Graduate Nurse Programs
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) offer structured Graduate Nurse Programs that turn newly graduated Registered Nurses into competent and confident professionals. Our programs develop specific knowledge and skills required to work in a tertiary paediatric
hospital through a model of continuous learning and development, in a safe and supportive environment.
Our programs are specifically designed to promote:
- Child and family centered care
- Competence in paediatric nursing practice
- Engagement in critical questioning and reflective practice
- Integration into effective multidisciplinary teams
Graduate Nurse Program options
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2026 Graduate Nurse Programs Information Sessions
Join us at one of our sessions to discover the RCH 2026 program options for newly graduated registered nurses.
Graduate Nurse Programs Information Session
Wednesday 21 May 2025
This is a hybrid event and bookings are essential for both in-person and online places.
Register now for Programs Information Sessions
Graduate Nurse Programs Twilight Sessions
Tuesday 13 May, Thursday 22 May and Tuesday 27 May
These interactive sessions provide an opportunity to experience what our Graduate Nurse Programs are all about, while connecting with current nursing staff and learning how our structured programs turn graduates into competent and confident professionals.
Places in each session are strictly limited, so don't miss out!
Register now for Twilight Sessions
Key dates 2026 Program
(*subject to change in line with PMVC dates)
| Graduate Nurse Program Hybrid Information Session |
Wednesday 21 May 2025 |
| RCH Application open and closing date |
Monday 2 June 2025 - Wednesday 2 July 2025 at 5pm |
| Shortlisting Process |
July* |
| Notification of interviews by email (following shortlisting stage) |
August* |
| Interviews |
August* |
| Allocation & Placement (PMCV) results available to applicants |
Wednesday 17 September 2025 |
| RCH contacts successful applicants |
September (following PMVC results)* |
| Intake one commencement |
January/February 2026 (subject to change as required) |
| Intake two commencement |
June/July 2026 (subject to change as required) |
Key contacts
Office hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm
Administrator, Nursing Education
Chrissy Temperley, Ashlee Moore and/or Ellie Codman
Telephone: 9345 6716
Email: nursing.education@rch.org.au
Nurse Educator, Graduate Nurse Programs
Meagan Roumani
Telephone: 9345 6716
Email: nursing.education@rch.org.au
Claudia Barriga
Telephone: 9345 6716
Email: nursing.education@rch.org.au
Psychiatric Nurse Consultant
Laura Hainsworth
Telephone: 9345 6937
Email: laura.hainsworth@rch.org.au