Graduate Nurse Program 2026: Wards

Graduate Nurse Program 2026: Wards (Registered and Enrolled Nurse) Graduate Nurse Program 2026: Wards (Registered & Enrolled Nurse) Care is our passion. People are our business. Excellence is our standard. Growth is our ambition. Highest paid nursing wages in NSW Part time opportunity with flexible rostering to support your work/life balance Your new role as a New Graduate Nurse We know the first weeks and months on the frontline as a fully qualified nurse can be an incredibly exciting but daunting experience. That’s why here at Lingard, we will be with you every step of the way. Our caring team of highly experienced clinical professionals will guide, support and teach you as you grow in knowledge and confidence as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse. An exciting opportunity exists to join the team at Lingard Private Hospital as a member of our New Graduate Program. We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate graduate Registered and Enrolled nurses to work on our wards, to commence in February 2026. Our Offer 2 x 6 month rotations A structured rotation between various wards including surgical, cardiac and rehab wards Inspirational leadership with preceptorship and dedicated NG coordinator Time to engage in critical thinking and reflective practice A supportive clinical environment which links knowledge to practice Opportunity to work with the best specialists and clinical professionals in Newcastle, as part of a highly motivated team Career progression at Lingard or our Healthe Care facilities throughout Australia Comprehensive orientation and educational support State of the art facilities across two campuses Three in-house paid study days & two orientation days Supernumerary days at beginning of each rotation Essential Skills & Qualifications Display high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Demonstrate clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving abilities Demonstrate ability to work within a team Exhibit understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements of the role Demonstrate understanding of the role in applying continuous improvement to quality and safety Demonstrate application and understanding of Healthe Care core values Who we are Centrally located between the shops and cafes of The Junction, and the rolling waves of Merewether Beach, Lingard is Newcastle’s largest private hospital and offers the community access to the best surgical care in the region. Spanning two sites Lingard offers 14 theatres, 2 endoscopy suites, cardiac catheterisation lab, ICU, 2 surgical wards, cardiac ward, rehabilitation ward and dedicated day surgery centre. With specialist consulting rooms nearby, and a radiology practice and pathology laboratory onsite, Lingard Private Hospital offers a health precinct second-to-none. We are proud to employ the best medical specialists and staff from across the Newcastle region. As part of Lingard Private you will be joining a team that values every person, where people are leaders in their field, and where innovation and best practice drive everything we do. Lookingfor the best possible start to your career, or your next step? With a focus on education and development, Lingard will support your career every step of the way Lingard Private Hospital is a key facility within the Healthe Care Group. We are a private healthcareprovider of choice, driving innovation and clinical best practice to the services we provide. For applications: Please supply a cover letter containing selection criteria and preferred clinical area as well as current immunisation records, working with children and police check. This position will be classified under the Healthe Care (NSW Hospitals) and NSWNMA/ANMF NSW Branch Enterprise Agreement 2022. Position enquiries and applications: Sophie Farrell & Denva Fookes-Noone, Staff Development Coordinators Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr