Healthscope Graduate Registered Nurse Acute Revive Program in Melbourne

Did you miss out on a Graduate Year Program? Are you looking for an opportunity to commence your nursing career in the acute hospital setting? Then come and be a part of our 12‑week intensive Graduate Nurse Acute Revive program.

The Program:

• On joining the Program, you will be placed at one of our acute/rehabilitation Healthscope hospitals in a dedicated clinical area.
• You will be given supernumerary time to assist your transition along with a dedicated education program to develop all your acute skills.
• The program will run for 12 weeks and on completion, applicants will continue to access shifts through Healthscope’s Victorian Casual Flexi Crew.
• This will enable you to enhance and develop your nursing career.
• The position throughout the program is that of casual, with the potential for permanent part‑time positions after the program as available or you may wish to remain in a casual capacity.

To be able to participate in the program, applicants must:

• Attend all 6 study days, inclusive of Healthscope orientation.
• Be available to work a minimum of 3 days per week across the 7‑day roster – excluding night duty.

Requirements for the Program:

• Flexible and have the ability to adapt to a changing clinical landscape.
• Committed to the successful completion of the program.
• Motivated and enjoy the challenge of working in a team environment.
• Passionate about the delivery of exceptional customer service and patient centred care.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must have current AHPRA registration.
• Working rights within Australia.
• Have completed your nursing studies within the last 12 months.
• Current Working with Children’s Check (Employee Version).

Applicants must be available for a minimum of 3 shifts per week for the duration of the program. The program is scheduled to commence the week of Monday 14th September 2026.

Healthscope hospitals available for the 2026 Acute Revive Program include:

• Dorset Rehabilitation Centre
• John Fawkner Private Hospital
• Knox Private Hospital
• Latrobe Private Hospital
• North Park Private Hospital
• Ringwood Private Hospital
• The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation – no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

Benefits:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance (non‑casuals only).
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth.

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Applications close: 6th July 2026.

Salary will be based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement – Healthscope VIC / HVRN – Nurses and Midwives Agreement, starting from $37.60 per hour.

Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.