Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program 2027

2027Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program Calvary Health Care South Australia

Calvary Adelaide Hospital Calvary North Adelaide Hospital Calvary Central Districts Hospital

• Start your nursing career with one of Australias most trusted healthcare providers.
• Calvary Health Care South Australia is seeking passionate and dedicated Graduate Enrolled Nurses to join our Graduate Nurse Transition Program (GNTP) across our three private hospitals in South Australia.
• As one of Australias leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare organisations Calvary is committed to delivering exceptional care and continuing the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary.

Why Choose Calvary

• Permanent employment upon successful completion of the program
• Excellent salary packaging options
• Access to leading trainingmentoringand development pathways
• A welcominginclusiveand values-driven workplace
• Career progression across a wide variety of specialities within our hospitals
• Graduate Nurse Transition Program based on a best practice and clinical support with:
• Dedicated GNTP Coordinators
• Monthly support meetings
• Tailored study days
• Regular clinical supervision and support

About the Program

• Structured transition program with rotations in either Acute (6 monthprogram) or Peri-Operative (12 monthprogram) at 0.8FTE/ 60 hours/fortnight(negotiable).
• Options to nominate preferred rotation areas
• Flexible rostering
• Specialty specific competency books
• Dedicated multi day Orientation Program
• Allocated Preceptors for each Graduate
• Supernumerary shifts at the commencement of each rotation
• No on call for the duration of the Graduate Program
• No night duty shifts for the first 3 months of the Graduate Program
• Work across a range of clinical areas in supportive environments recognised as centres of excellence
• Notallocatedto work with students for the first 6 months of the Graduate Program
• 3 paid study days over the12 monthprogram included in your FTE.
• Monthly debrief meetings with Graduate Support Team
• Regular shoulder-to-shoulder support on shift
• Graduation ceremony uponsuccessfulcompletion of the Graduate Program

Who We Are Looking For

• Recent graduates with a Diploma of Nursing and Registered with AHPRA. AHPRA Registration to be finalised prior to start date (early 2027)
• Less than 3 months of full-timeEN experience in Australia or overseas
• Unrestricted working rights with the ability to work 60 hours / fortnight minimum.
• Availability to work on a 24/7 rotating roster (Acute)
• Commitment to compassionate mission-driven care

Calvary Benefits

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options
• Paid parental leave
• Discounted private health insurance and gym memberships
• Ongoing training and education
• Flexible work hours
• Proud to be a leader in gender equality

View full Calvary benefits here.

How to Apply

When all questions have been answered and documents are attachedsubmityouronline application. Only fully completed applications will be considered.

Required documents:

• 1 page Cover letteraddressed to the GNTP Coordinators
• Resume with full clinical reference list(3 referees: minimum 2 Clinical)
• Full placement history included in resume
• Most recent clinical placement report
• Unofficial or official academic transcript

Please review ourRecruitment Handbook CalvarySA GNTP Booklet before applying.

• As part of the application process you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include but is not limited to reference checks work rights criminal history check NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19 influenza tuberculosis screening hepatitis diphtheria tetanus varicella