Registered Nurse Graduate Program
Bathurst NSW 2795, Australia Req #748
Thursday, 31 October 2024
Opal Healthcare is one of Australia's largest residential aged care providers, with 132 Care Communities and approximately 20,000 team members nationwide. Our values of C ompassion, A ccountability, R espect and E xcellence are at the heart of everything we do.
Applications are now open for Graduate Registered Nurses to join our 10th intake of the Opal HealthCare Graduate Nurse Program. Opal HealthCare have refined our Nurse Graduate program over three years and have had over 200 Nurse Graduates join us on their pathway to being our leaders of the future.
Start date is the beginning of October. This is your opportunity to gain tangible, hands on experience working with our residents, their families, clinical services and allied health. Our Graduate Nurse Program is designed to develop your clinical and leadership skills.
We are growing and we invite you to join us on this exciting journey
What Opal HealthCare can offer you?
* 9 month structured transition to practice program.
* Defined career pathways with dedicated internal support
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including scholarships for post-graduate studies offering up to $15,000 over 3 years
* Future access to our Leadership Programs – RN2CM & Emerging Leaders
* Supportive team environment with the best leaders in the sector
* Flexibility and work/life balance through a range of shifts
* Rapidly growing organisation with national career opportunities
As a Nurse Graduate with us, you will be part of our scholarship program via the Opal Healthcare Academy – this qualifies you for $5,000 payment at the completion of the program which you can use towards your HECS Debt or further studies.
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Who are we looking for?
The best and brightest registered nurse graduates who aspire to be future nurse leaders and grow their careers at Opal. We are seeking RN candidates who have:
* Graduated University within the last 2 years
* Valid AHPRA Registration (or pending)
* Completed less than 12 months of paid practical experience as a Registered Nurse
About the Graduate Nurse Program:
Our 9 month program provides structured support and training. During the program you will gain specialised clinical skills in areas such as dementia care, palliative care, chronic disease management and mental health. You will also develop your leadership skills in a professional practice setting.
All applicants must be willing to obtain a police clearance via Opal HealthCare's police check system and undergo a pre-employment medical and a personal NDISWC through your state government. You may also be required to attend a drug screen and complete psychometric testing.
Other details
* Job family Nursing
* Pay type Hourly
Apply now