Graduate Registered Nurse Program 2026 at UnitingCare Queensland

Sunshine Coast Regional, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

42.5

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Work, Nursing Skills Consolidation, Person-Centred Care, Clinical Practice Application, Communication, Customer Service, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Education Delivery, Workshop Facilitation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Graduate Registered Nurse Program - 2026 Mid Year Intake | UnitingCare Hospitals Applications now open for Graduate Registered Nurses Employment Status: Permanent part time position offering 32 hours per week Remuneration: $42.50 p/hr + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances Commencement Date: 17th of August 2026 Your part in UnitingCare Hospitals team: Over the course of our 12-month program (permanent role), you can expect to be exposed to varied and exciting clinical work. You will be provided the support and opportunity to consolidate your Nursing skills and learning, to deliver safe and holistic person-centred care, apply best clinical practice and ensure a safe environment for our patients. Working collaboratively with your multidisciplinary team, you will apply your exceptional communication and customer service skills. Supporting you to succeed – your graduate year and beyond: Most importantly, we offer educators, leaders and colleagues that genuinely care from the heart about your success. Some have been supporting and educating others for over 20 years – so they have a good understanding of what you’ll experience your first year in the real world. We’re extremely proud of the graduate support and learning experience we provide and many of our graduates will go on to experience exceptional careers with our UnitingCare Health family, and beyond. Graduate study days, education sessions, formal courses, workshops and supernumerary hours are just some of the ways we support you in your graduate year. What makes a difference for us? To be eligible to apply, you will need: To have completed your Bachelor of Nursing between July 2025 to July 2026 To hold registration with AHPRA by 17 August 2026 and be able to commence the program on 17 of August 2026 Flexibility to work a full rotating roster (in a part-time 0.8 FTE position) Unlimited working rights in Australia (please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship) Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements, as well as other probity checks required by legislation or company policy How to Apply: Follow the Apply button to apply now. Ensure you upload your Resume, Cover letter AND most recent Student Placement Report. In your Cover Letter, please include: What you believe you could contribute to the team at UnitingCare Which areas of nursing you are most passionate about and why How this Graduate opportunity will support your long terms goals *Please note there will also be a series of application questions to answer upon submission. You will have the opportunity to select which Hospital/s you wish to apply for and can select one specific Hospital or up to 4 if you would like your application to be considered for multiple Hospitals. Please take note of where our Hospitals are located, and if this will be a suitable location for you to work from. Please ensure you submit your application by 5th of April 2026. For further information please contact: gradnurserecruitment@uchealth.com.au. SPECIALITY STREAMS AVAILABLE AT UNITINGCARE HOSPITALS For more information relating to each individual hospital and their streams, please see the below links. The Wesley Hospital, Auchenflower Brisbane http://www.wesley.com.au/health-professionals/graduate-nurse-program Buderim Private Hospital, Sunshine Coast https://buderimprivatehospital.com.au/careers/graduates-and-students#5 St Andrews War Memorial Hospital, Spring Hill Brisbane https://standrewshospital.com.au/careers/graduate-program St Stephen Private Hospital, Hervey Bay https://ststephenshospital.com.au/careers/graduates-and-students What makes a difference for you? NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family By joining our Hospitals, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness. Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. www.unitingcareqld.com.au We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare familiy. 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Responsibilities

The role involves exposure to varied clinical work over a 12-month program, focusing on consolidating nursing skills to deliver safe and holistic person-centered care. Graduates will apply best clinical practices while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.