Embark on a fulfilling journey in healthcare with Bupa’s comprehensive Aged Care Graduate Program. As a newly Registered Nurse, you have the unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of over 5,000 residents across Australia, becoming a vital part of their care and wellbeing. At Bupa, we champion a person-first approach, ensuring that you’ll be at the heart of our commitment to providing refreshingly different and deeply human care. You will collaborate closely with experienced clinical leaders, nurse practitioners, and a supportive team, all dedicated to fostering genuine relationships and prioritizing the individual needs and feelings of our residents.
Recognizing the diverse aspirations of graduate nurses, Bupa proudly offers two distinct Registered Nurse Graduate Programs in 2024, each meticulously designed to provide the ideal platform for launching and accelerating your nursing career.
Registered Nurse Graduate Program: A Comprehensive 24-Month Journey
Bupa’s 24-month Registered Nurse Graduate Program is structured to provide an extensive and supportive environment where you can cultivate your nursing skills and knowledge. Through dedicated training modules, personalized mentorship, and regular progress check-ins, you’ll be empowered to confidently navigate the complexities of aged care nursing.
This two-year program offers you the invaluable opportunity to work within Bupa’s extensive network of over 50 aged care homes across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. Uniquely, our program includes a valuable 3-month placement in an acute care setting through our pioneering partnership with Ramsay Health, providing you with a breadth of experience rarely found in aged care graduate programs.
Aged Care Essentials: 12-Month Registered Nurse Graduate Program
Our Aged Care Essentials 12-month program is specifically tailored to provide newly registered nurses with essential mentoring and a nurturing environment to rapidly develop core skills and knowledge in aged care. This intensive program is designed to be a springboard for your career, offering abundant opportunities to build practical experience and lay a robust foundation for ongoing professional growth within the aged care sector.
Enriching Lives and Building a Meaningful Nursing Career
Bupa’s 12-month program incorporates a comprehensive ‘Transition to Professional Practice’ (TPP) framework. This combines structured learning with preceptorship and practical clinical rotations within one of our 50+ aged care homes across Queensland, NSW, Victoria, or South Australia. Significantly, our program dedicates a quarter of its curriculum to leadership development, ensuring you not only grow personally but also learn to empower others in delivering exceptional care.
Program Structure and Key Components
Program Timeline Overview
The program’s timeline is thoughtfully structured to ensure a progressive and comprehensive learning experience.
Please note: Program components are indicative and subject to change. Confirm current program details when applying.
Benefits of Joining Bupa’s Graduate Program
By choosing Bupa, you will learn from industry-leading professionals and gain diverse experience across various facets of aged care nursing. This positions you for outstanding career advancement opportunities within Bupa and the wider healthcare landscape. We also provide a range of attractive incentives to support your professional development and wellbeing throughout your journey with Bupa.
*Quarterly learning and activity components may be adjusted. Contact [email protected] for the most current program information.
Support for Graduates Includes:
- Regular feedback through Net Promoter Score and Clinical Evaluation Surveys.
- Monthly recognition of achievements via “Good News/Spotlight Stories”.
- A comprehensive welcome program with welcome pack and dedicated check-ins with Regional and General Managers.
- Leadership exposure through round tables and introductions to Managing Directors and RN Grad Alumni.
- Personalized learning and development plan.
- Ongoing education opportunities facilitated by Regional and General Managers.
- Dedicated Mentors for personalized guidance.
- Graduation celebration event to mark your achievement.
Health and Lifestyle Benefits for Our Valued Nurses
Bupa is committed to the holistic wellbeing of our team members, offering benefits that extend beyond the workplace to enhance your life.
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Bupa is dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming workplace where every team member feels valued and respected, regardless of background or identity. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a discrimination, bullying, and harassment-free environment. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform us with your application.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Graduates and offer a dedicated First Nations Candidate Experience team for support throughout the application process. Visit our First Nations Careers page for further information.
Program Intake Dates for 2025
Available Intakes:
- 25 Feb 2025
- 27 May 2025
- 26 Aug 2025
- 25 Nov 2025
Applications are open for all listed intake dates.
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