Graduate Registered Nurse Program 2027

Job Description

Graduate Registered Nurse Program - February 2027 Applications now open for Graduate Registered Nurses

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Employment Status: Permanent part time position offering 32 hours per week Remuneration: $42.50 p/hr + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances Commencement Date: 1 February 2027

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Your part in UnitingCare Hospitals team:

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Over the course of our 12-month program (permanent role), you can expect to be exposed to varied and exciting clinical work. You will be provided the support and opportunity to consolidate your Nursing skills and learning, to deliver safe and holistic person-centred care, apply best clinical practice and ensure a safe environment for our patients. Working collaboratively with your multidisciplinary team, you will apply your exceptional communication and customer service skills.

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Supporting you to succeed – your graduate year and beyond:

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Most importantly, we offer educators, leaders and colleagues that genuinely care from the heart about your success. Some have been supporting and educating others for over 20 years – so they have a good understanding of what you'll experience your first year in the real world. We're extremely proud of the graduate support and learning experience we provide and many of our graduates will go on to experience exceptional careers with our UnitingCare Health family, and beyond. Graduate study days, education sessions, formal courses, workshops and supernumerary hours are just some of the ways we support you in your graduate year.

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What makes a difference for us? To be eligible to apply, you will need:

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• To have completed your Bachelor of Nursing between January 2026 to February 2027
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• To hold registration with AHPRA by 1 February 2027 and be able to commence the program on 1 February 2027
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• Flexibility to work a full rotating roster (in a part-time 0.8 FTE position)
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• Unlimited working rights in Australia (please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship)
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• Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements, as well as other probity checks required by legislation or company policy
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SPECIALITY STREAMS AVAILABLE AT UNITINGCARE HOSPITALS

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For more information relating to each individual hospital and their streams, please see the below links.

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• The Wesley Hospital, Auchenflower Brisbane http://www.wesley.com.au/health-professionals/graduate-nurse-program
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• Buderim Private Hospital, Sunshine Coast https://buderimprivatehospital.com.au/careers/graduates-and-students#5
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• St Andrews War Memorial Hospital, Spring Hill Brisbane https://standrewshospital.com.au/careers/graduate-program
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• St Stephen Private Hospital, Hervey Bay https://ststephenshospital.com.au/careers/graduates-and-students
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What makes a difference for you?

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The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example for more than 100 years. Joining our team, you'll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. We're a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital.

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Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits.

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To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the SalaryPackagingExplained link A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months' service, in addition to the government scheme Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events Career development opportunitiesto challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme Diversity &Inclusion Our approach is simple– everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.

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We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

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Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

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Commitment to Safeguarding We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.

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UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts.

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For more than 100 years we've been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. www.unitingcareqld.com.au We're on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example.

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So, if you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it's time you joined our UnitingCare familiy. UnitingCare - Join us We invite you to Introduce Yourself to assist us in finding a position that aligns with your interests and skills. Let's make a meaningful difference, together.