Newcastle Private Hospital - Graduate Enrolled Nurse (General) Feb 2026

Join Newcastle Private Hospital’s Nurse Graduate Program! Your career means more here - gain hands-on experience while being supported every step of the way.

Here at Healthscope in our graduate program … your career means more!

At Healthscope, we understand the dedication it takes to reach this milestone in your nursing or midwifery journey. That’s why we’re here to help you take the next exciting step in your career with our immersive and comprehensive graduate program.

As Australia’s only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider, we care for communities nationwide through our network of 37 hospitals offering acute, medical, surgical, mental health, and rehabilitation services.

Newcastle Private Hospital, where doing what you love means more.
Newcastle Private Hospital is a 189 bed, acute, private hospital facility co-located on the John Hunter Campus at Rankin Park. The hospital has 11 theatres including a hybrid theatre and a 15 bed Intensive Care Unit.  It also has a cardiac suite including a cardiac catheter laboratory and a 16 bed Coronary Care Unit.  A private maternity suite including 6 birthing suites and a special care baby nursery is available for families in the Newcastle region.

We are also an integrated, multidisciplinary cancer service, offering chemotherapy and immunotherapies for both inpatients and outpatients in our 9 chair infusion centre and dedicated 10 bed oncology ward.

What’s Included in the Graduate Program? 

Our 12-month program, available in full-time or part-time roles (minimum 30 hours/week), is designed to help early career nurses and midwives transition into independent practice and enhance their clinical skills. This program is paired with an additional Consolidation Year to ensure you’re well-prepared to succeed. 

·       Ongoing employment contract

·       Benefit from supernumerary time as you ease into independent clinical practice.

·       Enjoy dedicated support from experienced professionals at site, state, and national levels.

·       Connect with leaders and fellow graduates at State Orientation Days.

·       Take advantage of paid study days, peer networking, and mentorship opportunities.

·       Prioritize your well-being with annual leave during your first rotation.

·       Celebrate your achievements at our Graduation Ceremony.

·       Healthscope Benefits – discounted health cover, Maxxia Rewards, Fitness Passport, EAP services and more!

 What we’ll need from you

·       Evidence of Australian working rights

·       Completion of a nursing or midwifery course after 1st June 2025 or expected completion at least one month before starting.

·       Availability for a minimum of 30 hours/week, on a rotating roster including AM, PM, night, weekends, and public holidays.

What to get ready for your application

·       Your updated resume (Mandatory)

·       Two recent student clinical placement reports (Mandatory)

·       Proof of Australian working rights (e.g. Australian / New Zealand passport, Australian birth certificate, or international passport and relevant Australian working visa evidence). If you currently hold a student visa, please outline your plans for your next visa

·       February & March 2026                              Orientations

Take the next exciting step in your career today— Apply online and join Healthscope, where your career truly means more.