Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program 2026

ENROLLED NURSE GRADUATE PROGRAM 

• Start your career with us in the Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program - commencing February 2026
• 64 hours per fortnight x multiple positions
• Be in control of your nursing career and preference an area that interests you
• Ongoing positions after successfully completing your graduate program within Bendigo Health

The Position 

Job Reference: 3046

Position Title: Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program 
Classification: IB68
Salary per hour (exc. super): $35.52
Hours per fortnight: 64
Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time 

Closing date: 24/10/2025

Why our Graduate Program

The Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program provides an opportunity for newly qualified Enrolled Nurses to make the transition to professional practice in a structured and supported 12 month program, offering successful candidates two x 6 month rotations - Acute/Subacute and Residential Care. As part of the graduate program, graduate nurses are supported to consolidate and develop clinical and professional competence, in line with the Enrolled Nurse Standards of Practice, commensurate with the expected level and experience of a beginning practitioner. 

Bendigo Health offer a range of Graduate Programs. Each program includes a comprehensive induction and orientation, supernumerary time, supported learning and development opportunities/study days, debriefing and bedside education.

Following the successful completion of the 12 month program graduates are matched to ongoing positions at Bendigo Health. This may be in a particular unit or alternatively on our mental health or residential pool. Further information will be provided during your graduate program.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs including Employee Assistance Program 
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Workforce Planning & Resourcing on 03 5454 9346 for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE 

Application Checklist: HERE 

Careers Video Reference: Bendigo Health Nurse & Midwifery Programs 

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