Graduate Registered Nurse Program

St Vincent's Health Australia

. Complete the 12-month 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 within a multidisciplinary team in a sub-acute hospital environment. Holds current registration with AHPRA and possesses recent clinical placement experience in an acute hospital setting.

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Current AHPRA RegistrationPatient-Centred CareMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationRecent Clinical Placement ExperienceFlexibility for Rostered Shifts

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Compassionate CareEffective Communication

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Sub-Acute HospitalRehabilitationChronic Pain ManagementPalliative CareGeriatric Medical ServicesVaccine Preventable Diseases ComplianceGraduate Registered Nurse Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete the 12-month 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 within a multidisciplinary team
Participate in structured mentorship and support from Clinical Nurses (Education), experienced preceptors, and the Graduate Program Coordinator
Work a 0.84 FTE rostered position across a 7-day week
Attend optional online program information session and engage with program support and development activities

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 requirements relating to vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings
Current resume or CV
Cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing ability to meet role requirements
ANSAT interim and final reports from most recent two placements

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, mentorship, and professional growth support