Perioperative New Graduate Nursing Program 2027

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

Who we are:

As the only private hospital located in the region, Maitland Private Hospital prides itself on delivering positive patient experiences. We have a dedicated and experienced team of specialists, doctors and nurses who meet the needs of our diverse and changing community by providing exceptional patient-centred care, state-of-the‑art medical technology, and a warm, welcoming environment for patients and their families.

Located only 30 minutes from Newcastle, Maitland Private maintains a community-focused feel, while being able to deliver high quality health services to the Maitland and Hunter Valley regions. The hospital encompasses 185 beds, 6 operating theatres, 10 bed ICU, with associated rehabilitation, medical and surgical Wards. Our services include two major medical centres, a dedicated mental health unit, an on‑site cancer centre including radiation oncology, radiology practice and pathology laboratory.

Maitland 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.

Your new role as a new grad nurse:

Exciting opportunities available for highly motivated newly graduated Registered Nurse to join our New Grad Program!

Our Program:

Maitland Private Hospital offers a unique program allowing graduate nurses to rotate through and experience areas of perioperative nursing, including: PACU/Anaesthetics or Scrub/Scout. It will consist of 2 x 6 month rotations, on a 12 month fixed‑term contract, with the opportunity to apply for a permanent position at the conclusion of the new graduate program (if eligible). The position offered will be eight days per fortnight.

About you (essential criteria):





- Completion of your Nursing Degree (Bachelor or Masters) prior to the commencement date.
- AHPRA registration prior to commencement.
- Current Working with Children Check and Police Check.
- Immunisation evidence and serology report in accordance with NSW Health.
- Candidates must have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this role (Australian citizen, permanent resident, NZ resident or hold a valid visa with unrestricted permission to work). We are not offering Visa sponsorship on this occasion.
- Previous experience in a hospital setting, including undergraduate placements or perioperative nursing.

Selection Criteria:

- You’re passionate about a career in perioperative nursing.
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement and safety.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team.
- Strong collaborative interpersonal skills with well‑developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and clinical problem‑solving abilities.
- Exhibit patient‑centred care with an understanding of the qualified, ethical and legal requirements of the role.

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

Benefits and Perks:

- Collaboration with like‑minded professionals across a multi‑disciplinary team.
- Work‑Life Balance – Flexible rostering & working conditions.
- Monday to Friday position, Public Holidays & Christmas off.
- Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities, including potential to undertake discounted post graduate study and paid study leave.
- Super & Novated Lease Salary Packaging Options.
- Fitness Passport.
- Discounted Massages on‑site.

Perioperative Clinical Nurse Educator | Maitland Private Hospital | 175 Chisholm Road, East Maitland NSW 2323 | E: ***************@healthecare.com.au | T: +61 2 4933 8400 | W: maitlandprivate.com.au

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📌 Perioperative New Graduate Nursing Program 2027 (Maitland)
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