Graduate Registered Nurse Program February Perioperative, Acute Ward Speciality Areas and Emergency
Location: St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside
12 months (52 weeks) maximum term part time contract; February 2026 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 Qualified 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 2026 Graduate Registered Nurse Program in February 2026, 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 2026 with completion in February 2027 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, the 10th October at 1pm 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:
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Meeting ID:
Passcode: Pn3vX3DJ
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)
APPLY NOW Respectfully, no agencies please. Applications Close 19 October 2025
If this is the position for you, please select the APPLY button now and ensure you include your:
1) Current Resume or CV - Specify your career goal or objective if you are interested in:
a) the Perioperative Graduate Program**
b) the Ward-based Acute Specialist Area, additionally specify if you are also interested in Emergency Nursing
c) Both Programs**
2) Cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing your ability to meet the requirements of the role
3) ANSAT interim and final reports from current and previous placements
For any questions, contact Jo Simes (Clinical Education Coordinator) for a confidential discussion on or via email
For a copy of the Position Description, please email
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
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.
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