Graduate Nurse and Midwifery Programs

Bayside Health Peninsula offers a welcoming, supportive Graduate Nurse and Midwifery Program designed to help you grow with confidence. Graduates benefit from hands‑on learning, strong clinical support, and exposure to a broad range of clinical specialties—setting a solid foundation for long‑term career development.

How do I apply?

To be considered, you’ll need to:

• Apply online and preference Bayside Health Peninsula through the official PMCV Graduate Nursing and Midwifery Program (GNMP) the Match

and

• Apply via the job listing on the Bayside Health Peninsula careers portal,

Both steps are required as part of the recruitment process.

What programs are available?

Programs may include:

• General Nursing
• Midwifery
• Mixed Midwifery/General Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing – with option of Straight Mental Health Nursing or Mixed Mental Health/General Nursing

Program availability varies each year in line with service needs.

Can I apply for more than one program?

Yes. You can preference multiple programs through the PMCV Match while completing one application with Bayside Health Peninsula.

Can international graduates apply?

Yes. International graduates are welcome to apply provided they meet PMCV eligibility requirements and hold a valid working visa. Please note that student visas and employer sponsorship are not supported.

I completed my degree previously — can I still apply?

Possibly. Eligibility is assessed in accordance with PMCV guidelines and Bayside Health Peninsula requirements.

What information and documentation are required for my applications?

For your application to PMCV please refer directly to the Candidate Handbook available from the PMCV website The Match

As part of your application to Bayside Health Peninsula, you’ll need to provide:

• A resume (maximum three pages, must include PMCV number and contact details for two referees)
• Your academic transcript (must include ‘Grading Key’ from your education provider)
• 2x clinical placement reports (must include formative & summative reports for each placement)
• Optional – cover letter

Refer to the Bayside Health Peninsula Application Guidelines for further information.

How recent do my referees need to be?

Referees are ideally from your most recent placements. Placements within the last 12 months are preferred; however we understand some applicants may have varied study pathways and older placements may be considered.

Can my referees be from different health services or specialties?

Yes. Referees may be from different hospitals or clinical areas, as long as they can independently comment on your clinical performance.  We ask for 2 referees from 2 different placements; these can be from the same Health Care Service.

Do my referees submitted to PMCV also need to be listed on my resume?

Yes, your listed referees submitted to PMCV must match those provided on your resume. Details must include their name, profession, Health Service they worked for during your placement, placement dates, contact phone number and email address.

Can I supply work references?

No, we do not accept work references.  References must be from 2 different student placements.  If you cannot supply a 2nd referee from a student placement, a reference may be supplied by either a Nurse/Midwife manager, educator or clinical supervisor for a RUSON/RUSOM role.

Do my referees need to match the stream I am applying for?

Not necessarily for General or Mental Health streams.  Relevant experience is taken into account, but using referees from another specialty will not disadvantage your application.

For Midwifery stream 1 reference must be provided from a midwifery placement.

Should I include my future placements when detailing my placement on my resume?

Yes, if you are aware of any scheduled future placements, please detail this information in your resume.

Do I need to provide previous academic transcripts if I was an EN?

Applicants need to provide and upload an official or downloadable PDF transcript with any academic transcripts that have contributed RPL or credit points towards the Nursing or Midwifery degree. Applicants must also submit any additional academic transcript keys associated with their RPL or credited units.

Can I submit 1 formative and 1 summative assessment clinical placement document that count as 2 clinical placement reports?

No. Two complete clinical placement reports are required.

Reports must be from two different placements and each report must include:

• Both the formative and summative assessment
• Written comments

If your placement was split across two health services (for example, formative completed at one service and summative at another), this is considered as one clinical placement report, not two.

You do not need to provide us with any skills assessments or additional placement competencies.

How are the Nursing programs structured?

General Nursing
The General Nursing stream includes two six‑month rotations, offering exposure to diverse clinical areas and opportunities to build broad clinical capability.

Midwifery
The Midwifery stream offers 12 months in midwifery clinical areas, allowing graduates to build continuity, confidence, and depth of practice within maternity services.

Combined Midwifery / General Nursing
This stream includes a nine‑month rotation in midwifery and a three‑month rotation in General Nursing, supporting skill development across both disciplines.

Mental Health Nursing
We offer two streams of Mental Health Nursing.

The Mental Health straight nursing stream consists of two six‑month rotations in mental health settings, providing exposure to different services and models of care within mental health practice.

The Combined Mental Health / General Nursing stream includes a six‑month rotation in Mental Health and a six‑month rotation in General Nursing, offering a balanced experience across both specialty and acute care environments.

By applying to Mental Health Nursing, you will be considered for both the Mixed Mental Health and straight Mental Health graduate programs.  Successful applicants will be offered the opportunity to request a preference of the straight Mental Health program or the combined Mental Health/General program.

What hours will I work?

Graduates are usually employed at 0.8 EFT, working a rotating roster that includes, AM shifts, PM shifts, night duty (following initial 6 weeks), weekends and public holidays—helping you gain valuable experience across different shifts. Flexible EFT options of 0.7 or 0.6 may also be considered on request to support individual circumstances.

What support will I receive as a graduate?

You’ll be supported throughout the Graduate Program with:

• A structured orientation program
• Dedicated Clinical Educators, Clinical Support Nurses and Education Team
• Ward/Unit Nurse Managers and Preceptors
• Graduate study days
• Ongoing professional development and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our goal is to help you transition confidently from student to independent practitioner.

What is the interview process?

Bayside Health Peninsula utilises the candidate PMCV video interview upload.  Additional interviews are not required.

When are graduate offers released?

Graduate offers are released by PMCV as part of the GNMP Match. Match dates are published on the PMCV website each year.

What is the “key of results” on my transcript?

The “key of results” explains grading symbols and abbreviations used by your university and is usually included with official academic transcripts.

Can I upload screenshots of my transcript?

Applicants are encouraged to upload an official or downloadable PDF transcript rather than screenshots, where possible.

Are there opportunities after the graduate year?

Yes. Subject to availability, graduates may apply for Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) programs after successfully completing the graduate year, supporting further career progression.