Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program February 2027
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What you'll do
- Provide acute care within Perioperative Services (Theatre, Recovery, Endoscopy and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory) or Acute Ward-based Specialties
- Participate in the Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program to transition from novice to confident and competent Professional Nurse
What they're looking for
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse prior to program commencement
- The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Well-developed skills in delivering compassionate, patient-centred care
- Recent clinical placement experience in an acute hospital setting
- Flexibility to work rostered shifts across a 7-day week, including early, late and night shifts
- Must have working rights in Australia
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Job Description:
Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program February 2027 - Perioperative, Acute Ward Speciality Areas
Location: St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside
12 months (52 weeks) maximum term part time contract; February 2027 commencement!
Who are we?
We are part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia group (SVHA), Australia's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider. At St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside and Brisbane, we are especially committed to delivering excellent care, pursuing cutting-edge research, and embracing new and emerging technologies and therapeutics to ensure we remain at the forefront of medicine in Australia, as well as abroad.
Our Graduate Nurses are an integral part of a team, passionate about making a difference to the lives of those you care for, while making a positive contribution to the overall standard of care delivered. You will join a team of highly skilled multidisciplinary professionals, and your enthusiasm and commitment will be highly valued within a supportive team environment.
At St Vincent’s, we are genuinely committed to your professional growth as a clinician. To support your transition from novice to confident and competent Professional Nurse, you’ll be guided by a dedicated team of Clinical Nurses (Education), Experienced Preceptors and the Graduate Program Coordinator. Together, they’ll assist in providing the structure, mentorship, and encouragement you need to thrive.
About the position:
Join the St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside 2027 Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program commencing in February 2027, with the exciting opportunity to work in an acute hospital environment. We offer the following acute-care specialties:
Perioperative Services: Theatre, Recovery, Endoscopy and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory
Acute Ward-based Specialties: Urology, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Oncology/Haematology, Palliative Care, General Medical & Surgical, Gastrointestinal, Colorectal & Bariatric Surgical, Medical Cardiology, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical.
Whatever your passion, we want to hear from you. We’re committed to placing you in specialties that aligns with your interests and career goals. We’ll give careful consideration to your preferences of area that excites you most — because your journey matters.
Our Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program commences February 2nd 2027 with completion in February 2028 offering a 52 week, fixed term, 0.84 FTE position.
For those interested in subacute specialties, positions are available at our Kangaroo Point facility. Please apply to St Vincent’s Private Hospital Brisbane -Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program.
To learn more about our Graduate Program, join our online information session on Friday 25 September 2026 at 11am-1130 am via Microsoft Teams for a brief overview of what our program offers followed by Q & A session with the Graduate Program Coordinator and member of the Education.
This information session is optional; therefore, we recommend that you don’t delay submission of your application.
Microsoft Teams details are:
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/413161127029068?p=F6UKPGULbifjweF8LP
Meeting ID: 413 161 127 029 068
Passcode: CN9Sv6kb
What works for you:
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and professional growth
Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990 per annum & Novated leasing available
Optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
Work with Australia’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, known for its progressive and rapidly growing vision
50% discount on Postgraduate Study through the University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Elizabeth Fraser Scholarships
What works for us:
Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse prior to program commencement
The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Well-developed skills in delivering compassionate, patient-centred care
Recent clinical placement experience in an acute hospital settin
Flexibility to work rostered shifts across a 7-day week, including early, late and night shifts (nights on wards only)
Respectfully, no agencies please.
Applications Close 11th October 2026
If this is the position for you, please select the button now and ensure you include your:
1) Current Resume or CV
2) Cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing your ability to meet the requirements of the role
3) ANSAT interim and final reports from two most recent placements
For any questions, contact, Shivani Chhabra (Clinical Education Coordinator) for a confidential discussion on (07) 3326 3670 or via email shivani.shivani@svha.org.au
Jo Simes (Clinical Education Manager) for a confidential discussion on (07) 3326 3527 or via email joanne.simes@svha.org.au
For a copy of the Position Description, please email talentnational@svha.org.au
Remuneration:
The position of Graduate Enrolled Nurse, in addition to our competitive salary packaging options, is an Enrolled Nurse, Year 1, with a base remuneration of $41.38 hourly + superannuation + shift penalties + allowances.
Reconciliation Action Plan:
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation
Requirements:
St Vincent's Private Hospital Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings.
You must have working rights in Australia.
Closing Date:
10 October 2026 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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