Learn about how to apply for our Graduate Nurse Program.
Applications for the 2025 Graduate Nurse Program open Monday 27 May and close Friday 21 June 2024.
All candidates must apply through both:
Interested in the program?
Come along to one of our information sessions to find out about the rotations available at the RMH, support you’ll receive during the program, future career opportunities, and the application process.
The evening will feature a live Q&A with panellists from our education team, 2024 grads, and NUM group.
When: Wednesday 15 May, 5pm to 6.30pm and Tuesday 28 May, 5pm to 6.30pm
Where: The Charles La Trobe Theatre at the RMH Parkville
If you would prefer to watch a recording or cannot attend, a video of the info session will be posted to our website in late May.
How to submit your application
Step 1 - Register with PMCV
Check your eligibility for a 2025 program, then register with PMCV Allocation and Placement Service – APS.
Once registered, list the RMH as a preference.
Step 2 - Apply to the RMH
Apply to the RMH and complete the online application via our online recruitment portal. You will need your PMCV number for this process.
When asked "Are you applying for a Nursing Role?" (under "Employment History"), select "No”.
The Royal Melbourne Hospital follows the PMCV APS eligibility criteria for the 2025 Match. We welcome applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and temporary residents who hold a visa that gives them the right to work in Australia.
See the PMCV website for full eligibility criteria.
Application documents
Upload the following documents to our recruitment portal.
- Outline why you would like to join the RMH Graduate Program
- Address your letter to Katelyn Stevens, Transition to Practice ADON, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, 300 Grattan Street, Parkville 3052
- Your letter should be maximum one page
- Include a table outlining the details of all of your completed and upcoming clinical placements (dates, year level, organisation, clinical area)
- Include details of two clinical referees (the same references that you provided to PMCV). We recommend you check with your referees whether they are happy to provide you with a reference
- Maximum two pages
- Official academic transcripts only accepted (including My eQuals)
- Provide all results received to date
- Include the grading key or we cannot accept your document
- Your transcript does not need to be certified
- Include your two most recent clinical placement appraisals (both formative and summative grading and comments)
- These must include the organisation and ward or speciality where you completed your placement
- If you have not yet had the opportunity to complete two acute clinical placements, we will accept your most recent aged care appraisal tool
All components of your application are reviewed and considered when shortlisting for interview.
If you have any questions or require assistance when preparing or submitting your application, contact the GNP Recruitment team at gnprecruitment@mh.org.au
Interview process
The interview process includes a video interview with PMCV and a group interview with the RMH.
PMCV video interview
PMCV require you to complete an online video interview anytime between 10am Monday 1 July and 5pm Thursday 4 July. This is to be recorded via the PMCV site.
PMCV have some helpful information on preparing for your interview and tips on their website.
The RMH will review the video interview for shortlisted candidates.
Group interview
Shortlisted candidates will also receive an email to invite them to book a face-to-face group interview at the RMH Parkville. These will be conducted between 29 July and 16 August from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
We can arrange online group interviews by application for exceptional circumstances (such as interstate applications).
Application outcome
PMCV results will be available Wednesday 4 September at 10am.
If you have matched with the RMH, you will receive a phone call and email from the Nursing Education Department congratulating you and welcoming you to the organisation.
For more information, contact the Transition to Practice Programs team at gnprecruitment@mh.org.au or call 0408 179 288.
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