About Goulburn Valley Health
We pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care and aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.
Our region offers a supportive environment for graduates to practice nursing skills, with a focus on transition from student nurse to confident practicing registered nurse/midwife.
The graduate nurse program offers many learning and development opportunities including:
* Five graduate nurse study days with a focus on the needs of the group
* Minimum of one specialty rotation
* Dedicated supernumerary days for each rotation with extra supernumerary time given to those working in specialty areas
* Ongoing permanent contracts post successful completion of the program
* Professional development opportunities
* Regular debrief sessions with other graduate nurses and the education team
Rotations offered to graduates include:
* Surgical ward
* Medical ward
* Sub-acute/palliative care unit
* Theatre
* Intensive Care Unit
* Emergency Department
* Hemodialysis
* Oncology
* Day Procedure Unit
* Specialist Consulting Suite
* Child and Adolescent Unit
* Special Care Nursery
* Radiology
* District Nursing
* Outlying hospital rotations
* Mental Health
Job Description
Goulburn Valley Health's Graduate Nurse Program is designed to support new graduate nurses and midwives in their transition to confident practicing professionals.
We offer a highly supported program that includes:
* A dedicated Transition to Practice Educator
* Clinical Area Educators
* Clinical Support Nurses
* Preceptors
* Opportunities for professional development and study leave
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be eligible for this role, you will need to have recently completed a nursing or midwifery degree and be registered as a nurse or midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Benefits
This role offers a range of benefits, including:
* Ongoing permanent contracts post successful completion of the program
* Professional development opportunities
* Regular debrief sessions with other graduate nurses and the education team
Others
We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career.
Please note that all applicants must apply through PMCV and allocate GVHealth as one of your preferred positions. In addition, please include a cover letter, resume, copy of your academic transcript, and your last two clinical appraisal tools.
Searchable Title: Graduate Registered Nurse/Midwife
Remuneration Min: 65000
Remuneration Max: 90000
Remuneration Currency: AUD