2027 Graduate Registered Nurse Program – Calvary Health Care South Australia  

Calvary Adelaide Hospital | Calvary North Adelaide Hospital | Calvary Central Districts Hospital 

• Start your nursing career with one of Australia’s most trusted healthcare providers. 
• Calvary Health Care South Australia is seeking passionate and dedicated Graduate Registered Nurses to join our 12-month Graduate Nurse Transition Program (GNTP) across our three private hospitals in South Australia. 
• As one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare organisations, Calvary is committed to delivering exceptional care and continuing the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary. 

Why Choose Calvary? 

• Permanent employment upon successful completion of the 12-month program 
• Excellent salary packaging options 
• Access to leading training, mentoring and development pathways 
• A welcoming, inclusive and values-driven workplace 
• Career progression across a wide variety of specialities within our hospitals 
• Graduate Nurse Transition Program based on a best practice and clinical support, with: 
• Dedicated GNTP Coordinators 
• Monthly support meetings 
• Tailored study days 
• Regular clinical supervision and support 

About the Program 

• 12-month, structured transition program with two 6-month clinical rotations in either Acute or Peri-Operative areas at 0.8 FTE / 60 hours/fortnight (negotiable). 
• Options to nominate preferred rotation areas 
• Flexible rostering 
• Specialty specific competency books 
• Dedicated multi day Orientation Program 
• Allocated Preceptors for each Graduate 
• Supernumerary shifts at the commencement of each rotation 
• No on call for the duration of the Graduate Year 
• No night duty shifts for the first 3 months of the Graduate Program 
• Work across a range of clinical areas in supportive environments recognised as centres of excellence 
• Not allocated to work with students for the first 6 months of the Graduate Program 
• 3 paid study days over the 12 month program, included in your FTE. 
• Monthly debrief meetings with Graduate Support Team 
• Regular shoulder-to-shoulder support on shift 
• Graduation ceremony upon successful completion of the Graduate Program 

Who We Are Looking For 

• Recent graduates with a Bachelor of Nursing and Registered with AHPRA. AHPRA Registration to be finalised prior to start date (early 2027) 
• Less than 3 months of full-time RN experience in Australia or overseas 
• Unrestricted working rights with the ability to work 60 hours / fortnight minimum. 
• Availability to work on a 24/7 rotating roster (Acute) 
• Commitment to compassionate, mission-driven care 

Calvary Benefits 

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options 
• Paid parental leave 
• Discounted private health insurance and gym memberships 
• Ongoing training and education 
• Flexible work hours 
• Proud to be a leader in gender equality

View full Calvary benefits here. 

How to Apply 

When all questions have been answered and documents are attached, submit your online application. Only fully completed applications will be considered. 

Required documents: 

• 1 page Cover letter addressed to the GNTP Coordinators 
• Resume with full clinical reference list (3 referees: minimum 2 Clinical) 
• Full placement history included in resume 
• Most recent summative clinical placement report 
• Unofficial or official academic transcript (must show GPA and courses completed) 

Please review our Recruitment Handbook, CalvarySA GNTP Booklet 2027.pdf before applying.

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella