Enrolled Nurse - Graduate

Mater Group; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Staff benefits

On-site parking

Health & wellbeing services

Gym discounts

Job summary

Mater invites newly qualified Enrolled Nurses to apply for the 12-month Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program at Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton, commencing 15 February 2027. The program offers tailored clinical support, professional development, and pathways to ongoing employment.

The role is permanent, with a 64-hour fortnight schedule, and a salary of $37.93 per hour plus superannuation and staff benefits, supporting your transition from student to practicing nurse.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Nursing completed within the past 12 months or soon after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-month Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program with structured learning and development modules.
• Engage in clinical learning workshops and mentorship from senior clinicians and educators.
• Transition into an Enrolled Nurse position upon program completion.

Education

Diploma of Nursing

Job description

You have earned your diploma. Now build your future with Mater.

At Mater our Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program is designed to support your transition from student to confident nurse. With tailored clinical support, professional development opportunities, and pathways to ongoing employment, you will start your career with confidence and purpose.

Applications are now open for newly qualified Enrolled Nurses at Mater Private HospitalRockhampton

Graduate with a future. Grow with purpose. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Join one of Australia's largest and most experienced healthcare providers and take the next step in your nursing career.

Our 12-month Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program is offered on a permanent basis (64 hours per fortnight), commencing 15 February 2027, providing a seamless transition into an Enrolled Nurse position on completion

At Mater, you will be supported every step of the way by experienced senior clinicians, educators and professional development teams dedicated to helping you grow your skills and confidence in practice.

Salary: $37.93 per hour plus superannuationandaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits!

About You

We are looking for passionate and motivated Diploma of Nursing graduates who are eager to learn, build confidence and make a difference in patient care.

You will thrive at Mater if you are committed to professional growth, value teamwork and are excited to develop your skills in a supportive healthcare environment.

To be eligible, you will have completed a Diploma of Nursing within the past 12 months and have less than six months (or 900 hours) of post-graduate experience as an Enrolled Nurse.

What is included in the program?

Throughout the 12-month program, you will build your clinical capability through structured learning and development opportunities, including:

• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Mandatory education and training
• Individual learning goals and development planning
• Clinical learning modules and workshops
• Support from experienced clinicians and educators

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to 700,000 patients each year across 12 hospitals. We are leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you will be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Due to the high volume of applications, we thank all applicants for their interest. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted following the closing date.

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

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