Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse Program (Mid-year intake)

• Role Title: Registered Nurse, Graduate Nurse Program
• Role Type: Fixed Term, Full-time and Part-time positions available
• Department and Location: The Mater Hospital, North Sydney
• Salary: 39.23 AUD base per hour.

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.

About The Role:

• We are looking for remarkable Graduate Nurses who are passionate about nursing to be part of the Mater New Graduate Nurse Program. Our program runs for 18 months and offers 3 different rotations throughout the program.
• We offer orientation to departments, regular protected teaching time, graduate study days, Individualised Learning Plans and have Educators and experienced staff to assist you throughout your program.

About You:

• You must have completed within the past 12 months an undergraduate degree in nursing; or are due to complete the same prior to the start date of the Mater graduate program.
• Have no more than 6 months’ work experience as a Registered Nurse since graduation, if you completed graduation within the past 12 months.
• Meet all requirements and eligibility to apply for National Nursing Registration (APHRA).
• Provide all required documentation as requested via the Mater Workday system.
• Provide documentation supporting Australian Residency status (i.e. proof of residency or citizenship).
• Overseas students must have documented proof of English Language skills test, as accepted by AHPRA or evidence of a booking for a test at the time of interview.
• Be able to undertake 18 months full time or part time employment.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development.

Why Work at St Vincent’s?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community.
• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport.
• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank.
• Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free.
• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs including the D’Apice Scholarship for Enrolled nurses, and paid study leave.

About The Mater:

In this role you will be based at the Mater hospital, North Sydney.

• One of Sydney’s premier private hospitals.
• Close by to train stations at North Sydney, St Leonards, and Crows Nest, and buses on Pacific Highway.
• The only Australian hospital that is a member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres.
• Core specialties include Obstetrics, Orthopaedics including hip and knee joint replacements, bone and sports injuries, cardiology, cancer care and surgery, lung and vascular medicine, ear, nose and throat surgery, urology, endocrine surgery, and neurosurgery.

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:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

The closing date for applications is 17th May 2026

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Belinda MacNamara, Learning & Development Coordinator for a confidential discussion.

Belinda.MacNamara@svha.org.au or 02 99007590

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.