2026 Sydney Graduate Nurse Program
About Calvary Kogarah
Calvary Health Care Kogarah is a public hospital within the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, operating as an affiliated organisation. As one of the largest sub-acute hospitals in NSW, Calvary provides specialist Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Services to the St George and Sutherland Shire regions, as well as extensive Community Health Services to the St George community. Each year, the service cares for approximately 12,500 patients.
The hospital is set within lush, private gardens that support the wellbeing of patients, families, and staff. Guided by the values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect, Calvary is committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of its workers, patients, volunteers and visitors, while also minimising its impact on the environment.
Start your nursing career with confidence at Calvary Kogarah Hospital.
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.
- Commencing in February 2026
- Employment: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term
About the GNTP Program
As part of the NSW Health public hospital system, Calvary Kogarah delivers the GradStart program within a nurturing and encouraging environment. Aligned with Calvary’s National GNTP guidelines, the 2026 program provides graduates with opportunities to consolidate clinical knowledge, build confidence, and develop their professional identity in a supported and compassionate setting.
- Duration: 12 months
- Intake: February 2026
- Stream: Subacute (Rehabilitation & Palliative Care)
- Employment: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term
- Supervision: Nurse Managers, Nurse Educators and the broader Calvary staff
Learning Opportunities
Calvary Healthcare offers a well-supported and comprehensive GradStart program for newly graduated Registered Nurses with opportunities including:
- Development of specialized skills in rehabilitation and palliative care nursing
- Development of skills for working within a multidisciplinary team
- Management of patients with complex symptoms
- Development of knowledge and skills in pain management
- Utilisation of holistic assessment skills
- Participation in ongoing skill competencies and knowledge development.
How to Apply
Does this sound like the career path for you?
- Application period: 17 June - 30 June 2025
- Platforms: NSW Health Website
For enquiries
Leanne Allen (Nurse Educator)
PH: 02-9553 3054
Email: leanne.allen@health.nsw.gov.au
