Graduate Registered Nurse Program

St Vincent's Health Australia

. Complete the 12-month (52-week) Graduate Registered Nurse Program commencing 2 February 2027 .

Posted 9/18/2026part-timeBrisbane • AustraliaEntry Level💰 A$45 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to provide compassionate, patient-centred care in a multidisciplinary team environment, while adhering to health and safety requirements and maintaining current registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Current Registration With AHPRACompassionate Patient-Centred CareMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationRecent Clinical Placement ExperienceFlexibility For Rostered Shifts

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Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCompassionate Care

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse

Industry Keywords

Sub-Acute Hospital EnvironmentRehabilitation ServicesChronic Pain ManagementPalliative CareGeriatric Medical ServicesWork Health And Safety ComplianceVaccine Preventable Diseases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete the 12-month (52-week) Graduate Registered Nurse Program commencing 2 February 2027
Work in a sub-acute hospital environment
Provide care across rehabilitation, medical and chronic pain management, palliative care, and geriatric medical services
Work as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team
Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care
Participate in rostered shifts across a 7-day week, including early, late and night shifts
Engage in structured mentorship and support from Clinical Nurses (Education), experienced preceptors and the Graduate Program Coordinator
Attend an optional online information session and participate in program-related learning and development

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 (nights on wards only)
Must have working rights in Australia
Must comply with work health and safety requirements relating to vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings
Current resume or CV required
Cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing ability to meet the role requirements
ANSAT interim and final reports from the most recent two placements required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990 per annum
Novated leasing available
Optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
50% discount on Postgraduate Study through the University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Elizabeth Fraser Scholarships
Supportive team environment with mentorship from Clinical Nurses (Education), experienced preceptors and the Graduate Program Coordinator
Professional growth and career progression opportunities
Transition programs into Critical Care (ICU) Nursing, Cardiac Catheter Lab (CCL) or Perioperative after completion of the graduate year