Graduate Registered Nurse

Cairns Private'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, Rehab, Operating Theatres, PACU and Anaesthetics, 
• 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 $41.89 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 Cairns Private Hospital?

Cairns Private offers graduates the opportunity to gain experience across a diverse range of acute medical, surgical and specialty services in a supportive and caring environment. Throughout your graduate program, you'll receive ongoing skills training, in-service education and dedicated support from experienced nurses to help build your confidence and clinical skills. With one-on-one guidance and dedicated preceptorship, you'll feel supported as you transition from student to nurse. If you're looking for a graduate program where you'll be welcomed, encouraged and supported to grow from day one, Cairns Private is a great place to start your nursing career.

• 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.

• Applicants will be required to complete 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.