A large number of our graduate nurses each year choose to remain with St. Vincent's post their Graduate Nurse Program.  Career Information Sessions are conducted throughout September providing Graduates with important information on the opportunities available at STV such as Grade 2 Year 1 Clinical Rotational Program, Casual Nurse Banks, Postgraduate Studies, and Unit Positions.

Grade 2 Year 1 Clinical Rotational Program

This highly sought after program following the GNP is offered only to St Vincent’s graduates. It is popular with those who are still unsure of which area of nursing they wish to specialise in, or who want to gain further experience before specialising, and perhaps undertaking postgraduate study.

This year we have 26 nurses rotating through 3 acute clinical areas (many completing a medical, surgical and specialty/high dependency rotation). We also have 3 nurses rotating through a sub acute clinical rotational program where the emphasis is on caring for the older person (completing a rotation in orthopaedics, rehabilitation and with the aged care assessment team). There is a challenging education program & preceptorship support to complement the year.

Postgraduate Courses

Many of our postgraduate courses are run in affiliation with the University of Melbourne, with some offering scholarships. 

The Postgraduate Diplomas in Advanced Clinical Nursing currently offered include:

Critical Care

Cardiac Care

Orthopaedics

Renal

Medical

Emergency  

Peri-operative

 Anaesthetics

Mental Health

Cancer

Neurosciences

Gerontics

Casual Nurse Bank

There are several Casual Nurse Banks operating across SVHM, which offer you the ultimate flexibility and control of your own roster. You are able to choose your shifts, indicate preferred clinical areas, and gain experience in a variety of clinical areas. It is ideal for nurses planning to travel or pursuing additional study.