Graduate registered nursesNewly qualified registered nurses are encouraged to undertake a Graduate Program. This allows transition to the nursing workforce by undertaking a 12, 18 or 24-month program in a supported clinical environment.
Graduate Program participants are paid as first-year registered nurses (higher if previously worked as an enrolled nurse) and gain exposure to a variety of clinical settings while consolidating theoretical learning and critical clinical skills and judgement.
What is Graduate Nurse Connect?
Graduate Nurse Connect is an online recruitment system for graduate registered nurses applying for a position within the public health sector.
Applications for Graduate Programs commencing in 2008 and 2009 have now closed. Late applications may be considered. See information below.
2008 Graduate Programs - If you are seeking employment in a Graduate Nurse Program commencing in 2008 we still have vacancies in WA Country Health Services. Some metropolitan health sites still have vacancies for August intakes. Please email GNC@health.wa.gov.au with your CV and desired start date to find out what’s available.
2009 Graduate Programs - We are currently processing applications. We can accept late applications, however, late applications will not be processed until after the current selection process is completed and will only be considered for vacancies that exist after that time. Please email GNC@health.wa.gov.au to obtain the necessary application forms.
What graduate programs are on offer?
Using Graduate Nurse Connect, you can apply for six hospitals / health services using one application.
For more information on individual graduate programs please see individual hospitals and health services for downloadable brochures and contact details.Important dates for Graduate Nurse Connect 2008
- Monday 9 June 2008
Online applications are open - Tuesday 8 July 2008
Online applications close at 1600 hours WA time - Full list of important dates
Successful applicants have three days to accept or reject all offers made. If you no longer wish to continue with a job offer given to you - please contact GNC@health.wa.gov.au as soon as possible.
Criteria for eligibility
Australian applicants:
- Must be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Western Australia. For registration please contact Nurses and Midwives Board of Western Australia or (08) 9421 1100
- All Graduate Nurses who have not previously participated in a Graduate Nurse Program and have no more than 12 months (1900 hours) clinical experience as a registered nurse.
Overseas applicants:
- Must be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Western Australia. For registration please contact Nurses and Midwives Board of Western Australia or +61 8 9421 1100.
- Overseas graduate registered nurses are eligible to apply for graduate nursing positions through Graduate Nurse Connect. For detailed information regarding visa options see international trained nurses and midwives.
2nd Year Program
Many hospitals and health services offer 2nd year graduate programs. They are either part of the overall graduate program or are advertised separately. Please contact individual hospitals to find out more about 2nd Year Graduate Programs.
WA Country Health Service Graduate Programs offers a second year Graduate RN Program called the Ocean to Outback 2nd Year Graduate RN Rotation Program. You cannot apply via Graduate Nurse Connect for this program.