2026 Calvary in Launceston Graduate Nurse Transition (GNTP) Program 

About Calvary in Launceston 

Calvary in Launceston comprises Calvary St Vincent’s Hospital and Calvary St Luke’s Hospital, two mission-based facilities providing high-quality surgical, medical, mental health, and palliative care services to Northern Tasmania.

Calvary St Vincent’s offers day and overnight surgical services through its Day of Surgery Unit (DOSA), along with general medical and surgical care supported by a High Dependency Unit, four operating theatres, a Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory and an Endoscopy suite with two procedure rooms. Surgical specialties include urology, general surgery, colorectal, orthopaedics, plastic and reconstructive, gynaecology, maxillofacial, dental, ENT and gastroenterology.

Calvary St Luke’s provides compassionate palliative and end-of-life care, a general medical ward and the only private mental health unit in Northern Tasmania. Both campuses are affiliated with the University of Tasmania and are dedicated 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 Launceston.

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 St Vincent’s and Calvary St Luke’s in Launceston.
  • Commencing February 2026 (option for a mid-year intake).
  • Permanent part-time 0.8 FTE positions.

 Apply Now via Calvary Careers

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 2026 – Feb 2027)
  • Streams: Wards-based, Theatre-based, Endoscopy based
  • Employment: Permanent 0.8 FTE contract
  • Probation: 6 months
  • Supervision: Dedicated GNTP Coordinators, Preceptors, and Clinical Nurse Facilitators

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Calvary in Launceston GNTP, applicants must:

  • Be completing a Bachelor of Nursing (for RN) leading to AHPRA registration.
  • Be ready to commence employment in February or March 2026.
  • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a visa allowing ongoing full-time employment in Australia.
    (Note: Applicants with more than 3 months full-time equivalent nursing experience are not eligible.)

 

Key Benefits

  • Structured transition support
  • Paid graduate-specific study days 
  • Regular debriefing and mentoring
  • Structured feedback and performance reviews at 3 & 6 months
  • Experienced preceptor and dedicated GNTP Coordinator support
  • Permanent employment opportunities upon completion
  • Professional development and feedback
  • Community and mission-driven environment

Program Structure

Ward-Based Stream

This stream provides graduates with the opportunity to build confidence and consolidate core clinical nursing skills in a supported ward environment.

  • 3 supernumerary shifts on the ward with a dedicated preceptor
  • Supported team nursing with a preceptor for 6 weeks
  • Gradual increase in patient load based on individual competence and patient acuity

Endoscopy-Based Stream

This stream provides exposure across all key areas of endoscopy practice.

  • 2 orientation days
  • Admission and Second Stage Recovery: 3 supernumerary days and 2 weeks of preceptor-supported shifts
  • Scrub/Scout: 1 week supernumerary and 2 weeks supported shifts with preceptor
  • Recovery: 3 supernumerary days and 1 week of supported shifts with a rostered preceptor


Theatre-Based Stream

This stream offers graduates the opportunity to develop foundational perioperative skills in a supported learning environment.

  • 2 orientation days
  • Option of Scrub/Scout rotations: 4 weeks supernumerary and 2 weeks supported shifts
  • Option of PACU/Anaesthetics rotation: 4 weeks supernumerary and 2 weeks supported shifts

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:
    - Resume (skills, placements, referees)
    - Cover Letter
    - Academic Transcript
    - Final PEP placement feedback

For enquiries

Emily Leake – emily.leake@calvarycare.org.au (12-month maternity leave cover)
Melanie Walker – melanie.walker@calvarycare.org.au (Currently on maternity leave, returning October 2026)

 

Questions? Check out our FAQ's below:

Calvary offers a range of benefits to employees including paid paternity leave, 
wellness programs, training and development opportunities, uniforms and salary 
packaging. You can view the range of benefits at: 
careers.calvarycare.org.au/benefits-for-you

This differs across Calvary sites. Calvary Launceston typically take one intake in 
February. A mid-year intake is dependent on workforce planning.

At Calvary Launceston we typically offer two six month ward rotations. We also have 
12 month positions in specialty areas such as theatre. During theatre rotations the 
graduate has the opportunity to rotate between recovery, anaesthetics and 
scrub/scout.

The GNTP at Calvary in Launceston is a 0.8 FTE (32 hours a week) position.

You will be given a patient load gradually and according to your skill mix and 
competency levels. We don’t define an exact number as we recognise that 
individuals progress at varying rates.

Calvary in Launceston offers six full-day paid study days for graduates, scheduled throughout the year as part of a comprehensive orientation and professional development program.

Yes. You are entitled to four weeks of annual leave, with an additional week if you work 20 weekend days within your anniversary year.
Theatre staff receive an extra week of leave in recognition of their flexible work requirements.
There is also the option to purchase one or two additional weeks of leave each year.

Ready to begin your nursing career with Calvary?


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