QLD Graduate Registered Nurse

Here at Healthscope in our graduate program … your career means more!

At Healthscope, we understand the dedication it takes to reach this milestone in your nursing or midwifery journey. That’s why we’re here to help you take the next exciting step in your career with our immersive and comprehensive graduate program.

As a large healthcare provider operating across multiple Australian states, we care for communities nationwide through our network of hospitals offering acute, medical, surgical, mental health, and rehabilitation services.

What makes working with Healthscope different?

In the private healthcare sector, you’ll gain hands-on experience while being supported every step of the way. As the primary link between patients and doctors, our nurses and midwives play a vital role in delivering exceptional care. You’ll find opportunities to accelerate your career, specialize in areas that inspire you, to enjoy the flexibility that comes from a structured environment.

At Healthscope, we know life doesn’t stop outside of work. That’s why our leaders create rosters that suit your unique career and life stage.

What’s Included in the Graduate Program? 

Our 12-month program, available in full-time or part-time roles (minimum 30 hours/week), is designed to help early career nurses and midwives transition into independent practice and enhance their clinical skills.

·         General and Perioperative graduate streams available – depending on Hospital preference.

·         One to three rotations within your graduate stream over the 12-month program

·         Ongoing employment contract

·         Benefit from supernumerary time as you ease into independent clinical practice.

·         Enjoy dedicated support from experienced professionals at site, state, and national levels.

·         Connect with leaders and fellow graduates at State Orientation Days.

·         Take advantage of paid study days, peer networking, and mentorship opportunities.

·         Prioritize your well-being with annual leave during your first rotation.

·         Celebrate your achievements at our Graduation Ceremony.

·         Healthscope Benefits – discounted health cover, Maxxia Rewards, Fitness Passport, EAP services and more!

What we’ll need from you

·         Evidence of Australian working rights

·         Completion of a nursing or midwifery course after 1st July 2025 or expected completion before 30th June 2026.

·         Availability for a minimum of 30 hours/week, on a rotating roster including AM, PM, night, weekends, and public holidays.

What to get ready for your application

·         Your updated resume (Mandatory)

·         Two recent student clinical placement reports (Mandatory)

·         Proof of Australian working rights (e.g. Australian / New Zealand passport, Australian birth certificate, or international passport and relevant Australian working visa evidence).

·         A document outlining your proposed next visa plans, if you currently hold a student visa or a similar temporary visa.

·         As part of your application, you will be asked to select your hospital preference (you can choose 1st, 2nd and 3rd preferences) as well as selecting the graduate stream you are interested in.  Your application will be progressed on your first preference of hospital.

Brisbane Private Hospital (General & Perioperative)

Sunnybank Private Hospital (General)

Recruitment Timeline:

·         May 2026                                          Advertising

·         June 2026                                           Interviews

·         July 2026                                            Offers

·         July 2026                                            Onboarding

·         August 2026                                      Orientations

Take the next exciting step in your career today— Apply online and join Healthscope, where your career truly means more.