Graduate RN Program (TPPP)
St Andrew’s Hospital offers Graduate Registered Nurses (RNs) the opportunity to work in a large private hospital where the breadth of services and case-mix provide a rich learning environment.
Becoming a graduate is an exciting and often daunting time. Our Graduate Nurse Program forms the basis for a successful career in Healthcare as graduates make the transition from student to clinician. We know this is a stressful and often emotional time during which graduates will either re-affirm or change their career goal.
Our Graduate Nurse Transition to Professional Practice Program is an important part of our workforce strategy and assists us to ensure we employ the right nurses to fit our culture, help us provide the very best care and service and one day, transition into Nursing Leadership. We look forward to receiving applications from all newly registered nurses and are an equal opportunity employer.
The Learning and Development team across all clinical areas collaborate to provide the graduate with experiences and training that will see them emerge as an independent practitioner.
For many, this is a time during which invaluable lessons are learned, inspiring mentors are identified, and lifelong friendships are forged.
This program is not affiliated with SA Health. A separate application is required for graduate nurses wanting to be considered for a position at St Andrew's.
2026 Graduate Nurse Program (TPPP)
- Applications will open on 21st May 2025
- Applications will close 8am Friday 4th July 2025
- Offers will commence early September
Application process
- St Andrew's accepts applications from Australian and international pre-registration nursing students graduating (or already graduated) from an Australian university.
- Please read this TPPP Application Guide BEFORE applying.
- Please complete and save a PDF copy of the St Andrew's TPPP Application Form, then upload into the online submission portal when asked for your cover letter
- Upload a COMBINED CV and personal cover letter when asked for your CV in the application portal
- The online submission portal will open 21st May. It is accessed via our careers page under current vacancies HERE
Information Evening
Two information sessions will be held at St Andrew's Medical Centre. Come along to learn more about the program, the hospital and our staff
- Tuesday 10th June, 4.30pm-5.30pm
- Tuesday 17th June, 4.30pm-5.30pm
To register for ONE of these sessions, please CLICK HERE
What last year's Graduate Nurses have said about our TPPP
- It's a great supportive environment, you aren't just a number.
- Great support, they understand if you need extra help and will give it to you!
- The support and education given to us has been amazing, and so consistent throughout the year.
- There has never been a time where I felt I couldn't ask for help or advice from any of my peers and everyone is so friendly and willing to lend a hand.
- Strongly recommend to go through the application process. I also recommend that nursing students undertake a placement here to experience the work culture and environment.
- I believe we have the most supportive Grad Program. And the work team feels like family.
- The Graduate Program here at St Andrew's Hospital is a great place to start a nursing career. We have a great team and the support that I have received is amazing. I am very grateful that I have started my nursing career here at St Andrew's.
- St Andrew's actually cares. Based on feedback from friends undertaking their TPPP elsewhere, I can confidently say that the support I received here is unparelleled. I never felt like I was alone. The Graduate Coordinator makes it so clear that she really cares about us and what we need to develop further. That is evident by the fact that despite finishing my grad year early 2025, she still took the time to teach me a new skill.
- St Andrew's is a great place to do your TPPP year as you gain so much knowledge and education and you slowly get to know everyone in the hospital.
- The most supportive program I could have been part of.
- The hospital is amazing, staff are so supportive and knowledgeable, the learning is great, and overall it's a great program to do.
Why consider St Andrew's for your TPPP
- Permanent ongoing employment following completion of your TPPP
- A supportive environment
- Commitment to person centred care where the patient's individual goals are important to us
- A Graduate Coordinator, Clinical Educators and senior staff to support you
- Comprehensive orientation and scheduled study days throughout the program
- Site specific eLearning courses to consolidate knowledge and skills
- 2 ward rotations OR a 12-month Theatre or Recovery/Anaesthetics or Procedural Suite/DOSA Program
- Preceptor program
- Flexible rostering practices, enabling staff to nominate their shift preferences to fit with their personal commitments
- A range of wellbeing programs and opportunities, including an onsite gym, personalised support for employees experiencing mental health challenges, and opportunities for self-directed personal growth through online wellbeing webinars;
- A competitive Enterprise Agreement and pay rates
- Salary Packaging benefits
- Uniform allowance (ward nurses)
- On site, undercover, secure car park for a small cost, as well as free street parking
- Additional learning and development opportunities
- Scholarships to financially support post-graduate studies following completion of the Graduate Nurse Program;
- A strong focus on supporting the physical and mental health and safety of our workforce through dedicated WHS specialists, programs and locally based staff Health and Safety Representatives in all areas.
- Please come along to one of the information evenings to hear more about what a TPPP at St Andrew’s can offer you
What our patients have said about our Graduate Nurses
- I would HIGHLY like to thank the graduate nurse who showed a great level of professionalism to ensure my overall care whilst I was a patient at St Andrew’s. NOTHING was too much trouble for her, she would always greet me with a friendly smile and would go above & beyond to make sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed to make my time a pleasurable one. I can see her going far within her nursing career and wish her all the best for the future.
- I recently spent a night in the Critical Care Unit – I would like to tell you how impressed I was with the graduate nurse who cared for me – she was kind, efficient, most reassuring & diligent. Let her know how much I appreciated her professionalism and cheery manner
Transition to Professional Practice
- The program is 52 weeks that flows on into ongoing permanent employment
- Start dates beginning of February and beginning of March 2025
- Commences with a comprehensive hospital and area orientation
- Learning is enhanced through additional supernumerary study days
- Accrued annual leave can be taken throughout the year as negotiated with your manager
- Contracted hours are negotiable, usually 60-67.5 hours per fortnight with the ability to work up to 75 hours/FN
- All graduates will be offered a permanent ongoing contract at the time of employment that continues at the end of the program
Contact us
If you have any questions about the program at St Andrew's, please email: alison.sarles@stand.org.au or frances.peters@stand.org.au