Our Program

St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney (SVPHS) offers two supportive 12-month transition programs. The programs are open to both Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses, and provide experience in a diverse and challenging range of specialty nursing environments. The programs have a strong commitment to excellence and a culture of enquiry, research and best practice.

SVPHS Nurse Graduate Program aims to educate and support new graduate nurses who completed their undergraduate studies within the past 12 months. The program is designed to help graduates develop confidence, professionalism, and clinical expertise. The program commences in early February each year, and graduates generally rotate through two specialty areas. Second rotation options can include Peri-operative and Mental Health. Dedicated 12-month placements are available for Peri-operative and ICU (NB: ICU is available for RN applicants only). 

SVPHS Transition to Specialty Practice Program is open to newly graduated nurses and experienced nurses seeking to change specialties or move from a non-acute setting to an acute hospital setting. The program commences with a mid-year intake in late July or early August and participants generally rotate through two specialty areas. Second rotation options include Peri-operative and Mental Health, and there is also a dedicated Peri-operative program available. The program provides education and support to help nurses develop their skills and adapt to a new work environment.

If you’d like to arrange a site visit to see our hospital facilities and meet some of the team, please contact the L&D team on spvhs.LearningDevelopmentTeam@svha.org.

Why choose St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney for your Graduate Program?

At St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney, we offer a Graduate Program designed to support your growth as a healthcare professional. Our $172 million hospital redevelopment, completed in 2021, provides state-of-the-art facilities that enhance your learning experience. We offer full-time or part-time options, a comprehensive orientation, supernumerary days, and ongoing clinical support. 

With Clinical Nurse Educators in each specialty and access to preceptors and Clinical Nurse Specialists, you’ll receive support throughout your journey. Monthly clinical supervision and CPD sessions, along with allocated study days focused on clinical and career development, ensure you continuously advance your skills. 

Join a professional, friendly workplace with a strong community atmosphere, and enjoy the added benefit of salary packaging as you take steps toward a rewarding career in healthcare.

Our Specialities

SVPHS holds a highly renowned reputation and has an acute and varied case mix’. Graduates may gain experience in our adolescent mental health unit and in the following surgical and medical specialt

Services

Surgical Services

• Breast Surgery
• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Colorectal Surgery
• General Surgery
• Gynaecology
• Head and Neck Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Otolaryngology
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Renal Transplant
• Surgical Oncology
• Upper GI Surgery
• Urology
• Vascular Surgery

SVPHS Nurse Graduate Program

KEY DATES

2026 applications will open in July 2025.

Program commencement: 2 February 2026

We welcome applications from all universities throughout Australia and New Zealand. You do not have to have completed a clinical placement with us to apply.

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Required Documentation

Please refer to the Application Guide PDF for information required documentation and submitting your application. 

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