Address The Resthaven Graduate Nurse Program known as the Transition to Professional Practice Program (TPPP) is a unique leadership training opportunity for Registered Nurses who have a passion for providing services to older people and a desire to become leaders in the aged care sector. The TPPP is a way to develop specific knowledge and skills required to work in aged care. This is a structured program with integrated study days and a designated mentor to assist the graduate nurse to practice in a safe and supportive environment as a confident and accountable professional.
We are excited to be seeking applications for the 2024 program, commencing on Wednesday 17th of April at various locations across metropolitan and regional South Australia.
Program Aim
To prepare recently Registered Nurse graduates for their critical role in the specialist field of Aged Care through providing structured learning, mentoring and experience that will facilitate the transition of knowledge to practice.
About the Program
The Resthaven TPPP has been designed to support newly graduated Registered Nurses to develop into confident professionals who can demonstrate competence in undertaking the work of an autonomous health care worker with appropriate support structures.
Commence Wednesday 17th of April 2024.
1-2 week induction process
Mentoring and coaching from clinical leaders
Scheduled attendance at education sessions
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking energetic, enthusiastic, approachable and attentive Registered Nurse graduates who are willing to challenge themselves and do their daily best. The ideal candidate will have:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Passion and commitment for supporting the needs of older people
Commitment to professional development
Received their AHPRA registration before March 2024
Selection Process
Applications are welcome from graduates who received their unrestricted AHPRA registration before March 2024.
Shortlisting for interview will be based on your letter of application briefly introducing yourself, the Resthaven site you currently work at and your reasons for applying for the Graduate Nurse Program. You will also provide a one-page (maximum) response to the following questions:
Why apply for a graduate program in aged care?
What does ‘Trust Dignity Choice’ mean to you?
Who is someone you consider to be an outstanding leader? Considering that leader, what 3 traits make them a good leader?
What do the words ‘resilience’ and ‘leadership’ mean to you?
What do you think is the biggest challenge facing aged care?
Please note: applicants who do not address the above questions will not be considered.
Applications close: Tuesday 12th March 2024.
For enquiries please contact Hannah Cerone, Career Pathways Lead – (08) 8373 9037
If you live our values of trust, dignity and choice, open the door to a meaningful career with Resthaven.
