"One of my best highlights in working at Bupa is my career growth. Bupa has helped me a lot in developing my clinical knowledge. Because back then, I used to work in a hospital and I used to think that you probably have to go to the hospital to learn more about clinical knowledge. But that's not the case, working in aged care, you also develop clinical knowledge. You will look after all the people and then you can make your own decision and they will support you with their work instruction from best practices."
Resta, Clinical Care Manager
Bupa Bankstown Care Home
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As trusted healthcare professionals, we provide care and support to over 5,000 residents across Australia. Our Registered Nurse Graduate Program empowers you to make a meaningful impact on residents' clinical outcomes and overall quality of life. You'll be at the very heart of our refreshingly different person-first commitment to care.
In our care homes, a person-first approach is central to how we deliver care. This focus fosters genuine relationships with residents, enabling you to put our residents, their needs and their feelings at the heart of how you deliver clinical care.
In 2025 we have a first of its kind partnership with Ramsay Health to provide Bupa RN Grads with the unique experience of a 3-month placement in a Ramsay hospital to give you acute setting exposure alongside the aged care experience you will gain with Bupa. Positions in this program are limited, but we encourage you to apply as we are also able to provide placements in our Aged Care Essentials program, a 12-month learning and development program for graduates.
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Do you want to enrich the lives of residents and build a meaningful career?
Bupa’s RN Graduate Program provides a supportive environment to develop your skills and knowledge through training, mentorship, and regular check-ins.
You'll get plenty of opportunities to keep building your experience for further career development.
Over our two-year program, you'll work in one of Bupa's 50+ aged care homes across Queensland, NSW, Victoria or South Australia. You will also complete a 3-month placement in an acute setting, rounding out your knowledge and experience.
Our program has a specific focus on leadership. Not only will you grow, but you'll learn how to empower others to deliver quality care.
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About the program
Year One
Year Two
The components of the program are indicative only and may change. Speak to us about the current program inclusions when you apply for the program.
What does the program offer me?
Learning alongside the industry's best, you'll be supported to gain experience across many disciplines of aged care and acute nursing, setting you up for excellent career progression within Bupa and beyond.
Graduates will be supported by:
- Rolling Net Promoter Score and Clinical Evaluation Surveys
- A structured welcome program which includes: a welcome pack, dedicated time and check-ins with both the Regional Manager and General Manager
- A leadership round table, a Managing Director introduction at induction and an introduction to several of our RN Grad Alumni’s
- A dedicated learning plan for all RN Grads
- Rolling Regional Manager and General Manager education
- Dedicated Mentors
- Graduation event
Health and lifestyle benefits
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Program dates
Intakes:
- February 2025 (24-month acute & aged care program & 12-month aged care program)
- May 2025 (12-month aged care program)
- August 2025 (12-month aged care program)
- November 2025 (12-month aged care program)
You are able to apply now for all intakes available.
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