Job Position: 2024 Graduate Aged Care / General Nursing Program
Company: State Government of Victoria
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Location: Warrnambool, VIC
2024 Graduate Aged Care / General Nursing Program Job Details:
The Graduate Aged Care / General Nursing Program (GAC/GNP) is a joint program between our two campuses at Camperdown Campus’s Aged Care service Merindah Lodge and Warrnambool Base Hospital. Applications for 2024 are now open! Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses who have completed or will complete in 2023 their qualification are encouraged to apply.
About our 2024 GAC/GNP
We believe in providing a highly supportive environment for all Graduate Nurses that encourages professional development and excellence in nursing care. Our aim is to provide clinical structured support during the transition from student to Registered / Enrolled Nurse, whilst encouraging self-directed learning.
This program commencing in February 2024 offers the opportunity to consolidate and apply theoretical knowledge by developing skills in a variety of settings. The program comprises of a 6 month rotation in Merindah Lodge Aged Care based at our Camperdown Hospital and another 6 month rotation within general nursing at Warrnambool Base Hospital. Graduate Nurses have the option to work either full or part time hours (a minimum 64 hours per fortnight) to support work/life balance. Contracts for this program will be available for 2 years, with opportunities to apply for ongoing employment.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
- Internal and external professional development opportunities;
- Ongoing clinical supervision;
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria’s Great South Coast.
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How to apply
All applicants must apply through South West Healthcare’s website by following the links to Careers and must include: * One page Cover Letter addressed to Sue Anderton (Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery) indicating why you would like to undertake a Graduate Aged Care / General Nursing Program at South West Healthcare
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume (maximum two pages), including one clinical placement referee and one non-clinical employee referee
- Copy of your academic transcript to date (including grading key)
- Copy of two most recent acute clinical placement assessments
- Copy of passport styled photograph of applicant
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024, with the classification Registered Nurse Grade 2 Year 1 (Graduate Nurse) as appropriate.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children’s Check
- Current Immunisation status
A position description can be found at our website under Careers.
Personal interviews will be conducted with shortlisted applicants commencing mid December 2023 in Warrnambool.
Applications will close on Sunday 17 December 2023.
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