To provide a structured program that supports the development of Graduate RNs into competent practicing nurses. With a focus on enhancing skills and knowledge necessary for providing safe patient care and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview of the Program
12-month program
Two streams offered – Medical/Surgical and Perioperative
Graduate Nurses will rotate through three of the below departments for 4 months each rotation.
12 months in Scrub/Scout, OR
2 x six month in Anaesthetics/PACU
Rotations offered
Inpatient Ward
Surgical Admissions and Recovery (SAR)
Emergency Department
Pre-Admission
Specialist Clinics
As above
Hours offered
Part time
64 hours per fortnight
Full time
80 hours per fortnight
Clinical Support
When you start your employment at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, you will attend a 4-day comprehensive orientation program. This includes an introduction to ophthalmic and ear, nose, throat (ENT) nursing. Periop graduates will attend 5 days orientation.
In each clinical area you will be supernumerary for a specific period based on both your needs and those of the clinical area.
Each clinical area has a Clinical Nurse Educator and a Clinical Support Nurse who will support your learning and transition to working independently. There is also a dedicated Graduate Nurse Coordinator who will support you in your transition into the workforce. The Eye and Ear provide a preceptorship model, where experienced Registered Nurses offer additional support, on a shift-to-shift basis.
Study Days/Continuing Professional Development
4 study days – includes specialty and general nursing topics
Mandatory and professionally recommended courses, workplace learning modules. Some include practical components.
Regular unit in-service education
Graduate specific debrief sessions over the year
Graduate identified SMART goals to work on over each rotation
Application Process
Applications open: Monday 1st June 2026- follow dates on PMCV website for guidance.
Apply through the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV) Allocation and Placement Service, which administers the Graduate Nursing and Midwifery Program (GNMP) on behalf of the Department of Health.
More information: GNMP website – pmcv.com.au
Applications open Monday June 1st, 2026.
Information sessions will be conducted online or Face to face, in May 2026.Please review the Humanitix links above.
Select The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital as one of your preferred health services.
Please note that applications cannot be accepted outside the PMCV process. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements as outlined on the GNMP website.
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital cannot accept applications from outside the PMCV allocation and placement service, and all applicants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined on the GNMP website
Video Interviews for all suitable candidates will be scheduled by the PMCV from 10am Monday 6th July- 5pm Thursday 9th
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital will conduct separate face-to-face interviews with candidates, once we have reviewed the online interviews.
Face to face interviews will be conducted between Wednesday August 12th– Thursday August 27th.
Please include the following documents in your online application:
Up-to-date resume/CV (include minimum 2 referees)
Most recent academic transcript (certification not necessary)
Clinical appraisals/ANSAT for 2nd & 3rd academic year (acute placements preferred)
A recent passport photograph
Cover letter – please specify preferred stream and why you would like to complete your Graduate year with The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital cannot accept applications from outside the GNMP allocation and placement service match conducted by the PMCV.
We will take your preferences into account, but cannot guarantee a rotation in preferred departments.
As the Graduate RN Program is a 12-month contract, it is recommended that graduates review the careers page on the Eye and Ear website for available positions.
Contact our Nurse Education Unit
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