New Graduate Enrolled Nurse – Oneplus Graduate Nurse Transition Program 2026
Join one of Canberra's leading private healthcare providers.
Diverse, supportive and inclusive working environment that encourages and promotes innovation.
12 month Fixed term part time position with Permanent employment upon successful completion of the program.
Exceptional learning and development opportunities on offer both internally & externally.
Excellent salary packaging options available.
About Calvary Bruce Private Hospital
Calvary Bruce Private Hospital is one of the Capital's leading private healthcare providers featuring eight state‐of‐the‐art digitally integrated theatres, including a hybrid cath lab as well as the only dedicated private mental health facility in the ACT.
Our values of Hospitality, Healing, Stewardship and Respect underpin all that we do. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities and various life experiences and faiths. Here at Calvary Bruce Private we work together to provide opportunities that empower and enrich our staff.
About the Program
Calvary Bruce Private Hospital runs the Calvary OnePlus Graduate Nurse Transition Program (GNTP), a national program that supports the individual in developing principles of clinical practice that promote the transference of knowledge, skills and behaviour for life‐long learning. Through support and reflection, the program will empower the individual to make well‐informed evidence‐based decisions throughout their career. This twelve‐month practice‐based program enables graduates to learn the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes in a supportive environment in a variety of clinical settings throughout the organisation.
* Structured transition program with 2 x 6 month rotations over the year through medical, surgical wards, perioperative and mental health wards at 0.8 FTE (negotiable).
* A dedicated New Graduate coordinator will support you through the 12 month program.
* Monthly support meetings.
* Regular clinical supervision and support.
* Options to nominate preferred rotation areas.
* Flexible rostering.
* Tailored study days.
* Specialty specific competency books.
* Dedicated multi‐day Orientation Program.
* Allocated Preceptors for each Graduate.
* Supernumerary shifts at the commencement of each rotation.
* No on call for the duration of the Graduate Year.
* Work across a range of clinical areas in supportive environments recognised as centres of excellence.
* Graduate nurse devoted education sessions.
* Access to scholarships for post‐graduate study.
* Access to leading training, mentoring and development pathways.
* A welcoming, inclusive and values‐driven workplace.
* Career progression across a wide variety of specialities within our hospitals.
Important Dates
* Advert closes 17th of May 2026.
* Interviews held on 3rd and 4th of June 2026.
* Potential start date 20th of July 2026.
What You Bring
Mandatory
* Registered as a Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Valid work rights.
* New graduate enrolled nurse who has not previously participated in a graduate enrolled nurse transition program and has not been employed for more than 3 months as an enrolled nurse in Australia or overseas.
* Graduates must have completed Diploma of Nursing within 12 months of Graduate year commencement.
Desirable
* Demonstrated effective communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
* Demonstrated ability to utilise the Nursing Process in the provision of safe, evidence based nursing care to patients in an acute care environment.
* Participation in ongoing professional development of self and others.
Benefits
* Not‐for‐profit salary packaging options, discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
* Paid parental leave.
* Discounted private health insurance and gym memberships.
* Training, development pathways and career opportunities.
* Flexible hours that make sense for you.
* Proud to be a leader in gender equality.
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