Graduate Registered Nurse

Kareena'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, maternity, rehabilitation, 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 $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 Kareena Private Hospital?

Kareena Private Hospital is a dynamic acute care facility where graduates gain exposure to a diverse range of specialties, including maternity, special care nursery, theatres, ICU, surgical and medical nursing, and Day of Surgery Admission (DOSA). Throughout your graduate year, you'll be supported by a welcoming team, a dedicated Staff Development Coordinator, and experienced Clinical Preceptors who are committed to your success. Our graduate program provides the guidance, education, and hands-on experience needed to build your confidence and clinical skills. Following the program, you'll have access to exciting career development opportunities, including EN to RN transition, postgraduate midwifery, and UTAS scholarship pathways. 

• 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.