Aboriginal Cadetship

Aboriginal Cadetship 

Are you an Aboriginal undergraduate student studying a Bachelor of Nursing, Midwifery or Allied Health?

Are you looking for paid employment within a hospital setting?

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is currently seeking applications from eligible Aboriginal students who are interested in a Cadetship.

Role requirements

The successful candidate shall: 

• Identify as Aboriginal
• Be currently enrolled in a Bachelor Degree of Nursing, Midwifery or Allied Health (this does include the double degree in Nursing and Midwifery)
• Have maintained a Pass grade in all subjects
• Live in Victoria
• Have successfully progressed past first year

About You

• Are friendly and have good communication skills
• Proven ability to work in a team
• Have a desire to provide excellent care to patients
• Have a keen interest in working in a public health setting to consolidate skills
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development

About the Role at CGH

• CGH offer an inclusive and culturally safe work space
• The Cadet will work as an assistant to the health care team in providing Excellence in Care
• Work will involve direct and indirect patient care
• Activities and tasks, will be delegated in accordance with the professional judgement of the supervising health professional, and in accordance with the level of achieved educational preparation and assessed competence of the individual Cadet
• The Cadet will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, assisting healthcare workers to provide delegated aspects of person-centred care
• The Cadet will work under the supervision and delegation of a Registered Health Professional at all times, and work within the parameters of this Cadet position description
• Flexibility will be provided with rostering in the workplace to fulfil university and clinical placement requirements

Benefits

• To gain new skills and knowledge to enable the successful transition of the Aboriginal cadet into a transition to practice program
• To have the opportunity to consolidate skills and knowledge in a supportive workplace
• To experience employment in the health service and develop professional and cultural networks
• To be supported within a culture of continuous improvement

Application

• Please apply online attaching your academic transcript, resume, and cover letter that outlines your suitability for the cadetship

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing:

• A current satisfactory National Police Certificate
• Obtaining a Working with Children Check
• Evidence of being currently enrolled, beyond first year, in a Bachelor Degree in Nursing, Midwifery or Allied Health (may include double degrees).

At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. 

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.