Graduate Nurse Program

Program Overview:

IDHS facilitate the transition of our graduates, by providing day-to-day bedside support via our experienced team of clinical nurses and preceptors. Graduates are provided the opportunity to consolidate undergraduate skills and knowledge, integrate theory to practice and further develop professional and clinical skills through our structured, clinically-focused program.

Our RN Graduate Nurse Program is open to:
  • Applicants who have completed all clinical placements and are registered or eligible for AHPRA registration by commencement of the program.
  • Part time (0.8 full time equivalent).
  • Applicants who have registered to participate in the PMCV Allocation and Placement Service, who have listed Inglewood & Districts Health Service as one of your preferred hospitals.  
  • Applicants with visa validity for at least the first 6 months of the program.
About You:

Your qualifications, skills and experience:

  • Candidates will share the values of IDHS being respect, choice, equality and care
  • Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
  • Proven organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and mange a diverse caseload
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
  • Be able to work all shifts (AM, PM and night shift) when allocated
  • Be willing to work across aged care, acute care and Urgent Care Centre as required
Your Application Must Include:

 

  • Cover letter (one page)
  • Current Resume (maximum three pages)
  • Two (2) acute care clinical placement reports: third year or most recent available. Entire report required (certified copies requested if not electronic format)
  • A copy of your academic transcript to-date
  • Two referees completed as part of the PMCV application process
  • Applications to be submitted via ‘View Current Opportunities’ on the IDHS website

Interviews outside of the PMCV process are not planned, however we will contact you directly if we need further information to support the recrtuiment process.

 

Graduate Nurse Support:
  • 2 weeks supernumerary time (negotiable)
  • Preceptorship and clinical support
  • Paid professional development.
  • Access to additional education and development opportunities
  • Exciting ongoing career opportunities
  • Paid study days as planned at Bendigo Health
  • Access to e-learning program
Benefits:
  • Salary packaging
  • Employee assistance program
  • Staff social club
  • Regional attractions
  • Wineries
  • Great regional restaurants
  • Markets and festivals
  • Water skiing on the Loddon river
  • A Variety of sporting groups and facilities
  • Camping, fishing and boating
  • Friendly communities that make you feel welcome

For More Information:

Please contact Michelle Zimmer, Nurse Unit Manager: mzimmer@idhs.vic.gov.au or by phone on (03) 5431 7000.

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