Graduate Nurse Program 2027

Hammond Health & Hospitals; Sydney, Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Blended learning

Rewards and Recognition

Fitness Passport

Scholarships for higher education

Referral bonus

Job summary

HammondCare invites applications for new graduate Registered Nurses on a 12-month full-time contract starting March 2027. Positions available at Macquarie Park, Neringah or Braeside hospitals, with rotations through Rehab, Palliative Care and Older Peoples Mental Health.

We seek graduates eligible to register with AHPRA, with strong communication and teamwork skills, and a commitment to quality and safety aligned with HammondCare Mission in Action.

Qualifications

• Eligible to register with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Clinical knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Understanding of professional, ethical and legal requirements.
• Commitment to quality and safety improvement and HammondCare Mission in Action.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Rehab, Palliative Care and Older Peoples Mental Health across Macquarie Park, Neringah and Braeside sites.
• Contribute as a team member to safe, effective and quality patient care.
• Support the HammondCare Mission in Action in daily practice and activities.

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

An exciting full-time contract opportunity for new graduate nurses in 2027 based at one of HammondCare Hospitals – Macquarie Park, Neringah or Braeside. Join our multi-disciplinary team of caring professionals.

The Registered Nurse works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care. These will be 12 month full-time roles starting in March 2027. The essence of this role works within the scope of professional nursing practice. To contribute as a team member and promote the mission and mission in action. Rotate through Rehab, Palliative Care and Older Peoples Mental Health across our Macquarie Park, Neringah and Braeside sites.

About you

• Eligibility to register with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and clinical problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team
• Demonstrated understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements of the role
• Demonstrated understanding of the role in applying continuous improvement to quality and safety
• Demonstrated understanding of the HammondCare Mission in Action, purpose and values

Benefits

• Financial - including salary packaging options
• Health and Wellbeing - including Employee Assistance Program
• Blended learning programs - eLearning and face-to-face
• Reward and Recognition Program

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion.

We strive to create an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

We believe your job should be rewarding and the ability to make a difference every day is a great place to start.

Applications close on 30th October 2026. All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion.

We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. Weve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life's most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare.

We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work. Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years.

Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care. We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills. Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals.

As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits!

Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres.

When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.