Registered Nurse Graduate Program | Warrnambool

Mercy Health is seeking expression of interest from passionate Graduate Registered Nurses for the Registered Nurse transition to practice program, delivered in partnership with ACCPA (Aged Care & Community Care Providers Association). This innovative 6- month program aims to provide guidance to Graduate Registered Nurses in their first year of clinical practice through mentorship and online professional development sessions led by expert clinicians, supporting the completion of your professional portfolio development. The aim of this program is to ensure that the graduate nurses becoming confident, safe, competent and professional practitioners within the aged care sector. This is an excellent opportunity for graduate nurses to receive mentoring and network within the aged care community, thereby enhancing their knowledge and skill sets.

Key elements of the Program:

• Duration of the program is 12 months
• Next Intake is in Feb 2024, multiple intakes in 2024
• Opportunities across Mercy Health Residential Aged Care & Home Care locations including Shepparton, Colac, Bendigo, Warrnambool & Albury
• Job opportunities on offer for successful participants across our locations.
• Opportunity to be mentored by senior clinical leaders within the Residential Aged Care team
• Professional Development led by industry and clinical experts. Monthly topics critical to aged care are delivered to participants through 90-minute online weekly sessions.
• Self-assessment activities to gauge your level of knowledge
• Connects participants to the private learning management system, Moodle, allowing for easy access to professional development resources, participation in forums, and networking activities.
• Supports the successful completion of an individual’s professional portfolio.
• Support from ACCPA RN Facilitators to help participants stay connected and engaged in the program.
• On-the-job learning and development through the creation and implementation of individual support plans and clinical assessments
• Induction program and Community of Practice forums for participants.

 About you:

• Bachelor of Nursing Degree with AHPRA registration 
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent clinical skill base and knowledge of legislation within Aged Care
• Experience in leading and supervising teams of people
• Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care and the ability to work in a team environment
• A willingness to commit to the full duration of the program

About us:

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sister’s of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

What we offer:

Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

• Caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
• Encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
• Protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
• Taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
• Offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services
• Access to 'Fitness Passport', a discounted, membership-based health and fitness program available for Mercy Health staff & their families 

 What you will need:

• Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
• Provide a current Police Record Check and/or NDIS workers screening check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
• Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

Employment with Mercy Health is subject to satisfactory background checks which can include Police Record Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process, please contact us on the details below.

Contact Details:

Vinu Nair, Recruitment Lead 
*********@mercy.com.au

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