OpenFieldGrampians Health Regional Clinical Nursing Residency
Structured 12-month graduate nursing transition program offered jointly with Grampians Health Ballarat for graduating ACU nurses.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completed Bachelor of Nursing from ACU Ballarat with satisfactory clinical hurdle assessments
- English language proficiency
- AHPRA English language requirements met
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Graduate nurse application portfolio, clinical placement logs, and police clearance
- Recommendation letters
- 2 clinical preceptor evaluations
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full award graduate nurse salary AUD $68,000/year with rotational shift allowances
- Application fee
- AUD $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Paid graduate nursing position (No tuition)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Australian Catholic University, Ballarat Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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