2026 Calvary in South Australia Graduate Nurse and Midwifery (GNTP) Program
About Calvary in South Australia
Calvary’s three hospitals in South Australia, Calvary Central Districts Hospital, Calvary Adelaide Hospital and Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, provide a mission-based network of high-quality surgical, medical, cancer, emergency and palliative care services across Adelaide and Northern Adelaide.
Calvary Adelaide Hospital, the largest private hospital in South Australia, delivers advanced acute medical and surgical care, including major orthopaedic, cardiac and neurosurgical services. With 16 state-of-the-art operating theatres, a 20-bed Level 3 ICU and the state’s only private 24/7 Emergency Department, the hospital is designed to optimise patient experience and complex clinical management.
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital provides a broad range of medical, surgical, cancer, maternity, women’s health and palliative care services. Its perioperative suite includes a Day of Surgery Unit, three procedural rooms and seven operating theatres that support specialties such as general surgery, colorectal surgery, gynaecology, breast and endocrine surgery, ENT, plastics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, gastroenterology, urology and orthopaedics.
Calvary Central Districts Hospital offers acute medical and surgical care supported by a modern Day of Surgery Unit and procedure suite. Key specialties include orthopaedics, colorectal surgery, gastroenterology, ENT, ophthalmology, gynaecology, urology, breast surgery, general surgery and endocrine surgery. The hospital is also known for its dedicated palliative care unit, providing compassionate end-of-life support for patients and families.
All three campuses share strong partnerships with specialist clinicians and continue Calvary’s tradition of delivering person-centred care shaped by the values of Hospitality, Healing, Stewardship and Respect.
Start your nursing career with confidence at Calvary in South Australia.
Begin your professional journey through the Calvary Graduate Nurse and Midwife Transition Program (GNTP), a structured and supportive 12-month program designed to help you confidently transition from student to registered clinician.
You will gain hands-on experience across Calvary’s three South Australian hospitals, supported by dedicated GNTP Coordinators, Preceptors and Clinical Educators. The program includes comprehensive orientation, study days and ongoing learning opportunities to help consolidate your knowledge and build strong clinical practice.
- Location: Calvary Hospitals in South Australia
- Program commencement: February 2026
- Employment type: Permanent position with a recommended 0.8 FTE,
with 0.7–1.0 FTE accommodated
Learn more about our hospitals in South Australia:
Visit Calvary Adelaide Hospital
Visit Calvary North Adelaide Hospital
Visit Calvary Central Districts Hospital
About the GNTP Program
The Calvary Graduate Nurse and Midwife Transition Program (GNTP) supports graduates as they consolidate clinical knowledge, build confidence and transition into professional practice within a structured and compassionate learning environment.
- Duration: 6 months and 12 months
- Streams: Wards-based, Theatre-based and specialty rotations
- Employment: Permanent position with a recommended 0.8 FTE, with 0.7–1.0 FTE accommodated, requiring participation in a 24/7 rotating roster
- Supervision: Dedicated GNTP Coordinators, GNTP Clinical Support Teams, Preceptors and Clinical Educators
- Education: Graduate-specific study days, regular clinical simulations, university partnerships, and other supported internal and external learning opportunities
Key Benefits
- Structured learning experience with extensive supernumerary time to ease transition into clinical practice
- One-on-one preceptorship: You will work closely with dedicated Preceptors
- Regular support: Our Graduate Nurse Coordinator Team are available for guidance, support and training opportunities
- Supernumerary time and reduced patient load: Generous periods of time to learn without full patient load responsibility
- Paid Graduate Specific Study Days: Opportunities for ongoing education and development with the other Graduate Nurses and Midwives.
- No night duty for the first 3 months of the Acute Graduate Program: Work exclusively early and late shifts, and no night shifts for the duration of the Perioperative Graduate Program
- Ongoing support through a dedicated Preceptorship Program and access to experienced Clinical Nurse/Midwifery Educators.
- Regular debrief sessions and bi-annual Performance Development Reviews to foster continuous professional development.
- A supportive, values-based and mission-driven workplace environment
- Graduation ceremony upon completion of the Calvary Graduate Program
- Additional perks: Free uniforms, free on-site and on-road parking at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital and Calvary Central Districts Hospital, access to Calvary employee benefits including salary packaging, discounts and wellbeing programs
Calvary Adelaide Hospital
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital
Registered Nurses (RNs) undertake rotations within the Acute and Critical Care Stream.
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Acute and Critical Care Stream:
- RNs will complete two 6-month rotations in any of the following areas: Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care (ICU), Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Rehabilitation, Medical Ward, Orthopaedic Ward, Neurosurgical Ward, Vascular, Urology, General Surgery, OR
- RNs will complete the entirety of their 12-month GNTP: Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or Angiography, rotating through the Cardiac Cath Lab, Hybrid Theatres, Recovery and Anaesthetics.
Enrolled Nurses (ENs) within the Acute Stream complete a focused six-month program, designed to strengthen core clinical capabilities and confidence in the acute care setting.
- Acute Stream: Acute Medical/Surgical Wards, Coronary Care Unit (CCU).
Graduate Registered Nurses (RNs) will be offered rotations in either the Acute or Perioperative Stream.
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Acute Stream:
Palliative Care (Mary Potter Hospice), Intensive Care Unit, Surgical Wards, Medical Oncology / Haematology Ward, Oncology Day Infusion Unit, Oncology Placement Program (rotations between Medical Oncology / Haematology Ward and Oncology Day Infusion Unit to become Chemotherapy Competent) -
Perioperative Stream:
Recovery, Anaesthetics, Scrub/Scout, Day Ward
Enrolled Nurses (ENs) in the Acute stream will complete a 6-month program (one rotation), while Perioperative Enrolled Graduates will complete a 12-month program (two rotations).
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Acute Stream:
Surgical Ward, Medical Oncology and Haematology Ward, and Palliative Care -
Perioperative Stream:
Scrub/Scout, and Day Ward
Registered Midwives (RMs) will rotate through all three areas of the Maternity Unit, gaining comprehensive experience across the continuum of midwifery care.
- Acute Stream: Postnatal Unit, Special Care Nursery, and Delivery Suite
Registered Nurses (RNs) undertake rotations within either the Acute or Perioperative streams, allowing them to build expertise in alignment with their career goals and areas of interest.
- Acute Stream: General Surgical Ward, General Medical Ward, Palliative Care Unit, and Higher Observations Unit (HOU)
- Perioperative Stream: Recovery, Anesthetics, Scrub/Scout, and the Day Surgery Unit (DSU).
Enrolled Nurses (ENs) within the Acute Stream complete a focused six-month program, designed to strengthen core clinical capabilities and confidence in the acute care setting.
- Acute Stream: may undertake placements across a variety of specialties on our wards, including General Medical and Surgical areas.
Memories From Our GNTP Year
How to Apply
Does this sound like the career path for you?
- Application Period: 26 May - 6 July 2025
- Platforms: Calvary Careers or Seek.com
- Application Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae, with three referees
- Academic Transcript, including GPA (For RN's and RM's only)
- Summative Clinical Placement Assessment
All General Enquiries
SA-LearningDev@calvarycare.org.au
GNTP Team in South Australia
For Enquiries
Calvary Adelaide Hospital
Emma Brokenshire
Acute & Critical Care GNTP Coordinator
Email: Emma.Brokenshire@calvarycare.org.au
Tanya Carter
Perioperative GNTP Coordinator
Email: Tanya.Carter@calvarycare.org.au
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital
Bianca Hum
Acute GNTP Coordinator
Email: Bianca.Hum@Calvarycare.org.au
Sam Rowe
Perioperative GNTP Coordinator
Email: Sam.Rowe@Calvarycare.org.au
Calvary Central Districts Hospital
Camila Miranda
GNTP Coordinator
Email: Camila.Miranda@calvarycare.org.au
Questions? Check out our FAQ's below:
Each site offers different numbers of positions dependent on local business
activity and workforce planning. On average approximately 90 positions are
offered each year across CHCSA sites. This is inclusive of RNs, RMs and ENs
The GNTP consists of 2 rotations of 6 months duration within one Calvary
Hospital. There are some variations in the length of rotation in some specialty
areas such as Perioperative Services – this is determined at the individual site.
Registered Midwives will rotate through all 3 departments: Post Natal, Delivery
Suite and Special Care Nursery.
We endeavour to match your selected preferences from the Selection Criteria
Response document, to the rotations offered within CHCSA. Please note, your
preference is not always guaranteed due to the needs and requirements of the
Hospital.
Staff are paid according to the current CHCSA Enterprise Agreement.
Yes. If you work over a 7-day roster you are entitled to 6 weeks annual leave. If
you work over a 5 day roster (e.g. Monday to Friday in Theatre) you are entitled
to 4 weeks annual leave .
To ensure a seamless transition into your new role, we do not allow Graduates to complete night shifts until 3 months into the graduate program.
Yes. You will be required to rank your preferred hospital sites from 1 to 3. Even if you choose only one site, your application will still go through a central review process.
We focus on teamwork, communication, and other soft skills, and ensure that successful applicants are placed in areas where they will fit well with the team.
What our Graduate Nurses and Midwives Say