"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 working alongside our clinical leaders, nurse practitioners and more.
Our Aged Care Essentials program provides a mentoring and supportive environment for you as a newly registered nurse to develop your skills and knowledge. You'll get plenty of opportunities to springboard your career and keep building your experience for further career development.
After your initial 12-month program, you’ll have access to apply to continue your learning with an additional 12-month program that includes a 3-month acute placement. Eligibility criteria for the extended program applies and is subject to availability and eligibility.
About the program
Program Timeline
Year 2: Extension Program
Components of the learnings and activities may change at our discretion. Please contact RNgrad@bupa.com.au to find out more.
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 nursing, setting you up for excellent career progression within Bupa and beyond. We also have a range of incentives to support you on your learning journey with Bupa, including the potential of interstate travel to spend face-to-face time with your peers and leaders across Australia.
Graduates will be supported with:
- Mentorship
- Structured professional development days, including face-to-face workshops to be assessed on clinical capabilities
- Meet and greet with Bupa RN Graduate Alumni
- Tailored support from subject matter experts, including clinical assessment and management, dementia care, palliative care, wound care, allied health and leadership
- Coaching by clinical leaders including Care Managers, Educators, Nurse Practitioners
- Opportunities to provide feedback via surveys and regular check-in with support office teams
- Shared clinical reflections and best practice
- Milestone celebrations and graduation event
Health and lifestyle benefits
We keep our people smiling by helping them improve their lives outside of the office too.
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Bupa cares about creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive workplace where our team members feel they belong regardless of gender identity (including how one chooses to express it), ethnicity, disability (physical, mental and/or sensory), sexual orientation, religion or life stage. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Graduate to consider this program. We also have a dedicated First Nations Candidate Experience team to offer support if required throughout the process. For more information or to yarn with our team visit our First Nations Careers page.
Program dates
Upcoming intakes:
- 17-18 Feb 2026
- 19-20 May 2026
- 4-5 Aug 2026
- 10-11 Nov 2026
You are able to apply now for all intakes available.
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