Nurse And Midwife Refresher Program

Refresher Program - Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and Midwives

• $10,000  scholarships available.*
• Refresh your nursing or midwifery skills 
• Fully supported program with full-time and part-time options
• Successful program participants will be offered ongoing employment at Eastern Health
• 2 programs commence on Tuesday 23rd April & Wednesday 1st May 2024

Are you a registered or enrolled nurse or midwife keen to re-enter the workforce in the hospital setting? Apply to the Eastern Health Nurse / Midwife Refresher Program today.

*$10,000 Department of Health scholarships are available to enable eligible candidates to cover the costs of program participation, such as living expenses, while completing the unpaid program. Conditions Apply: Participants must be Australian or New Zealand Citizen, an Australian permanent resident or hold an Australian permanent humanitarian visa and commit to seeking employment to be eligible for the scholarship. See attached Scholarship Information sheet.

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We are a values-based organisation committed to research and teaching, and have strong affiliations with Australia’s top universities. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the Role

Eastern Health is offering registered and enrolled nurses and midwives, with condition-free, NMBA registration the opportunity to re-enter the nursing workforce. Our Nurse and Midwife Refresher Program, provides a program of education, clinical teaching, ward-based learning and support.  The Refresher Program will provide an opportunity for you to gain experience and confidence in the hospital setting. The program includes access to the Learning & Teaching team, professional development study days, skill acquisition via simulation based learning and clinical placement on a hospital ward.

Midwifery participants must also complete Australian College of Midwives online Refresher Program. Refresher Course (midwives.org.au)

The Refresher Program will be delivered at the following Eastern Health sites:

• Angliss Hospital (Upper Ferntree Gully)
• Box Hill Hospital (Box Hill)
• Maroondah Hospital (Ringwood)
• Peter James Centre (East Burwood)
• Wantirna Health (Wantirna)
• Healesville Hospital (Healesville)

Please nominate your preferred site within your cover letter.

Key Dates

The Refresher program commences with two compulsory orientation days.

Cohort 1 (April Cohort): Tuesday 23rd April and Wednesday 24th April 2024 - location to be confirmed. 

Cohort 2 (May Cohort): Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd May 2024 - location to be confirmed. 

Completed over seven weeks, the program is tailored to meet the individual learning needs of a participant.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to a minimum of three shifts per week, with two of these shifts on consecutive days.

The Refresher Program is not a paid position. Participants are offered ongoing employment at Eastern Health, on successful completion of the Refresher program.

About You

You are dedicated, empathetic and adaptable. You are interested in the complex and varied patient presentations cared for in the hospital setting. To be eligible for the Refresher Program you must have:

• Current nursing / midwifery registration with AHPRA (condition free)
• Professional indemnity insurance
• The commitment to complete the program of study and clinical placement hours
• A willingness to undergo pre-employment screening, including reference checks and police check
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A high degree of accountability and a supportive and engaging style

This program is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or midwives. Applicants who have not completed a graduate nurse / midwife program, or who cannot demonstrate a work history as a registered nurse / midwife in Australia are, unfortunately, unable to be considered.

 A virtual information session will be delivered on Wednesday 13th March 2024 at 5pm. Please register your interest at ****@easternhealth.org.au  Additional queries about the program and scholarships can also be directed to this email address.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to commencing employment.

What We Offer

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals 

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the well being and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

 Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**