Address- Multiple part time and full time placements available
- 12 month contracts, 32 – 40 hours per week
- Parkville location, with public transport at our doorstep
- $67,527 (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + up to 6 weeks leave
The Royal Women’s Hospital is Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, grow and achieve, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.
About our Graduate Nurse Program
The Women's Graduate Nurse Program provides Graduate Registered Nurses with endless opportunities to learn and consolidate their skills! This covers a range of areas, including:
- Gynaecology and Women's Cancer Services, 5 North
- Neonates including Special Care Nursery and High Dependency Unit
- Perioperative Services, including Theatre, Anaesthetics and Post Anaesthetic Care Units
- Day Surgery Unit
Placements in our Graduate Program are for either 12 months in one area, or a combination of two areas. Supported by the leadership of a senior nurse, a regular day will see you:
- Provide individual women-centred care including the recognition of normal and abnormal signs and symptoms obtained through observation, interviews and physical exams
- Communicate patient assessments and care plans effectively to the nurse in charge, the nursing team and relevant members of the multidisciplinary team
- Collaborate with members of the team to identify patient care options and plans
- Appropriately assess, plan, implement, evaluate and contemporaneously document nursing care
About you
You will be someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who enjoys working as a part of a supportive, collaborative team committed to excellence in patient care.
To join our Graduate Program you’ll have:
- Eligibility for AHPRA registration by February or May 2025
- A current Working with Children Check
- Eligibility to register with the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV) Allocation and Placement Service (APS)
- A strong desire to work at the Women’s and contribute to our goal of creating healthier futures for women and babies
Our benefits
At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, progressive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:
- $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
- Onsite childcare centre and breastfeeding rooms
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
- Up to six weeks annual leave and 17.5% leave loading plus monthly ADO’s for fulltime employees
Inclusion and belonging
The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, physically, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.
Join us!
If you feel our Graduate Program is right for you, we warmly invite your application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and three COVID-19 vaccinations, and a range of additional vaccinations including influenza, as required by the Department of Health. If you need assistance or require any accommodations or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to contact ************@thewomens.org.au.
How to apply
We offer an intake into our Graduate Nurse Program in February and May, and applications are now open for both intakes of the 2025 program.
Before you apply, please ensure you:
- Are eligible for registration with AHPRA by February or May 2024
- Have not previously completed a Graduate Nurse or Midwife program
- Are eligible to be registered with PMCV/APS
- Agree that, as part of your role as a nurse, to care for women seeking a termination of pregnancy, as well as administer medicine in this process
Please include the following in your application:
- A one page cover letter addressed to Claire Watts (include your PMCV/APS registration number if you have one)
- A resume which includes details of your clinical placements
- A certified copy of your transcript of results or interim results (whichever is available)
- 2 x recent clinical appraisals - one must be in an acute setting
- A completed Placement Options Preference Form (this can be found on the Women's website)
If you are experiencing any issues uploading or completing your application please email ************@thewomens.org.au. For any enquiries regarding the program, please email ************@thewomens.org.au.
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