Information for the 2026 program
Regional Care Group Graduate Nurse Program is a unique and exciting program, which will give first year Registered Nurses exposure to a diverse range of clinical experiences within a rural health service.
Our program aims to assist you to develop the critical thinking, time management and practical skills required to consolidate your practice as a Registered Nurse, within a positive and supportive team environment. We are committed to supporting and developing our nursing and midwifery workforce, and seek to retain our graduates for ongoing employment at the successful completion of their graduate year. We offer numerous opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Why come to our campuses at Leongatha and Korumburra?
Leongatha is a town with a population of approximately 5700 located in the heart of South Gippsland and is just under a 2 hour drive from the Melbourne CBD.
Korumburra is a 15 min drive from Leongatha (closer to Melbourne) and has a population of approx. 4600.
With easy access to beautiful beaches including Inverloch and Waratah Bay, and the rugged beauty of Wilson’s Prom, both Leongatha and Korumburra are great bases from which to explore our region.
The surrounding South Gippsland towns provide an additional array of varied dining and shopping options, including café, breweries, vineyards and restaurants as well as local farmers markets nearly every weekend of the year. If you are a cyclist or just love walking you will appreciate the Great Southern Rail Trail accessible from both Leongatha and Korumburra.
Find out more about what our wonderful region has to offer at visitgippsland.
Program structure
Join our exciting Graduate Nursing Program! The 52-week contract starts Feb 2, 2026, with 0.8 EFT hours (0.6 EFT will be considered). There will be an online information session held on June 10th 4-6pm. Please register your interest by emailing education@gshs.com.au.
Face-to-face interviews for interested candidates will be conducted from mid-July/August 2025.
If you are interested in learning more about our graduate program, please reach out to us to secure your spot for a potential tour and meet and greet. Get ready to launch your nursing career with us!