GradStart Registered Nurse - Location Negotiable

GradStart Registered Nurse - Location Negotiable

Requisition Number : REQ603881

Employment Type : Full-time / Part-time options considered

Position Classification : Registered Nurse

Remuneration : $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours per week : Up to 38

Applications Close : 25 November 2025

Vaccination Category : A

Location : Variable across MLHD

About Us

Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is our region’s largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.

At MLHD, you’ll deliver meaningful care across diverse settings, with access to career development opportunities, advanced technology, and comprehensive employee benefits. Here in the Riverina, we treasure your nursing skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.

About the Opportunity

Provide safe, compassionate, person‑centred nursing care in collaboration with patients, their families and carers, as well as the multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.

The MLHD GradStart Registered Nurse program is offered to recently registered nurse graduates. The purpose of the program is to provide clinical and professional support as the RN transitions from an undergraduate student into the workforce.

The transition process is essential for the consolidation of theoretical studies and clinical skills.

The GradStart RN program is conducted over a 12‑month period and contracts are 54 weeks long. The program can be completed on a full‑time or part‑time basis (minimum of 0.84 FTE).

The MLHD GradStart program offers candidates a supported graduate year encompassing :

• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax‑free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Cathy Hanrahan via cathy.hanrahan@health.nsw.gov.au, if you have any questions about this role.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

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