  

PMCV Eligibility Criteria

Graduates must have full working rights for the duration of their graduate program.

• Eastern Health Application Form
  This can be downloaded from the job ad and should be uploaded to the CV section in Success Factors when applying.
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• Academic Transcript
  This should be your most recent official Academic Transcript or Statement of Results, including the grading key.
  Transcripts do not need to be certified.
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• Clinical Placement Appraisals (ANSATs)
  We require your 2 most recent Acute or Sub-Acute placement appraisals relevant to the pathway you’re applying for.
  If applying for multiple pathways, a 3rd appraisal may be provided (refer to the placement table).
  Appraisals should include a Cover page with dates, location, type of placement, Grading against the Nursing/Midwifery Standards, Summative Assessment, Feedback/Comments.
  
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• Evidence of recent Flu vaccination

Yes, as a public health service all our graduate positions are offered via the PMCV Match.

Employees wanting to apply for graduate positions at Eastern Health, must register with the PMCV Match and nominate at least one Eastern Health pathway.
Applications should then be submitted directly to Eastern Health by logging into the employee portal on Success Factors.