Graduate Registered Nurse

Wollongong 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, Orthopaedics, CCU, Cath Lab, ENT, Intensive Care, Perioperative, Day Surgery, Oncology, Special Care Nursery, Maternity and Birth Suite. 
• 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 Wollongong Private Hospital?

At Wollongong Private Hospital, we are committed to helping graduate nurses transition confidently into professional practice through a supportive and clinically diverse learning environment. You'll be more than just a graduate, you'll be a valued member of our team from day one. Our structured graduate program includes supported orientation, supernumerary time and dedicated Clinical Nurse Educators who provide mentorship, bedside coaching and personalised support. With practical workshops in areas such as wound management, IV therapy, deteriorating patient recognition and medication safety, you'll build the confidence and clinical skills needed to thrive in 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 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.