Why build your career with Cabrini?
Choosing your Graduate Program is the first step in creating the career you want. So it’s important to choose the program that works for you.
Our Graduate Program is designed to shape Victoria’s best nurses. That’s why so many graduates stay with us beyond their program. With greater access to 1:1 teaching, ongoing contracts and a proven track record of supporting graduates to build successful pathways, Cabrini’s Graduate Program offers you the best opportunity to build a career you’ll love.
Curated by a team informed by their own time as Cabrini Graduates, our program works for and with grads to deliver the best possible experience.
Cabrini Graduate Program – Let’s build your career in care.
Learn more about the program
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What you need to know
- 12-month program with ongoing contract – starting mid-February 2025
- Open to newly graduating registered nurses
- Applications close 18 July
- Two clinical rotations OR direct entry to 12-month Perioperative Services engagement
What you need to apply
- On-track for AHPRA registration before February 2025
- CV and certified transcripts
(please provide the key to understanding these academic results) - Two most recent clinical placement reports with references
Please note Cabrini runs our program applications and offers independently and is not part of the PMCV APS match process.
Want to learn more about direct entry to Graduate Midwifery?
“Cabrini is big enough to offer all the professional opportunities I want in my career. Plus, Cabrini has a really friendly community, and people who actually care about each other”. - Cabrini Graduate Nurse - Belle
Our program - built by past graduates for today's graduates
Join our Graduate Nurse Program to access a full range of learning experiences supported by a talented and robust team of educators, some who have been Cabrini graduates themselves.
Through your 12-month program and beyond, we will provide you access to 1:1 teaching to set you on the path to becoming confident in your practice and on your way to a successful career.
Our program centres on creating the best pathway for you, which is why we work hard to match you with your preferences in your rotations.
Operating across our 3 hospitals, you can apply to access.
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General Graduate rotations
Your individually tailored program offers four days of work each week and is supported by supernumery and interactive study days.
Program delivery sits across 3 dynamic sites, with Elsternwick hosting the Mental Health rotation exclusively.
Across the General Graduate stream you will have the opportunity to work in two rotations across:
| Acute Cardiac Services Acute cardiac wards caring for patients with cardiac medical conditions and caring for patients post cardiac procedure such as Cardiac Angiograms, thoracic and post Cardiothoracic procedures. |
Emergency Department Emergency Department focussed on providing care to patients presenting with acute medical conditions and orthopaedic trauma. |
Respiratory and Medical Services Acute medical ward caring for patients with acute and chronic respiratory and medical conditions. |
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| Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery Acute surgical wards specialising in caring for postoperative patients who have had joint replacements, neurosurgery, or intracranial procedures. |
Orthopaedic and Neurology Short Stay Surgery Acute surgical wards specialising in caring for postoperative patients who have had orthopaedic and neurology surgery requiring a shorter hospital stay. |
Vascular and Plastic Surgery Acute Surgical ward specialising in caring for patients that are having plastic, reconstructive, cosmetic or vascular surgical procedures. |
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| Colorectal, Hepatobiliary and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Acute surgical ward specialising in caring for patients recovering from major and complex colorectal, hepatobiliary, and upper gastrointestinal surgery. |
Acute Gerontology Medical Acute medical ward specialising in care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions. |
Stroke and Neurological Acute medical ward specialising in care for patients post stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, M.N.D, epilepsy and acute medical conditions. |
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| Oncology & Haematology Acute oncology and haematology ward specialising in caring for patients with a wide range of haematological and cancer illnesses across the spectrum of their haematology and oncology experience. |
Rehabilitation Specialising in the care and rehabilitation of post-surgical and medical patients that are requiring rehabilitation to increase their functional activities of daily living. |
Mental Health Dedicated women’s mental health centre focusing on the treatment of mental health conditions including mood disorders, eating disorders, and addiction. |
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| General Medical Acute medical ward providing care to patients with a wide range of general medical conditions. |
Palliative and Supportive Care A Palliative Care Unit providing support and multidisciplinary care to patients across their continuum of terminal care. |
Locations
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Lisa Thurin Women’s Health Centre
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Secure your future - get the best start with Cabrini
Our program is designed to set you up for a successful Graduate year, to help you become the best nurse you can be. That’s why we offer:
- Ongoing contracts
- 30.4 hour work week
- Free uniforms
- Interactive study days
- Leading number of supernumery days
- Flexible rosters
- Smaller cohorts, and more educators
- Leading salary packaging (means you will take home more pay)
- Committed rotation at offer stage
- Career coaching
At the conclusion of the 12-month program, our Graduates are connected to a guaranteed, ongoing role on one of our wards or speciality areas.
Cabrini creates a raft of professional development opportunities to enhance the graduates year, including the chance to partake in post-graduate studies and other Transitions to Specialty Practices critical care areas. Our Graduate Program alumni have also developed careers beyond nursing, working in education, leadership, quality, compliance and corporate services.
How to apply
You’ll need the following before completing your application:
- CV, including details of clinical placements undertaken
- Details of two clinical referees (name, position title, email address)
- Certified copies of your academic transcript (you can get these certified at your local chemist)
(please provide the key to understanding these academic results) - Two recent acute clinical placement reports (including your final year)
- An appropriate photo for your ID badge
Shortlisted candidates will be emailed an invite to participate in an on-site video interview at the Cabrini Graduate Discovery and Assessment Day. This will involve team assessments, a hospital tour, and an opportunity to network with our current and past graduates, nurse managers and other Cabrini leaders.
Got questions?
Our graduate coordinator, Sue Hewat, is here to help you present the best possible application you can.
Feel free to send her any enquiries or questions throughout the application process.
Please send enquiries to shewat@cabrini.com.au.