Title: RN Postgraduate Program - Acute Specialties (February 2027 Intake)
Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128
Registered Nurse Postgraduate Program - Acute Specialty Areas (February 2027 Intake)
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac, Emergency, Haematology/Oncology, Intensive Care, Specialty Medicine, Paediatric, Perioperative and Renal/Dialysis specialty programs
- 12-month clinically supported learner position to undertake postgraduate study
- Permanent part-time (minimum 0.8EFT) or full-time employment (by negotiation)
- Supported professional development and study leave provided (as per EBA)
- Elevate your career and achieve your goals in specialty nursing
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the Role
Eastern Health fosters a culture of lifelong learning and is now recruiting postgraduate students to acute specialty areas. During your postgraduate studies, you will be supported with clinical education and supervision delivered by experienced members of the Eastern Health Learning & Teaching team, whose priority is to support your professional development and career aspirations. You will also have access to a team of committed interdisciplinary clinical experts to support and guide your learning throughout the program. We are currently offering clinically supported postgraduate RN positions within the below listed specialty areas. Opportunities within a number of these specialty programs are available across more than one of Eastern Health's acute sites. You will be asked to nominate your desired specialty program, and site if applicable, during the application process.
We hold partnerships with various universities, specific to the area of specialty practice. Successful applicants to the Eastern Health Postgraduate Program will be required to also apply for our designated tertiary affiliate's specialty program as listed below. Each program commences on or before Monday 1st February 2027.
Cardiac (CCU)
Box Hill Hospital
Tertiary affiliation: Monash University
Emergency (ED)
Box Hill Hospital, Maroondah Hospital or Angliss Hospital
Tertiary Affiliate: Monash University
Haematology/Oncology (Cancer Nursing)
Box Hill Hospital
Tertiary affiliation: University of Melbourne
Intensive Care (ICU)
Box Hill Hospital, Maroondah Hospital or Angliss Hospital
Tertiary Affiliate: Monash University
Paediatric
Box Hill Hospital (Ward 5.3)
Tertiary Affiliate: University of Melbourne
Perioperative
Box Hill Hospital or Maroondah Hospital*
Tertiary Affiliate: Monash University
*Please note, positions within the Maroondah Perioperative Postgraduate Program include temporary rotation to Box Hill Hospital.
Renal/Dialysis
Box Hill Hospital (Ward 8.1), Maroondah Dialysis, Box Hill Dialysis, Peter James Centre (PJC) Dialysis*
Tertiary Affiliate: University of Tasmania
*Please note, positions within the Maroondah, Box Hill and PJC dialysis units are only open to internal/existing Eastern Health Integrated Renal Services (EHRS) staff. Additionally, applicants who are shortlisted for Renal/Dialysis will have the opportunity to nominate their preferred model for the program: either rotational (6-months on Ward 8.1 and 6-months in dialysis) or single stream (full 12-months at one location).
Specialty Medicine
Maroondah Hospital (Ward 3 North)
Tertiary Affiliation: Monash University
About You
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Current condition-free AHPRA registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
- Recent acute clinical experience – greater than 1-year of post-registration nursing experience (essential)
- Successful completion of a Registered Nurse Graduate Program (preferred)
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
- A growth mindset with a proactive and receptive approach to feedback
- A self-directed and motivated approach to life-long learning
- A strong commitment to excellence and high-quality patient-centred care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent organisational skills and IT proficiency
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation Handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date influenza vaccination prior to offer.
What We Offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Mentor and shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly and supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to private health insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you are passionate and motivated to undertake postgraduate study, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Important Information
- If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- All applications will be screened on receipt and advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency applications.
Please see the position description here.
Contact Person: Lacey Strachan & Casey Sabine
Contact Number: (03) 9895 4004 or (03) 9895 3163
Contact Email: SpecandAdvancedPractice@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: Monday 14th September 2026
Need help submitting your application?
Contact the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)
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