2019 Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program

Summary about this job

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

Various Facilities
Fixed Term Part Time

What We Offer:

Applications are now open to candidates anticipating initial registration as a Registered Nurse in 2019 to join our Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program at Monash Health. The graduate nurse program offers:

• An eighteen-month structured program to consolidate your skills;
• Offering three six-month rotations with an extensive range of clinical areas;
• Outstanding training and development provided;
• Contract role, part-time hours (0.84 EFT; 64hours per fortnight).

About Us:

Monash Health is uniquely positioned to integrate primary, secondary and tertiary health services, supported by world-renowned research and teaching facilities under the one umbrella. We provide access to public health care services available to over 1.3 million people, representing 32% of the population of greater Melbourne. Monash Health is committed to delivering high quality patient centred care to fulfil our vision of “Exceptional Care, Outstanding Outcomes”.

About the Role:

As a Grade 2 Registered Nurse, you will participate in a structured eighteen month program designed to consolidate, expand your experience as a beginning practitioner and grow your career. Key elements of the Program include:

• Rotations across a range of sites including Clayton, Dandenong, Casey, Kingston, Moorabbin and Doveton to expose you to a variety of clinical and operational settings;
• Enrollment in the Masters of Nursing (Monash University);
• Paid study days to support your educational development;
• Access to Mental Health Nursing Professional Supervision;
• Free employee assistance program;
• Salary Packaging;
• Onsite parking, gym and fitness centre; 
• Access to a wide range of education and training opportunities across Monash Health.

This Program commences 4th February 2019. A two day inter-professional orientation Program will be conducted on the 7th and 8th January 2019. An intensive orientation to the Mental Health Program will be conducted from 21st  January - 30th January 2019.

Why Choose Us:

Graduate Nurses who have participated in our recent programs tell us that we provide a variety of clinical experiences, working alongside an innovative, collaborative team to help support you for success. Our status as Victoria’s largest public healthcare provider positions us uniquely to offer you the ability to access a wide range of opportunities and experiences as your skills and career progress.

How to apply:

• All applicants must register with PMCV Computer Matching service http://www.pmcv.com.au/;
• Submit your application via the careers page on the Monash Health website: https://southernhealth.mercury.com.au.

You Must:

The following documents need to be uploaded:

1. Monash Health Graduate Program Curriculum Vitae (CV) template

• Please find a copy of the Monash Health Graduate Program CV template in the 'Position Descriptions' section of the job advertisement
• You will need to save, complete and upload a copy of this template under the 'Resume' field when you submit your application documents
• Your CV should only be submitted on the Monash Health Graduate Program CV template provided. Please do not provide any additional individualised CV documents
• In the clinical referee section of the CV template please provide details of two clinical references (one from a Mental Health placement) who can describe your nursing practice. The referee should be someone has worked directly with you during a clinical placement, (i.e.) Clinical Nurse Educator, preceptor. Please ensure that you have a current email address for each referee

2. Academic transcript 

• Transcripts must be certified and recent
• Please upload your transcript under the 'Education Certificate' field when you submit your application documents
• This must be an official transcript and must include a grading scale

3. Monash Health Fit2Work (F2W) form and Working With Children's Check (WWCC)

• Please find a copy of the F2W form in the 'Position Description' section of the job advertisement
• The Monash Health F2W form and 100 points of certified identification must be scanned into the specified F2W field.
• We cannot accept existing F2W certificates or Police checks. The Monash Health F2W will be processed at no cost to you
• A current Employee Victorian WWCC is required for all graduates. If you are successful in obtaining an interview you will be required to bring evidence of your WWCC

4. Cover Letter (1 Page) addressed to Shelley Black Clinical Nurse Consultant, Graduate and Undergraduate Programs; Please address the following in you cover letter:

• Discuss three reasons why you wish to apply for the Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program;
• What do you see as key learning priorities in the Mental Health Graduate Nurse Program?

To view the Position Description or submit your application please click the 'Apply Now' button below.

Any offer of employment will be confirmed on the successful outcome of a police check, Visa status, AHPRA registration and Working With Children Check

Enquiries: Shelley Black
Ph: 0405 494 159
Applications Close: 20/07/2018

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