Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program

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're committed to your professional growth. Join a friendly, supportive, and highly skilled healthcare team where you'll be encouraged to expand your knowledge, develop your clinical expertise, and become one of our outstanding clinicians - all while working in a positive and collaborative environment.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Join the St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside (SVPHN) Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program in February 2026, with exciting opportunities to work within an acute hospital environment. We offer the following specialties: Urology, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Oncology/Haematology, Palliative Care, General Medical & Surgical, Gastrointestinal, Colorectal & Bariatric Surgical, Medical Cardiology, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgical.

Our Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program commences February 2026 with completion in February 2027 offering a 52-week, fixed term, 0.84 FTE position.

To learn more about our Graduate Program, join our online information session on:

Friday, the 10th October at 1pm via Microsoft Teams for a brief overview of what our program offers followed by Q & A session with the Graduate Program Coordinator. This information session is optional, therefore I recommend you don't delay submission of your application.

Microsoft Teams details are:

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Meeting ID:

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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-centred care
• Recent clinical placement experience in an acute hospital setting
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts across a 7-day week, including night shifts after the first 3 months of the program

APPLY NOW Respectfully, no agencies please - Applications Close 19 October 2025

If this is the position for you, please select the APPLY button now and ensure you include your:

1) Current Resume or CV

2) Cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing your ability to meet the requirements of the role

3) ANSAT interim and final reports from current and previous placement

For any questions, contact Jo Simes (Clinical Education Coordinator) 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 a Level 1, Year 1, with a base remuneration of $39.98 hourly + superannuation + shift penalties + allowances.

RECONCILATION 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 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.