Oncology Graduate Nurse Programme

30th October 2025
Location: Dublin Contract Type: Permanent Email: amcgarr@materprivate.ie Closing Date: 9th November 2025

This exciting opportunity is designed for newly qualified nurses or those with less than two years’ experience who are eager to develop their skills in an acute, fast-paced clinical environment.

The oncology rotation offers two specialist placements – one in day oncology and one on an oncology ward – providing a well-rounded introduction to cancer nursing. Throughout the programme, you’ll be supported by our experienced oncology nursing team, who will mentor and guide you in developing key clinical competencies and professional confidence.

Nurses who successfully complete the one-year graduate programme will continue their careers with the hospital as permanent staff nurses, playing an integral role within our team and continuing to advance their nursing knowledge and professional growth.

 

Programme Benefits

  • Permanent contract (first year as part of the graduate programme)
  • Competitive starting salary: entry at 3rd point of the staff nurse scale, progressing to the 1st point of the enhanced staff nurse scale after 6 months
  • Generous joining bonus

Requirements

  • B.Sc. General Nursing 
  • Registered with NMBI 
  • 2 clinical references 

Apply now to join our graduate nurse programme and take the first step towards a rewarding career in oncology nursing. 

 

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