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Job Application
Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program - August 2026 Intake
St Vincent's Care Services - 15-05-2026
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program - August 2026
📍 Location: St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside
⏱️ 12 months (52 weeks) maximum term part time contract; August 2026 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 Professional 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 2026 Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program commencing in August 2026, with the exciting opportunity to work in an acute hospital environment. We offer the following acute-care specialties:
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 August 4th 2026 with completion in August 2027 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.
Additionally, our Northside site offers a transition programs into Perioperative Nursing for consideration after completion of your graduate year, supporting your continued growth and career progression.
To learn more about our Graduate Program, join our online information session on:
Wednesday 20 May at 1pm 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.
This information session is optional; therefore, we recommend that you don’t delay submission of your application.
Microsoft Teams details are:
Meeting ID: 448 706 234 798 2
Passcode: Nd93Sc3k
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 early, late and night shifts (nights on wards only)
APPLY NOW! Respectfully, no agencies please.
Applications Close 31st May 2026
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 placements
For any questions, contact Jo Simes (Clinical Education Coordinator) for a confidential discussion on (07) 3326 3670 or via email joanne.simes@svha.org.au
For a copy of the Position Description, please email talentnational@svha.org.au
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 http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation
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.