Reference Number: 1008Job Title: Graduate Registered Nurse & GraduateNurse/ Midwife Programs
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Part-TimeHours per Fortnight: 64
Location: VariousClosing date: 21/06/2024For a confidential conversation please contact: Tracy Urbanavicius, 035823 8624/ Tracy.Urbanavicius@gvhealth.org.auAbout GV Health:At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.Click to find out more information about GV Health and our services.Click to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.Our RegionGreat things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region:About the role:Goulburn Valley Health's Graduate Nurse Program offers you the opportunity to practice in a safe and supportive environment that will facilitate your transition from Student Nurse to a confident practicing Registered Nurse.We recruit over 50 graduates each year with half of the group commencing in January and the other half in February. Each graduate will complete three four-month rotations across our various campuses, with support provided by Clinical Area Educators, Clinical Support nurse and Preceptors.Our highly supported program offers many learning and development opportunities including:
- Five Graduate nurse study days with the focus of the days on the needs of the group, topics that have been covered in the past include non-invasive ventilation, basic ECG interpretation and wound care
- Minimum of one specialty rotation
- Dedicated supernumerary days for each rotation with extra supernumerary time given to those working in specialty areas
- Ongoing permanent contracts post successful completion of the program
- Professional development opportunities
- Regular debrief sessions with other Graduate Nurses
- Access to regular feedback from Clinical Area Educators, Clinical Support Nurses, Nurse Unit Managers and Preceptors.
- Surgical ward
- Medical ward
- Sub- Acute/ Palliative care unit
- Theatre
- Intensive Care Unit
- Emergency Department
- Hemodialysis
- Oncology
- Day Procedure Unit
- Specialist Consulting Suite
- Child and Adolescent Unit
- Special Care Nursery
- Radiology
- District Nursing
- Outlying hospital rotations
- Mental Health
- Potential to rotate to Royal Melbourne Hospital for 6 month
- Free
, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships * Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
- A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
- Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
- Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program