New Graduate Registered Nurse Program 2026 at Calvary Healthcare

, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical practice, Evidence-based nursing, Patient care, Critical care, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Multidisciplinary teamwork, Clinical supervision, Mentoring, Nursing process, Acute care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Calvary Bruce Private Hospital New Graduate Registered Nurse Oneplus Graduate Nurse Transition Program 2026 * Join one of Canberra’s leading private healthcare providers * Dedicated onsite New Graduate Coordinator to touch base with you daily * 12 month Fixed term part time position with Permanent employment upon successful completion of the program 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. The GNTP is in keeping with Calvary’s values of Hospitality, Healing, Stewardship and Respect. In practice Calvary recognises the worth of the individual, acknowledges talents and skills by providing support, education and mentoring to foster an atmosphere of ’Being for Others’. The Graduate Nurse Transition Program based on a best practice and clinical support, will provide you with; * Structured critical care 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 * Options for critical care rotations * 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 * Career progression across a wide variety of specialities within our hospitals * Access to leading training, mentoring and development pathways * A welcoming, inclusive and values-driven workplace Important dates: * Advert closes 17th of May 2026 * Interviews held on 3rd and 4th of June 2026 * Potential start date 20th of July 2026 You will be provided with: * A dedicated New Graduate coordinator will support you through the 12 month program * 2 Graduate study days * Graduate nurse devoted education sessions * Supernumerary shifts on each rotation * Access to scholarships for post graduate study What you bring Mandatory: * Registered as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) * Valid work rights * New graduate nurse who has not previously participated in a graduate nurse transition program and has not been employed for more than 3 months as a nurse in Australia or overseas. 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. Calvary 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 View full Calvary benefits here [https://www2.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/] How to Apply Submit your online application, addressed to the GNTP Coordinators once complete. Only fully completed applications will be considered. Your application will include: * Your resume (no more than 2 pages) * Your current unofficial transcript with current GPA * ANSAT reports with the Clinical Facilitator feedback. If not available, please provide two most recent clinical placement experience assessments. * At least two referees with a minimum of one clinical referee. Please note, we will conduct reference checks pre interview. * A cover letter of no more than 1 page (using Arial size 10 font, standard margins), responding to the following 4 questions. Please provide specific examples to support your claims in your response. 1. Why you want to participate in the Calvary Oneplus Graduate Nurse Transition Program at CPHB? 2. How do you ensure your practice is of the highest standard? 3. Describe a time when you used well developed communication and interpersonal skills to contribute to an effect team 4. Describe a time in which you were able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care NOTE: SELECTION CRITERIA DOES NOT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED Applications close: 17th of May 2026 and will only be accepted if submitted via Calvary Careers Search Page - Hospitals (calvarycare.org.au) [https://careers.calvarycare.org.au/jobs/search/search-page-hospitals?page=1&cities%5B%5D=Bruce&query=] For more information, please contact our Graduate Nurse Coordinator Vanessa Grosse via Vanessa.Grosse@calvarycare.org.au [Vanessa.Grosse@calvarycare.org.au] Please note the following: * As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role • You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella • Graduates will be offered permanent or fixed term contracts based on their citizenship/permanent residency or full working rights visa type and will be assessed on an individual basis. • Successful candidates will be required to hold AHPRA registration by the commencement of the program. Please commence your AHPRA registration ASAP. • Applicants must have completed Bachelor of Nursing within 12 months of Graduate year commencement. • Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or on a full working rights visa to apply. • As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.

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Responsibilities

The graduate nurse will participate in a 12-month transition program involving rotations across medical, surgical, perioperative, and mental health wards. They will provide safe, evidence-based nursing care while engaging in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision.