Graduate Registered Nurse

Lake 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, Perioperative, Anaesthetics, Emergency, ICU, CCU, Cardiology, Cath Lab, Oncology, Haematology, and Palliative Care. 
• 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 Lake Macquarie Private Hospital?

Lake Macquarie offers graduates the best of both worlds, the variety and career opportunities of a large hospital while being part of a small, friendly, and supportive team. As home to the Hunter Region's only private Emergency Department, supported by Interventional Cardiology (CCL), ICU and CCU, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of acute clinical experiences. You'll also have the opportunity to experience rotations in mental health and rehab across multiple hospitals within the Ramsay Newcastle network including: Warners Bay Private Hospital, Berkeley Vale Private Hospital & Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown. 

• 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.