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Form of workCompany description:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Job description:
An exciting opportunity exists for RUSON/RUSOM EFT for the Northern Health Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander nursing/midwifery Cadetship
About the Cadetship:
The Northern Health Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander nursing/midwifery Cadetship provides the opportunity for paid employment experience, while being provided with cultural and clinical support to students who are Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander undergraduates currently undertaking a Bachelor or Masters degree in a nursing/midwifery.
The Role will:
• Assist the nursing team with delivery of safe and quality patient centred care
• Work under the delegation and supervision of a RN
• Develop and refine skills (within student scope of practice and position description)
• Provide extensive support offered through Preceptors, Professional Mentors, Educators, NH Nursing Workforce and Cultural Peer Supervision
• 2 paid shifts a fortnight (minimum 40 shifts in the year)
• Access to cultural study days/leave and a culturally safe place
• Support to attend the CATSINaM Conference (Congress of Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives).
• Applying learning directly, strengthening work readiness and exposure to the workplace
• Increased confidence and competence within career pathway and provision of quality patient care (as delegated)
• Establishment of professional networks
• Secure onsite parking is available on all campuses at a reduced rate for staff
About you:
• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander undergraduate registered nurse/midwife
• Live in Victoria and maintaining a pass grade in all subjects
• Have completed your first year of your Masters or Bachelor of Nursing / Midwifery
• Commitment to 2 shifts per fortnight (minimum 40 shifts over the year)
• Study load and placement commitments are taken into consideration with shifts if requested
• Ability to attend cultural study days/CATSINaM
• Strong communication skills
Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you
For further details, please refer to the Position Description here or alternatively contact at *************@nh.org.au or ***************@nh.org.au
We offer:
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
· Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive' program
· Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
· An inclusive and culturally safe space
· State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
· A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs'
· Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
For a glimpse of life at NH, click here.
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.
