This information session is optional; therefore, we recommend that you don’t delay submission of your application.

Job Description

Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program February 2027 - Perioperative, Acute Ward Speciality Areas

Location: St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside

12 months (52 weeks) maximum term part time contract; February 2027 commencement!

Who are we?

We are part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia group (SVHA), Australia's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider. At St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside and Brisbane, we are especially committed to delivering excellent care, pursuing cutting-edge research, and embracing new and emerging technologies and therapeutics to ensure we remain at the forefront of medicine in Australia, as well as abroad.

Our Graduate Nurses are an integral part of a team, passionate about making a difference to the lives of those you care for, while making a positive contribution to the overall standard of care delivered. You will join a team of highly skilled multidisciplinary professionals, and your enthusiasm and commitment will be highly valued within a supportive team environment.

At St Vincent’s, we are genuinely committed to your professional growth as a clinician. To support your transition from novice to confident and competent Qualified Nurse, you’ll be guided by a dedicated team of Clinical Nurses (Education), Experienced Preceptors and the Graduate Program Coordinator. Together, they’ll assist in providing the structure, mentorship, and encouragement you need to thrive.

About the position

Join the St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside 2027 Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program commencing in February 2027, with the exciting opportunity to work in an acute hospital environment. We offer the following acute-care specialties:

Perioperative Services: Theatre, Recovery, Endoscopy and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory

Acute Ward-based Specialties: Urology, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Oncology/Haematology, Palliative Care, General Medical & Surgical, Gastrointestinal,



Colorectal & Bariatric Surgical, Medical Cardiology, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical.

Whatever your passion, we want to hear from you. We’re committed to placing you in specialties that aligns with your interests and career goals. We’ll give careful consideration to your preferences of area that excites you most — because your journey matters.

Our Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program commences February 2nd 2027 with completion in February 2028 offering a 52 week, fixed term, 0.84 FTE position.

For those interested in subacute specialties, positions are available at our Kangaroo Point facility. Please apply to St Vincent’s Private Hospital Brisbane -Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program.

To learn more about our Graduate Program, join our online information session on Friday 25 September 2026 at 11am-1130 am via Microsoft Teams for a brief overview of what our program offers followed by Q & A session with the Graduate Program Coordinator and member of the Education.

Microsoft Teams details are: Join:

Meeting ID:

Passcode: CN9Sv6kb

What works for you

- We offer a range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and professional growth
- Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990 per annum & Novated leasing available
- Optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
- Work with Australia’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, known for its progressive and rapidly growing vision
- 50% discount on Postgraduate Study through the University of Tasmania (UTAS)
- Elizabeth Fraser Scholarships

What works for us





- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse prior to program commencement
- The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Well-developed skills in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care
- Recent clinical placement experience in an acute hospital setting
- Flexibility to work rostered shifts across a 7-day week, including early, late and night shifts (nights on wards only)

For any questions, contact, Shivani Chhabra (Clinical Education Coordinator) for a confidential discussion on or via email

Jo Simes (Clinical Education Manager) for a confidential discussion on or via email

For a copy of the Position Description, please email

Remuneration

The position of Graduate Enrolled Nurse, in addition to our competitive salary packaging options, is an Enrolled Nurse, Year 1, with a base remuneration of $41.38 hourly + superannuation + shift penalties + allowances.

Reconciliation Action Plan

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit

Requirements

St Vincent's Private Hospital Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings.

You must have working rights in Australia.

Closing Date

10 October :59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit or get in contact at

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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