National Graduate Enrolled Nurse - Feb 2027
Start your graduate year with Healthscope, building confidence through strong support, hands-on learning and rotations within your hospital.
Start your nursing career where your growth means more:
Reaching your completion of studies is a big milestone. At Healthscope, we're here to help you take the next step with an immersive 12-month Graduate Program designed for early-career Enrolled Nurses across Australia. As one of Australia's largest private healthcare providers, we care for communities nationwide through our network of hospitals offering acute, medical, surgical, mental health and rehabilitation services.
What the Graduate Program offers:
Our 12-month program is structured to help you build skills and confidence in your first year as an EN.
One to three rotations within your graduate stream over the 12-month program
Ongoing employment contract from the start of the program
Supernumerary time at the beginning to ease into independent practice
Dedicated support from experienced professionals at site, state and national levels
State Orientation Days to connect with leaders and fellow graduates
Paid study days, peer networking and mentorship opportunities
Annual leave during your first rotation to support your wellbeing
Graduation Ceremony to celebrate your year
Healthscope benefits - discounted health cover, Maxxia Rewards, Fitness Passport, EAP services and more
Hospital Locations:
Our Graduate Program is offered across a range of hospitals in QLD, NT, NSW, VIC, SA and TAS.
Graduate streams (availability varies by hospital and state):
General Nursing
Perioperative Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
You'll be able to nominate 1st, 2nd and 3rd hospital preferences and your preferred graduate stream when you apply.
What makes Healthscope different for graduates:
In the private healthcare sector, you'll gain hands-on experience while being supported every step of the way.
As a Healthscope EN you will:
Work closely with patients, families and healthcare teams to deliver high-quality care
Learn from experienced nurses, educators and medical specialists
Explore specialty areas that interest you as you grow your career
Benefit from structured rosters that recognise life outside of work
What you'll be doing as a Graduate EN:
Delivering safe nursing care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse
Monitoring and documenting patient progress
Assisting with medications and treatments within scope of practice
Supporting patient recovery and rehabilitation
Educating and supporting patients and families
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
Contributing to a positive patient experience
What we're looking for & to be eligible, you'll need:
Evidence of Australian working rights
Completion of an Enrolled Nursing qualification after 1 June 2026, or expected completion before 17 January 2027
Availability for a minimum of 30 hours per week on a rotating roster, including AM, PM, nights, weekends and public holidays
What to prepare for your application:
Updated resume
Two recent student clinical placement reports
Proof of Australian working rights
If currently on a student or temporary visa, a brief document outlining proposed next visa plans
Recruitment timeline:
Applications - August 2026
Screening - September 2026
Interviews at site - October 2026
Offers - October to November 2026
Onboarding - November 2026 to January 2027
Orientation/commencement - February 2027 to March 2027
Ready to start your graduate year with Healthscope?
Take the next step in your nursing career and apply online today to join Healthscope's Graduate Program for Enrolled Nurses, where your career truly means more
