2026 Calvary in Hobart Graduate Nurse Transition to Practice (GNTP) Program
About Calvary in Hobart
Calvary in Hobart comprises Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital and Calvary St John’s Hospital, two mission-based facilities delivering high-quality surgical, medical and specialist care to Southern Tasmania.
Calvary Lenah Valley is the largest private hospital in Tasmania and a leader in neurosurgery, orthopaedics, urology and gynaecology. The hospital provides comprehensive surgical and medical care supported by a modern maternity and women’s health unit, an endoscopy unit, a critical care unit, an intensive care unit, and emergency department. Its advanced facilities enable the delivery of complex procedures and high-acuity care.
Calvary St John’s offers an extensive range of health services to the community, including a contemporary day surgery unit. Specialised areas include palliative and end-of-life care, ear, nose and throat (ENT) care, ophthalmology, orthopaedic, general surgeries, oncology unit, pain management and plastic surgery. The hospital plays an important role in providing compassionate care for patients with complex and chronic needs.
Both campuses are committed to delivering person-centred care guided by Calvary’s values of Hospitality, Healing, Stewardship and Respect.
Start your nursing career with confidence at Calvary in Hobart.
Join our 2026 Graduate Nurse Transition to Practice (GNTP) Program, a comprehensive 12-month experience designed to support your transition from student to professional nurse.
- Based at Calvary Lenah Valley and St John’s Hospital in Hobart
- Commencing February and March 2026
- Permanent part-time 0.8 FTE positions
Learn more about our hospitals in Hobart:
VISIT CALVARY Lenah valley hospital
Visit Calvary St John's Hospital
About the GNTP Program
Following Calvary’s National GNTP guidelines, the 2026 program offers graduates the chance to consolidate clinical knowledge, build confidence, and develop professional identity in a supported, compassionate environment.
- Duration: 12 months (Feb/March 2026 – Feb/March 2027)
- Streams: Ward-based and Theatre-based (Perioperative)
- Commencement Dates:
Ward Stream – 10 Feb and 23 Mar 2026
Theatre Stream – 10 Feb 2026 - Employment: Permanent 0.8 FTE contract
- Probation: 6 months
- Supervision: Dedicated GNTP Coordinators, Preceptors, and Clinical Nurse Facilitators/Educators
Key Benefits
- Comprehensive orientation and study support
- 4 paid Graduate Study Sessions
- Regular debriefing and mentoring
- Structured feedback and performance reviews at 3 and 6 months
- Dedicated GNTP Coordinator support
- Permanent employment opportunities upon completion
- Professional development and reflection projects
- Participation in Graduation Ceremony
Program Structure
Ward-Based Stream
This stream offers graduates a structured and supportive introduction to ward-based nursing, focusing on confidence-building, clinical competence, and progressive skill development.
- Split intake: February and March 2026 – 27 graduates
- Placement: One 12-month placement on an allocated ward
- Specialty exploration: Opportunity to express interest in specialty areas at the 6-month mark
- Orientation: Structured orientation with minimum 3 supernumerary days
- Support: Weekly debrief sessions for the first 4 weeks
- Workload: Reduced patient load during the first month to support gradual adjustment
- Professional development: Regular competency reviews and performance feedback
Theatre-Based Stream
This stream provides graduates with a comprehensive introduction to perioperative nursing across multiple specialty areas within the Lenah Valley Perioperative Department.
- Intake: February 2026 – 6 graduates
- Placement: One placement within the Perioperative Department (Lenah Valley of St. Johns)
- Rotations: Exposure across Scrub/Scout, Anaesthetics, PACU, Cath Lab, and Endoscopy
- Orientation and Education: 3 orientation days, 8 hours of eLearning, 4 structured study sessions
- Support: Weekly debrief sessions for the first 4 weeks
- Focus areas: Safe practice, teamwork, and technical skill development
How to Apply
Does this sound like the career path for you?
- Application Period: 30 June – 28 July 2025
- Platforms: Calvary Careers or Seek.com
- Application Documents:
1. Resume (skills, placements, referees)
2. Short Form Application (2 pages, includes responses to selection prompts)
3. Two most recent clinical placement evaluation reports
4. Interim academic transcript (no certification required)
5. Optional: Perioperative question response if applying for Theatre stream
Download GNTP Application Guide
Enquiries
Hobart GNTP Team
Email: HobartGNTP@calvarycare.org.au
Questions? Check out our FAQ's below:
This varies year to year and each site offers different numbers of
positions dependent on local business activity and workforce planning.
On average approximately 24 positions are offered each year across
the 2 campus’. This is inclusive of Registered and Enrolled Nurses only
and does not include Registered Midwifes.
Generally in your first 6 months you will not be allocated to work with
a student, however at times this may be required due to skill mix and
staffing levels
The GNTP in Hobart consists of 1 rotation within one unit or ward.
Yes. All ward-based graduates are required to complete night duty; however, you will not be scheduled for night shifts during the first three months of the program to support a safe transition.
At Calvary in Hobart, we would conduct group interviews. You will be asked a series of questions during this time to enable us to learn more about you, your knowledge, clinical skills and your personal and professional goals.
Yes. If you work a 7-day roster, you are entitled to 5 weeks of annual leave, with the option to purchase an additional 1 or 2 weeks. Theatre staff are entitled to 4 weeks of annual leave, plus an additional week in recognition of the increased flexibility required under their conditions.
Yes. Parking is available at both sites; however, we ask that you reserve on-site parking for patients whenever possible. You will receive guidance on where to park during the day in the surrounding area. For your safety, you will have access to parking within the hospital grounds after hours, particularly when working late or night duty shifts.