New Graduate Nurse Program 2027: Registered and Enrolled Nurses

Position: New Graduate Nurse Program 2027: (Registered and Enrolled Nurses)

Status: Part Time

Care is our passion. People are our business. Excellence is our standard. Growth is our ambition.

At Lingard Private Hospital, we’re all about supporting real people to deliver extraordinary care. As part of the Healthe Care team, you can expect:

Part time opportunity with flexible rostering to support your work/life balance

Collaboration with like-minded professionals across a multi-disciplinary team

Fitness passport

Grow with us - commitment to career development, ongoing training and development

Paid parental leave

Novated lease opportunities

About the role

We know the first weeks and months on the frontline as a fully qualified nurse can be an incredibly exciting but daunting experience. That's why here at Lingard, we will be with you every step of the way. Our caring team of highly experienced clinical professionals will guide, support and teach you as you grow in knowledge and confidence as a Registered Nurse.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the team at Lingard Private Hospital as a member of our New Graduate Program. We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate graduate Registered and Enrolled nurses to commence in February 2027.

We can offer you the following:

2 x 6 month rotations

A structured rotation including choice of: surgical, rehabilitation, cardiology (Coronary Care Unit/Cardiac Cath Lab)





Inspirational leadership with preceptorship and dedicated New Grad Coordinator

Time to engage in critical thinking and reflective practice

A supportive clinical workplace which links knowledge to practice

Opportunity to work with the best specialists and clinical professionals in Newcastle, as part of a highly motivated team

Career progression at Lingard Private and other Healthe Care facilities throughout Australia

Comprehensive orientation and educational support

State of the art facilities across two campuses

3 x in-house paid study days

Supernumerary days at beginning of each rotation

Display high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrate clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving abilities

Demonstrate ability to work within a team

Exhibit understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements of the role

Demonstrate understanding of the role in applying continuous improvement to quality and safety

Demonstrate application and understanding of Healthe Care core values

Who we are

Centrally located between the shops and cafes of The Junction, and the rolling waves of Merewether Beach,



Lingard is Newcastle’s largest private hospital and offers the community access to the best surgical care in the region.

Spanning two sites Lingard offers 14 theatres, 2 endoscopy suites, cardiac catheterisation lab, ICU, 2 surgical wards, cardiac ward, rehabilitation ward and dedicated day surgery centre. With specialist consulting rooms nearby, and a radiology practice and pathology laboratory onsite, Lingard Private Hospital offers a health precinct second-to-none.

We are proud to employ the best medical specialists and staff from across the Newcastle region. As part of Lingard Private you will be joining a team that values every person, where people are leaders in their field, and where innovation and best practice drive everything we do.

Looking for the best possible start to your career, or your next step? With a focus on education and development, Lingard will support your career every step of the way!

Lingard Private Hospital is a key facility within the Healthe Care Group. We are a private healthcare provider of choice, driving innovation and clinical best practice to the services we provide.

Closing Date - 5pm Friday 31 July 2026

Interview invitations will be emailed to successful applicants by 6th August, with interviews to be held in August/September.

Position Enquiries

Sophie Farrell & Denva Fookes-Noone, Staff Development Coordinators.

This position will be classified under the Healthe Care (NSW Hospitals) and NSWNMA/ANMF NSW Branch Enterprise Agreement 2022.

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📌 New Graduate Nurse Program 2027: Registered and Enrolled Nurses (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Healthe Care Group
📍 Newcastle City Council