Graduate Enrolled Nurse

Nowra's Graduate Program is a structured pathway that supports your transition from graduate to confident, skilled practitioner. Our program is delivered over two distinct stages;

• Year 1: Explore Your Potential: Gain diverse experience through rotations in various clinical settings, including medical, surgical, perioperative care, aneasthetics and day surgery. Discover your passions and build a strong foundation of clinical skills.
• Year 2: Focus Your Expertise: Tailor your development year to your chosen specialty, receiving dedicated mentoring and support to refine your skills and advance your career.

Benefits

• Pay rate: Attractive hourly rate of $36.19 as a Graduate Enrolled Nurse
• Job security: Start your career with the stability of a guaranteed permanent contract
• Transfer: Australia wide hospital transfer opportunities following your graduate year

Why Ramsay Health Care?

Ramsay Health Care, Australia's leading private healthcare provider with over 70 hospitals nationwide, offers a unique opportunity for graduate nurses and midwives. We're more than just a healthcare provider; we're a launchpad for your professional success.

Why Nowra Private Hospital?

Nowra Private Hospital offers Graduates exposure to diverse specialties including perioperative services, surgical specialties, and rehabilitation nursing. Our dedicated educators, facilitators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and experienced nursing team are passionate about teaching and supporting graduates every step of the way. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and collaborative practice, you'll build confidence in a supportive and welcoming environment. Following the program, you'll have opportunities to pursue a range of career pathways, including, UTAS sponsored postgraduate studies, Endoscopy, Oncology, Cardiac Nursing, and Nurse Practitioner roles.

Qualifications

• Have completed or are on track to complete your Diploma of Nursing.
• Eligible for AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse by February 2027
• Hold valid Australian work rights.

Additional Information

• Applicants will be required to complete a Working With Children Check and meet Ramsay’s immunisation requirements.
• Applications close at 11:55PM AEST 6th Sep 2026

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.