With the Bupa Graduate Nurse Program you will be a part of a renowned international health and care company and have the opportunity to develop specialisms in dementia and palliative care (Online Application Form here).

At Bupa we are passionate about developing our people and enabling them to fulfil their potential. Through structured clinical placements, professional development days and mentorship we will support you to build your knowledge, skills and career with confidence.

A unique opportunity to develop your career in nursing

• Develop a specialism in dementia and palliative care on Bupa’s Graduate Nurse Program
• Be part of the future of aged care with a renowned international health and care company
• Structured 12 month program with four placements
• Development days and further clinical training
• Opportunity to gain an external qualification
• Contribution to HECS/HELP/SFSS debt
• Competitive rate of pay
• The opportunity to gain a post-graduate qualification
• Mentoring and support
• Permanent employment
• Opportunity to work at a range of facilities
• Career progression and leadership development

We value our graduates

We understand the challenges of being a new graduate. We value you as an addition to our organisation and offer a competitive package which reflects this.

• You will receive a competitive rate of pay
• Contribution to your HECS/HELP/SFSS debt on completion of the program
• Sponsorship for overseas graduates

To be eligible for the program you need to…

• Have obtained a Bachelor of Nursing degree
• Be eligible to register with the Nurses and Midwives board in your state
• Be able to undertake 12-months full-time employment

Please note that electives related to aged care are not a prerequisite for selection.

Applying for the Program

• Complete the online application form by 31st October 2009.
• The application form can be found here.
• Successful applicants will be invited to an assessment centre which will take place in October and November 2009.
• Successful candidates will be invited to attend a final interview.
• Final offers will be made by December 2009.
• Graduate Nurse Program will commence February 2009.