Graduate Registered Nurse

Graduate Registered Nurse

Clinical & Aged Care - Graduate

• Contract position
• Part Time - 0.8FTE
• Fixed Term / 12 Months Commencing Sept 2026
• Potential for ongoing employment

Overview

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.

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About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated Registered Nurse to join the graduate nursing program in a supportive clinical environment. Registered Nursing graduate program will have the opportunity to have two rotations. One rotation in Aged Care and one rotation in one of the following clinical departments including Acute ward, District Nursing, Perioperative services and Oncology.

While work 0.8 EFT, the program offers you the opportunity to consolidate nursing theory and practice. You are supported by the Education team, clinical support nurses and nurse unit managers and nursing and interprofessional colleagues.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates may be offered the opportunity of ongoing employment opportunities.

Our program is designed to:

• Enable you to use your evidence based knowledge to achieve quality patient outcomes
• Increase your confidence and strengthen your skills base
• Develop your ability to work independently and as a team member
• Enhance your decision making and critical thinking skills
• Allow you to enjoy your nursing career

About you

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Recent clinical experience in any of the following areas; acute, subacute, medical, surgical, aged care and/or specialityarea inpatient and community nursing
• Well-developed clinical, analytical and problem solving skills
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent time management and organisational skills
• Competent computer skills and knowledge of patient management and information technology systems
• Ability to work across KDHS in the event of clinical escalation
• Current Driver’s License (DNS)

What KDHS Can Offer You

KDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member. Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, KDHS also provides:

• A dynamic workplace
• Free onsite car parking
• Professional Development opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave

Further Information

Download a copy of the position description and contact Josephine Maggs, Quality Education and Risk Manager on (03) 5857 0258 or email her on josephine.maggs@kyhealth.org.au

KDHS would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet, the Yorta Yorta and Bangarang people and we pay our respects to the elders, past, present and emerging.

 Vaccination against Influenza is a mandatory requirement for this role.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.