Title:  Registered Nurse Postgraduate Program - Acute Specialties (February 2026 Intake)

Registered Nurse Postgraduate Program - Acute Specialties (February 2026 Intake)

• Registered Nurse – Cardiac, Emergency, Haematology/Oncology, Intensive Care, Specialty Medicine, Neurology, and Perioperative 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 positions within the following specialty areas: cardiac, emergency, haematology/oncology, intensive care, specialty medicine, neurology, and perioperative. Opportunities within a number of these specialty programs are available across more than one of Eastern Health's three 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. Each program commences on or before Monday 2nd of February 2026.

Cardiac (CCU)

Box Hill Hospital

Tertiary affiliation: Monash University

Emergency (ED)

Angliss Hospital, Box Hill Hospital or Maroondah Hospital

Tertiary Affiliate: Monash University

Haematology/Oncology (Cancer Nursing)

Box Hill Hospital

Tertiary affiliation: University of Melbourne

Intensive Care (ICU)

Angliss Hospital, Box Hill Hospital or Maroondah Hospital

Tertiary Affiliate: Monash University

Specialty Medicine (3 North)

Maroondah Hospital

Tertiary Affiliation: Monash University

Neurology

Box Hill Hospital

Tertiary Affiliation: Monash University

Perioperative

Box Hill Hospital or Maroondah Hospital

Tertiary Affiliate: Monash University

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) registration with AHPRA
• Recent acute clinical experience, >1-year post-registration nursing experience (essential)
• Successful completion of a Graduate Nurse Program (prefered)
• 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.

What We Offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals
• Study and professional development leave 
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) accessible for you and your loved ones
• 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 now if you feel we are a good match, you are passionate and motivated to undertake postgraduate study, and you are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications as we receive them. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). We will notify all unsuccessful candidates.

Good to Know

• This position is scheduled to close two weeks from the job posting date. 
• All applications will be screened on receipt, and the job posting may close early. 
• We do not accept recruitment agency applications.
• 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 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. 

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.

Position Description

Contact Persons: Lacey Strachan & Casey Sabine

Contact Numbers: (03) 9895 4004 or (03) 9895 3163

Contact Email: SpecAndAdvancedPractice@easternhealth.org.au 

Job Posting End Date: this ad will close two weeks from the job posting date.

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) 

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day