2019 Graduate Registered Nurse Program

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Detail information about job 2019 Graduate Registered Nurse Program. Terms and conditions vacancy

About Us

Western Health manages three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. It also operates the Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a culturally diverse population of more than 800,000 people. We have more than 6,700 employees who are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES).

Our continued growth will see the completion of a new purpose built, multi-storey Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital.

About the Role

Western Health has an excellent reputation of providing Graduate Nurses with a smooth transition from student to Registered Nurse. We achieve this by providing a multi-layered support structure from Clinical Educators through to Preceptors. We offer an extensive orientation at the commencement of the program, multiple study days throughout the year and access to a multitude of other professional development opportunities.

In our supportive environment we provide each Graduate Nurse with 2 clinical rotations over our multiple sites. Our Graduate Nurses are encouraged to preference these to assist building an individualised program.

Please see our website for further details on the program:-

http://www.westernhealth.org.au/EducationandResearch/Education/Pages/Graduate-Nurse-Program.aspx

To apply, applicants are asked to complete a three-step process:

Step 1: Apply to PMCV (www.pmcv.com.au) using the Computer Match system listing Western Health amongst your preferences.

Step 2: Apply to Western Health using the online process. Each application must include:

• Letter of application (no more than one page).
• Concise curriculum vitae including a list of all undergraduate clinical placements (hospital, type of ward/experience and number of days).
• A certified transcript of all results (key to results to be included).
• Complete copies of two recent adult acute clinical nursing student assessments. Please note that clinical assessments from Mental Health placements will not be accepted. Please discuss any alternatives with the GNP Coordinator, prior to application.
• Names and accurate contact details, including phone numbers and corporate email addresses of two referees, of which one must have directly supervised your undergraduate clinical experience, preferably from a 3rd year adult acute placement. Please note that referees from Mental Health placements will not be accepted.  Please discuss any alternatives with the GNP Coordinator, prior to application.
• One recent passport sized photograph (please embed this into your cover letter).

Step 3: Attend interview upon request.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits such as:

• Work-life balance
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Discounted Onsite car parking
• Onsite fitness clubs
• Culturally safe and respectful environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Culture

At Western Health, we value our employees and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a working with children’s check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries: Judy Nelson
Ph: 83456097
Position Ref: 32395
Applications Close: 20/07/2018

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