Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program 2027

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd.; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

UnitingCare Hospitals invites applications for a 12-month Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program commencing 1 February 2027. The permanent part-time role offers 32 hours per week across a full rotating roster, with $36.56 per hour plus super, not-for-profit salary packaging, penalties and allowances.

Candidates must have completed a Diploma of Nursing between June 2025 and February 2027, be registered with AHPRA by 1 February 2027, and be eligible to work in Australia without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Completed Diploma of Nursing between June 2025 and February 2027.
• Hold AHPRA registration by 1 February 2027.
• Be able to commence the program on 1 February 2027.
• Flexibility to work a full rotating roster in a part-time 0.8 FTE position.
• Unlimited working rights in Australia (no sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Consolidate nursing skills and deliver safe, holistic person-centred care.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively.
• Apply best clinical practice in a hospital setting and uphold infection control.
• Support graduate learning through education and supernumerary activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma of Nursing

Job description

**Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program - February 2027**Applications now open for Graduate Enrolled Nurses* ***Employment Status:**Permanent part time position offering 32 hours per week** ***Remuneration:** $36.56 p/hr + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances** ***Commencement Date:** 1 February 2027***Your part in UnitingCare Hospitals team:**Over the course of our **12-month program (permanent role)**, you can expect to be exposed to varied and exciting clinical work. You will be provided the support and opportunity to consolidate your Nursing skills and learning, to deliver safe and holistic person-centred care, apply best clinical practice and ensure a safe environment for our patients. Working collaboratively with your multidisciplinary team, you will apply your exceptional communication and customer service skills.**Supporting you to succeed – your graduate year and beyond:**Most importantly, we offer educators, leaders and colleagues that genuinely care from the heart about your success. Some have been supporting and educating others for over 20 years – so they have a good understanding of what you’ll experience your first year in the real world. We’re extremely proud of the graduate support and learning experience we provide and many of our graduates will go on to experience exceptional careers with our UnitingCare Health family, and beyond. Graduate study days, education sessions, formal courses, workshops and supernumerary hours are just some of the ways we support you in your graduate year.**What makes a difference for us?**To be eligible to apply, you will need:* To have completed your Diploma of Nursing **between June 2025 to February 2027*** To hold registration with AHPRA by 1 February 2027 and be able to **commence** the program on **1 February 2027*** Flexibility to work a **full rotating roster** (in a part-time 0.8 FTE position)* Unlimited working rights in Australia (please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship)* Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements, as well as other probity checks required by legislation or company policy**How to Apply:**Follow the Apply button to apply now. Ensure you upload your **Resume, Cover letter AND most recent Student Placement Report**.**In your Cover Letter, please include:*** What you believe you could contribute to the team at UnitingCare* Which areas of nursing you are most passionate about and why* How this Graduate opportunity will support your long terms goals*\\*Please note there will also be a series of **application questions** to answer upon submission. You will have the **opportunity to select which Hospital/s you wish to apply for** and can select one specific Hospital or up to four if you would like your application to be considered for multiple Hospitals. Please take note of where our Hospitals are located, and if this will be a suitable location for you to work from.***Please ensure you submit your application by 4 October 2026****. For further information please contact** [e-mail]**.**