Graduate Registered/Enrolled Nurse Program 2027

Job Description:

Better and fairer care. Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care and outreach programs.

Launch your nursing career at one of Australia's leading private hospitals.

Join the St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney Graduate Nursing Program and gain the skills, confidence and support needed to thrive as a nurse. Through structured education, dedicated clinical support and exposure to a diverse range of specialties, you'll build a strong foundation for a rewarding nursing career. We offer clinical opportunities in the following streams:

• Medical and Surgical Nursing
• Perioperative Nursing (Anaesthetics, Recovery and Scrub/Scout)
• Intensive Care Nursing (12-month dedicated RN stream)
• Young Adult Mental Health (combined with Medical/Surgical rotation)
  

The 12-month program offers flexible work arrangements, with both full-time (5 days/week) and part-time (4 days/week) options available.

As a valued member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will have access to learning and development activities, exposure to the latest surgical and medical approaches, new technologies, and integrated patient care methods. We offer a respectful and collaborative learning environment, with professional advancement opportunities and a range of benefits including:

• Substantial salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay by reducing the amount of tax you pay.
• Access to discounts on gym memberships (Fitness Passport), private health insurance, and pharmacy services
• A comprehensive orientation program and supernumerary days
• Allocated professional development study days and ongoing education sessions
• Dedicated Clinical Nurse Educators and preceptors in every unit
• Be part of one of the highest-ranked private hospitals for patient experience, recognised nationally and internationally.

Our program is designed to build confidence, clinical competence and safe practice as you transition into your first year of nursing.

About you

You must have completed a Bachelor of Nursing or Diploma of Nursing within the last 12 months or are due to complete and gain AHPRA registration prior to commencing the program on 1st February 2027.

Your skills will include:

• Registered Nurse / Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA registration.
• Computer literacy and understanding of relevant information systems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work within the interdisciplinary team.
• Time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands in a complex environment.
• Strong commitment to providing excellent clinical care and continued professional development.

Why work at St Vincent’s?

St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney has a longstanding reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and evidence-based practice. As a new graduate nurse, you will work alongside experienced nurses, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams in a hospital known for managing complex cases and advanced treatments. Our graduate program combines strong clinical support, exposure to diverse specialties, excellent professional development opportunities, and a values-based culture. You'll be supported as you transition from student to registered nurse while building the skills and confidence needed for a long-term nursing career.

About the hospital

• Located in the heart of Darlinghurst, you'll enjoy easy access to public transport, Sydney's vibrant café and cultural scene, and some of Australia's most iconic beaches.
• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
• Groundbreaking technologies, including world-first robotic-assisted surgeries
• Highly specialized services in orthopaedics, heart and lung, head and neck, neurosurgery, urology, vascular surgery, upper GI/hepatobiliary surgery, ENT, colorectal surgery, gynaecology, neurology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, cancer services, and mental health

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How to apply

If this is the ideal role for you, apply today! Applications close 12th July 2026.

To be considered, your application must include:

• Cover Letter that is no longer than one page in length with responses to the below:
  • Stream interest - Please indicate if you have a preference for medical/surgical, perioperative, ICU, mental health or no particular preference.
  • Why did you select Nursing as your chosen career?
  • Why do you want to join the SVPHS New Graduate Program?
  • We encourage you to write your responses in your own words (not AI) so we can better understand your motivations, experiences and suitability for the program.
• A copy of your CV/Resume
• Supply minimum of two referees including email address and mobile contact for each

Interviews will be held between 26th August and 2nd September 2026.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Any Questions?

Please contact the Learning & Development team on svphs.learningdevelopmentteam@svha.org.au or 0481 475 581

Closing Date:

12 July 2026 11:59pm

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 https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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