If you enjoy the rewards of working in a strong, dedicated team providing health support and services to the expanding communities of the Western District, then consider a career at WDHS. We have the following position currently available: GNMP25: Registered Nurse – 2026 Midyear Graduate Program Fixed term contract – 12 months, 48 to 80 hours per fortnight Western District Health Service has an exciting opportunity for entry level graduate registered nurses to participate in the 2026 midyear Graduate Nurse Program. The overall aim of the Graduate Program is to provide facilitated support in the clinical environment for transferring existing knowledge into quality outcomes and developing further knowledge and skills to progress with independent learning and practice. The 12-month program will provide an excellent foundation for future career advancement by providing participants with the opportunity to develop their clinical skills and knowledge supported by trained preceptors, Practice Development Nurses and the Graduate Nurse Program Coordinator. Position available: Aged care specialty with a focus on leadership skills 6-month rotation in 2 of our 4 aged care facilities Applications are to include a cover letter, current resume, including three clinical referees and three recent clinical placement reports. Please include a copy of your academic record. Program commencement: Monday 3 August 2026 (TBC) Applications Open: Now Closing Date: 12 July 2026 Interviews: week of 13 July Information or queries direct to: Bev Clark Nurse Educator NB: Please refer to the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), Nursing Registration Requirements, and take note of the English Language requirements. The NMBA requires all applicants for initial registration to demonstrate English language skills to be suitable for registration. NMBA may require you to sit and achieve a minimum score in an accepted English language test. A position in the Graduate Nurse Program will not be held for an applicant if registration requirements are not met. To view the position description via the link or to apply, please visit our career’s page > to submit your application. The position Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability Apply Now
