Position Overview

Location: Deakin, ACT, Australia – 2600
Contract Type: Fixed Term – Time Specific
Closing Date: Aug

New Graduate Enrolled Nurse (EN)

- Commitment to quality nursing care.
- Work in accordance with the mission and vision of Calvary and actively participate in developing a culture that promotes Calvary's values.
- Join our diverse, inclusive, and supportive Nursing teams.
- Ongoing learning and development tailored to suit your goals.
- Excellent salary packaging options available.

About The Role

Calvary John James Hospital (CJJH) runs a Graduate Nurse Transition Program (GNTP) across three areas: Medical, Surgical, and Rehabilitation wards. These programs support individuals 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 empowers individuals to make well‑informed, evidence‑based decisions throughout their careers.

The GNTP strongly emphasises Calvary’s values of Hospitality, Healing, Stewardship, and Respect. Calvary recognises the worth of the individual and acknowledges talents and skills by providing support, education, and mentoring to foster an atmosphere of ‘Being for Others’. Our program is designed to develop you into a competent and confident Nurse, facilitate professional adjustment to the workforce, and accentuate your adult self‑directed learning skills, fostering a commitment to a career in nursing. The Nursing program consists of two rotations over 12 months, 6 months in each area.



The choice of area is open to negotiation and subject to the candidate’s aptitude and future learning goals. There is no guarantee you will be placed in your first preference.

What You Will Be Provided With

- A dedicated Learning & Development Team of clinical facilitators and New Graduate preceptors who will support you throughout the 12‑month program.
- 3 full days of clinical orientation.
- 2 graduate‑specific study days.
- Monthly clinical workshops.
- Supernumerary shifts on each rotation.
- Access to scholarships for postgraduate study.

What You Bring – Mandatory

- Registered or eligible for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- A willingness and interest in learning the skills associated with clinical nursing, including critical care skills.
- Australian or NZ Citizenship or the capacity to work permanently in Australia.

What You Bring – Desirable

- 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 workplace.
- A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission‑based organisation.
- Participation in the ongoing professional development of self and others.

Contact Person: Jennifer Kal / Milan Adhikari
Contact Position Title: L&D; Coordinator / Clinical Development Nurse
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📌 New Graduate Enrolled Nurse (Canberra)
🏢 Calvary Health Care
📍 Canberra