Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program - Illawarra
About IRT
Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.
We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.
IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.
About the Role
IRT Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program
Location: IRT Aged Care Centres
Applications close: Sunday 26 October 2025
IRT is pleased to offer Graduate Enrolled Nurse positions commencing in February 2026.
The IRT Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program is designed to consolidate clinical nursing and personal care skills whilst preparing the graduate for a career in aged care. This program recognises the graduate’s talents and interests and is the perfect opportunity for an individual whose aspirations are more than just ‘getting a job’.
A graduate nurse at IRT is required to attend a graduate nurse specific induction. The graduate is then assigned to a host care centre/s to develop their clinical practice supported by a clinical nurse (Clinical Preceptor). In addition, regular meetings with the clinical practice development team including the Care Manger, Clinical Nurse Educator and the Senior Clinical Nurse Educator will ensure the graduate’s development is closely monitored and supported all the way. Focussed workshop days throughout the graduate year complement and re-inforce clinical and communication topics introduced during the induction.
Our graduate nurse education is built around a gerontological nursing skills framework to develop the graduate’s understanding of nursing in the context of aged care. The graduate nurse will also participate in IRT staff education and complete training as scheduled in the IRT Learning Calendar. A library of IRT AusMed online learning modules and access to the Lippincott Procedures portfolio across a large number of topics is available to satisfy specific interests and assessed learning needs.
To Be Successful You Will Have
Should you wish to be considered for the Graduate Enrolled Nurse program with IRT, your cover letter must explain how you meet the following criteria:
- Successful completion of a Diploma of Nursing from an Australian education provider.
- Eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Enrolled Nurse, Division 2 (administered by the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency - AHPRA)
- Permission to work full-time
- Ambition to build a career in gerontological nursing
- Determination to put the person into centre of your care
- Aptitude and agility to learn and adapt
- Resilience and perseverance to achieve goals
- Commitment to IRT values and excellent, evidence-based work practices
- Ability to work as part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team
- Sound communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and computer skills
Benefits for You
- Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
- Flexible working conditions
- Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Multiple career pathways
- Discounted gym memberships
- Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program
How to Apply
All applications must be received by clicking "apply now" or via the IRT job site link www.irt.org.au/careers
Eligible candidates who satisfy the selection criteria will be invited for an interview to further discuss their suitability.
Successful applicants may be required to undergo a pre-employment health check.
Should you have any questions please contact
Elfriede Ashcroft,
Senior Clinical Nurse Educator IRT Group
E eashcroft@irt.org.au
M 0448 136 503
Applications close: Sunday 26 October 2025 (open Friday 26 September 2025)