Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nursing or Allied Health Cadet

Job Description:St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne are looking for enthusiastic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nursing and Allied Health students to participate in our 12 month Cadetship Program. This paid employment experience allows students to enhance their development of their knowledge and skills in their chosen field while completing their degree. Working in a range of fields including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, Allied Health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care.

You will work alongside staff in this area with the support of our First Nations Practice Development Nurse. The cadetship allows for 30 paid shifts that includes 5 Study Days throughout the year.

How this Program can benefit you:income while studyingthe opportunity to work in a chosen health serviceexposure to the work environment and workplace culturefamiliarisation with a potential future place of employmentskill consolidation through practicementoring by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff already working in the health serviceformation of professional networksbuild personal and professional growth and confidencebuild career confidence and opportunities