Graduate Nurse Program - Application Process

 

What do I need to do next?

Attend a Western Health Information Session (not compulsory).

Applications for our 2022 Graduate Nurse Program are now open 

7 June to 9 July 2021 

GRADUATE NURE PROGRAM - Application Process

 STEP 1:  Register to participate in the GNMP Computer Match Service 

                (Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria PMCV)

Applications must be registered to participate in the Graduate Nurse Computer Match Service via the PMCV Allocation and Placement Service website.  Refer to PMCV for  eligibility and application guidelines.

We will only accept applications that are eligible through the PMCV computer matching service.

 For further information log onto: http://www.computermatching.pmcv.com.au/

STEP 2:  Apply directly to Western Health

In addition to your PMCV application an electronic application must also be submitted to Western Health via our online recruitment portal eRecruit. 

Click here to apply : http://westernhealth.mercury.com.au/

Western Health Application Criteria: 

Documents are to be uploaded electronically and include:

1/ Cover Letter (no more than one page)

2/ Curriculum Vitae/Resume  Include a table that lists all undergraduate clinical placement details and hospital ward experience.  List the names of two referees.

3/ Nominate TWO referees

Referees must be two clinical referees of which one must have directly supervised your undergraduate clinical experience, preferably from a third year adult acute placement (referees from second year acute placements will be accepted if no third year placements). Provide contact details, including their phone numbers and email address.

4/ Certified copy of academic transcript with all results

Key to results must be included

5/ Complete copies of TWO recent acute medical or surgical ward clinical appraisals
    Refer to Frequently Asked Questions for further information.

6/ One recent passport size photograph uploaded with your CV/resume to eRecuit. 

7/ Applications should be addressed to:

Mr Jim Bua
Graduate Nurse Program Coordinator
Western Health
160 Gordon Street
FOOTSCRAY VIC 3011

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Eligibility

Western Health recruits through the PMCV computer match process and currently we only accept applicants that are eligible for computer match. Refer to the PMCV website for eligibility criteria.

My academic transcript does not have my third year results on it

Your final official academic transcript must be submitted with your online application before applications close.  However, if your third year results are not released at the time of your online application you will need to indicate this in your cover letter.  In the interim you may attach your most recent certified academic transcript. 
If you receive your final academic transcript after applications have closed you can email this to [email protected]  by Friday 17 September 2021.

NOTE: If you can't supply your final transcript by this date email our team outlining the reason and when it is likely to be received.  We will require a copy of your final transcript when it becomes available.

My most recent clinical appraisal is not acute placements

Our preference is for TWO most recent acute clinical appraisals from third year.  However, due to COVID-19 restrictions causing disruptions to some student placements we will also accept recent second year acute placement appraisals. 
We will also accept applications with one recent adult acute assessment and one subacute (second/third year) - this can include a mental health placement.

NOTE: If due to COVID-19 restrictions you have experienced disruptions to your student placement/s then you will need to clearly indicate this, in your cover letter, stating the reasons for submitting the appraisals you have available at the time of your application.

My remaining clinical placement will be completed towards the end of the year and not completed at the time of the application process

You may still proceed to upload your online application, including all the documents you have available at the time of your application, before the closing date.

If your remaining placement is completed after the closing date you will need to indicate this in your cover letter, outlining the details of your placement.  Once you have completed this placement email your appraisal to [email protected] 

Do I need to submit both formative and summative assessments?

No.  You are only required to submit your summative assessments.  You must also include the matching rubric from your assessments.

If I have missed the Western Health and PMCV application dates can I apply via email directly to Western Health?

No. Once the application dates close we will not be accepting any further applications.  Applications received via email will not be accepted.

The program includes two six month clinical rotations.  How are these rotations allocated?  Will I be given a preference form or are they randomly allocated?

Two six month rotations during the 12 month program provides graduates with an opportunity to consolidate their knowledge and skills.  Western Health offers a wide range of clinical environments for graduates to work and gain experience necessary for working in other areas of interest in the future.

Applicants that are successful and offered a position within our program will be given a Placement Options Preference form to nominate their ward preferences for rotations.  While we aim to give you one of your top five preferences, given the high demand for more popular wards, this is not guaranteed.

Can I apply for a mid-year program?

Currently, we do not offer a mid-year program. Our GNP recruitment activity will aim to fill all graduate positions for both February and May intakes in 2022.