Full time – Fixed term 9 month program
$41.36-$52.82 Per Hour Plus Salary Packaging!
About The Role
The ICU Discovery Program supports Registered Nurses to transition into the specialty area of Intensive Care. This 9-month program combines theoretical learning, clinical exposure and professional support to build the foundations required to pursue postgraduate Critical Care studies. Participants are encouraged to apply for the postgraduate stream following completion of the program, however a position is not guaranteed.
Transition from RN into ICU specialty practice Gain clinical exposure in a supported environment Participate in structured learning and study days Receive support from ICU educators and staff
Key Responsibilities
Deliver safe, evidence-based patient care Work collaboratively within the ICU team Participate in education sessions and learning activities Complete learning packages and clinical assessments Monitor patient condition and escalate care when needed Support patient-centred care and clinical best practice
Skills & Experience
Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA registration Acute nursing experience desirable Strong communication and teamwork skills Commitment to learning and professional development Ability to work in a dynamic clinical environment
Program Structure
Comprehensive orientation to the ICU environment One week supernumerary to the unit Blended learning including study days and clinical activities Bedside teaching and clinical assessments Support from Clinical Educators and ICU staff Six study days throughout the program including ALS
Course Content
Advanced patient assessment ECG interpretation and rhythm strip analysis Non-invasive ventilation Basic mechanical ventilation Haemodynamic monitoring Arterial blood gas interpretation Tracheostomy care Advanced Life Support (ALS) Care of patients with multi-organ failure
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Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays Access to Fitness Passport membership Staff rewards and recognition programs
Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Emily Walter or Phoebe Roberts, Nurse Unit Managers, on 0403 605 482 for a confidential discussion.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
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This position is paid in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028. The classification is Registered Nurse Grade 2 (YP2 - YP9) which ranges from $41.36 - $52.82 per hour.
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state's fastest growing inland city. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Ballarat has some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.