Graduate Registered Nurse Program - February 2027

St Vincent's Health Australia; St Helens; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals & Entertainment card up to $2,65

Postgraduate study discounts

Scholarships

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside in Brisbane is launching its 2027 Graduate Registered Nurse Program for February 2027, offering perioperative, acute ward specialties and emergency nursing rotations. The program runs for 12 months as a fixed-term, 0.84 FTE position, with a pathway to further development in Critical Care.

Applicants must be enrolled as Registered Nurses with AHPRA, able to work across a 7-day roster, and committed to compassionate, patient-centred care in a

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse prior to program commencement.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside 2027 Graduate Registered Nurse Program commencing February 2027.
• Work across acute hospital specialties including Perioperative, Acute Ward-based Specialties and Emergency Nursing.
• Contribute to patient-centred care in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description:

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside Graduate Registered Nurse Program - February 2027 - Perioperative, Acute Ward Speciality Areas and Emergency

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 Registered Nurse Program 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 & Emergency Nursing: Urology, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Oncology/Haematology, Palliative Care, General Medical & Surgical, Gastrointestinal, Colorectal & Bariatric Surgical, Medical Cardiology, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical, Emergency Nursing (usually offered as 12 months with no rotation)

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 Registered Nurse Program commences February 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. You will find more information St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane

Additionally, our Northside site offers a transition programs into: Critical Care (ICU) Nursing, available for consideration after your graduate year, supporting your continued growth and career progression.

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 Perioperative Education Team.

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 a Registered 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
• If applying for an Emergency Nursing stream, recent clinical experience in an Emergency Department is preferred
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts across a 7-day week, including early, late and night shifts (nights on wards only)

Remuneration: The position of Graduate Registered Nurse, in addition to our competitive salary packaging options, is a Registered Nurse Level 1, Year 1, with a base remuneration of $43.59 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 11:59pm

Reconciliation 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 [e-mail]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct

For any questions, contact Shivani Chhabra (Clinical Education Coordinator) for a confidential discussion on [phone] or [e-mail]

Jo Simes (Clinical Education Manager) for a confidential discussion on [phone] or [e-mail]

For a copy of the Position Description, please email [e-mail]