How to apply

St Vincent’s is committed to assisting you achieve your professional goals in the development of your nursing career.

We have a proud history as a major tertiary teaching organisation, providing you with the opportunity to experience a wide variety of clinical areas while under the guidance of skilled professionals.

First Nations Graduate Nurse Program 

Applications for 2025 RN Graduate Program open Monday May 27, 2024 and close Friday June 21, 2024.

St Vincent’s offers a dedicated First Nations Graduate Nurse Program, to facilitate the transition into nursing for First Nation and Torres Strait Islander Graduate Nurses.

Graduates are offered two 6-month rotations supported by the Graduate Nurse Program Coordinators and the Practice Development Nurses (PDNs).

The hospital has cultural mentors to further support our First Nations and Torres Strait Islander Graduate Nurses.

For further information contact the Graduate Nurse Coordinators on (03) 9231 2244 or at SVHM.Education.GNP@svha.org.au.

 

Step 1 – Preparing your online application

The following documents are to be uploaded (either a separate Word document or PDF): 

  • Letter of application, addressed Attention to: The Graduate Nurse Coordinator, or Gabriella Nesci and Sarah Britten, outlining why you wish to be a Graduate at St Vincent’s (maximum of one page).
  • Curriculum vitae (maximum of 3 pages).
  • Passport photo of self.
  • Academic transcript to date, with results legend.
  • Copies of your 2 most recent third year clinical placements reports. Clinical reports will need to be certified if not online. Reports must be sent in their entirety not selected parts or pages. If you have not completed a third year medical or surgical placement at the time of application, send your most recent second year medical/surgical placement report.
  • We do not accept Maternal Child & Health placements or Community placement reports.

Additional information required:

  • The name and details of one professional referee (must be a Clinical Teacher, Preceptor or a senior nurse to whom you have recently reported to). Ensure you inform your referee of your intention to list them.
  • All components of the application are considered when shortlisting applicants for interview.
  • If you require assistance submitting your application online contact St Vincent’s People & Organisational Development (HR) on people@svha.org.au
Step 2 - Attending an interview
  • PMCV (Allocation & Placement Service - APS) are coordinating a pre-recorded interview process for all candidates however you will receive an email from the SVHM Graduate Nurse Coordinators if shortlisted to attend an SVHM by July 12.
  • Our interview process is scheduled to take place from Monday July 22 to Friday August 3 2024.
Step 3 - Outcome of PMCV (Allocation & Placement Service - APS)
  • PMCV (Allocation & Placement Service - APS) results are released on Wednesday September 4, 2024. If you are successfully matched to St Vincent’s you will be contacted by phone within 48 hours.

Care of the Older Person Graduate Nurse Program

Applications for 2025 RN Graduate Program open Monday May 27, 2024 and close Friday June 21, 2024.

Applying for our Graduate Nurse Program:

  1. Register with PMCV (Allocation & Placement Service - APS) - gnmp.pmcv.com.au
  2. Complete the online applications for St Vincent’s Graduate Nurse Program via Workday on our website.
    Click here for Application Guidelines.

St Vincent's follows the new PMCV guidelines for 2025. All Victorian, Interstate, New Zealand and International candidates are now eligible to apply for a graduate position through PMCV. 

Step 1 – Preparing your online application

The following documents are to be uploaded (either a separate Word document or PDF): 

  • Letter of application, addressed Attention to: The Graduate Nurse Coordinator, or Gabriella Nesci and Sarah Britten, outlining why you wish to be a Graduate at St Vincent’s (maximum of one page).
  • Curriculum vitae (maximum of 3 pages).
  • Passport photo of self. 
  • Academic transcript to date, with results legend.
  • Copies of your 2 most recent third year clinical placements reports. Clinical reports will need to be certified if not online. Reports must be sent in their entirety not selected parts or pages. If you have not completed a third year medical or surgical placement at the time of application, send your most recent second year medical/surgical placement report.
  • We do not accept Maternal Child & Health placements or Community placement reports.

Additional information required:

  • The name and details of one professional referees (must be a Clinical Teacher, Preceptor or a senior nurse to whom you have recently reported to). Ensure you inform your referee of your intention to list them.
  • All components of the application are considered when shortlisting applicants for interview.
  • If you require assistance submitting your application online contact St Vincent’s People & Organisational Development (HR) on people@svha.org.au
Step 2 - Attending an interview
  • PMCV are coordinating a pre-recorded interview process for all candidates however you will receive an email from the SVHM Graduate Nurse Coordinators if shortlisted to attend an SVHM by July 12.
  • Our interview process is scheduled to take place from Monday July 22 to Friday August 3 2024.
Step 3 - Outcome of PMCV (Allocation & Placement Service - APS)
  • PMCV (Allocation & Placement Service - APS) results are released on Wednesday September 4, 2024. If you are successfully matched to St Vincent’s you will be contacted by phone within 48 hours.

Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice Program 

Applications for the July and November 2024 programs open Tuesday April 2, 2024 and close Monday April 22, 2024.

Complete the online application for St Vincent’s Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice Program via Workday on our website.
To be eligible for the Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice Program applicants must have Australian or New Zealand Citizenship or permanent residence status. 
 
Step 1 – Preparing your online application

The following documents are to be uploaded (either a separate Word document or PDF):

Letter of application, addressed Attention to: Sarah Britten and Gabriella Nesci, outlining why you wish to be a Graduate at St Vincent’s (maximum of one page).
Self passport photo. 
Curriculum vitae (maximum of 3 pages). 
Academic transcript to date, with results legend (certified copy).
Certified copies of your 2 most clinical placement reports. Reports must be sent in their entirety not selected parts or pages. 

Additional information required:

  • The name and details of two professional referees (must be a Clinical Teacher, Preceptor or a senior nurse to whom you have recently reported to). Ensure you inform your referees of your intention to list them.
  • All components of the application are considered when shortlisting applicants for interview. Notification for an online interview will be emailed by Friday May 4, 2024.
  • If you require assistance submitting your application online contact St Vincent’s People & Organisational Development (HR) on people@svha.org.au
  • Step 2 - Attending an interview
    Candidates will be notified via email if shortlisted for interview.
    Interviews to be scheduled for the week of Monday May 6, 2024
    Step 3 - Outcome 
    If you are successful in your application to St Vincent’s you will be contacted by phone by Friday May 24, 2024.

Perioperative Graduate Nurse Program

Applications for 2025 RN Graduate Program open Monday May 27, 2024 and close Friday June 21, 2024.

Applying for our Perioperative Graduate Nurse Program:

  1. Register with PMCV (Allocation & Placement Service - APS) - gnmp.pmcv.com.au
  2. Complete the online applications for St Vincent’s Graduate Nurse Program via Workday on our website.
    Click here for Application Guidelines.

St Vincent's follows the new PMCV guidelines for 2024. All Victorian, Interstate, New Zealand and International candidates are now eligible to apply for a graduate position through PMCV.

 

Step 1 – Preparing your online application

The following documents are to be uploaded (either a separate Word document or PDF): 

  • Letter of application, addressed Attention to: The Graduate Nurse Coordinator, or Gabriella Nesci and Sarah Britten, outlining why you wish to be a Graduate at St Vincent’s (maximum of one page).
  • Curriculum vitae (maximum of 3 pages).
  • Passport photo of self. 
  • Academic transcript to date, with results legend.
  • Copies of your 2 most recent third year clinical placements reports. Clinical reports will need to be certified if not online. Reports must be sent in their entirety not selected parts or pages. If you have not completed a third year medical or surgical placement at the time of application, send your most recent second year medical/surgical placement report.
  • We do not accept Maternal Child & Health placements or Community placement reports.

Additional information required:

  • The name and details of one professional referees (must be a Clinical Teacher, Preceptor or a senior nurse to whom you have recently reported to). Ensure you inform your referee of your intention to list them.
  • All components of the application are considered when shortlisting applicants for interview.
  • If you require assistance submitting your application online contact St Vincent’s People & Organisational Development (HR) on people@svha.org.au
Step 2 - Attending an interview
  • PMCV are coordinating a pre-recorded interview process for all candidates however you will receive an email from the SVHM Graduate Nurse Coordinators if shortlisted to attend an SVHM by July 12.
  • Our interview process is scheduled to take place from Monday July 22 to Friday August 3 2024.
Step 3 - Outcome of PMCV (Allocation & Placement Service - APS)
  • PMCV (Allocation & Placement Service - APS) results are released on Wednesday September 4, 2024. If you are successfully matched to St Vincent’s you will be contacted by phone within 48 hours.

 

Mainstream Registered Nurse Graduate Program

Applications for 2025 RN Graduate Program open Monday May 27, 2024 and close Friday June 21, 2024.

Applying for our Graduate Nurse Program:

  1. Register with PMCV (Allocation & Placement Service - APS) - gnmp.pmcv.com.au
  2. Complete the online applications for St Vincent’s Graduate Nurse Program via Workday on our website.
    Click here for Application Guidelines.

St Vincent's follows the new PMCV guidelines for 2024. All Victorian, Interstate, New Zealand and International candidates are now eligible to apply for a graduate position through PMCV. 

 

Step 1 – Preparing your online application

The following documents are to be uploaded (either a separate Word document or PDF): 

  • Letter of application, addressed Attention to: The Graduate Nurse Coordinator, or Gabriella Nesci and Sarah Britten, outlining why you wish to be a Graduate at St Vincent’s (maximum of one page).
  • Curriculum vitae (maximum of 3 pages).
  • Passport photo of self. 
  • Academic transcript to date, with results legend.
  • Copies of your 2 most recent third year clinical placements reports. Clinical reports will need to be certified if not online. Reports must be sent in their entirety not selected parts or pages. If you have not completed a third year medical or surgical placement at the time of application, send your most recent second year medical/surgical placement report.
  • We do not accept Maternal Child & Health placements or Community placement reports.

Additional information required:

  • The name and details of one professional referees (must be a Clinical Teacher, Preceptor or a senior nurse to whom you have recently reported to). Ensure you inform your referee of your intention to list them.
  • All components of the application are considered when shortlisting applicants for interview.
  • If you require assistance submitting your application online contact St Vincent’s People & Organisational Development (HR) on people@svha.org.au
Step 2 - Attending an interview
  • PMCV are coordinating a pre-recorded interview process for all candidates however you will receive an email from the SVHM Graduate Nurse Coordinators if shortlisted to attend an SVHM by July 12.
  • Our interview process is scheduled to take place from Monday July 22 to Friday August 3 2024.
Step 3 - Outcome of PMCV (Allocation & Placement Service - APS)
  • PMCV (Allocation & Placement Service - APS) results are released on Wednesday September 4, 2024. If you are successfully matched to St Vincent’s you will be contacted by phone within 48 hours.