Graduate Registered Nurse

Port Macquarie'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, operating theatres, PACU, aneasthetics and rehabilitation. 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 $40.24 as a Graduate Registered 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 Port Macquarie Private Hospital?

Port Macquarie Private Hospital offers Graduates experience across a diverse range of specialties, including orthopaedics, general surgery, bariatrics, gynaecology, ophthalmology, urology, vascular, and rehabilitation. Our Graduate Nurse Program offers a supportive transition to practice with dedicated clinical preceptors, hospital educators, regular education sessions, workshops, and clinical supervision to foster your professional growth. You'll be welcomed by a friendly team, supported by approachable managers and preceptors, and benefit from flexible rostering in a positive learning environment. Following the program, you'll have opportunities to pursue a range of career pathways, including;  UTAS post graduate studies and specialty development in operating theatres, rehabilitation and surgical nursing.

Qualifications

• Have completed or are on track to complete your Bachelor of Nursing.
• Eligible for AHPRA registration as a Registered 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.