2019 Graduate Nurse Program - General

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Austin Health is a major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.

An exciting opportunity currently exists for enthusiastic Graduate Nurses to join Austin Health in our Graduate Nurse Program (GNP) 2019. We offer a well-supported GNP including a structured orientation program, ongoing paid study days, educational opportunities and supernumerary days for each of the two six-month rotations. Our dedicated Graduate Nurse Coordinator and our Clinical Education Unit are available to assist graduate nurses in this transition year for the duration of the program. Graduates are also supported by ward preceptors and Nurse Unit Managers in all areas.

There are many staff benefits available to Austin Health nurses such as: salary packaging, Employee Assistance Program and wellness programs for staff. Join our fantastic nursing team! Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with many opportunities for ongoing training and development. The Graduate Nurse Program is a 54 week program, and upon successful completion of the program, ongoing employment will be offered at varying hours.

Details of this role can be found in the position description.

Please note: You will be required to attach copies of the following documents to your online application.

• Cover Letter (maximum 1 page)
• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages)
• Clinical Appraisal 1 – most recent acute placement
• Clinical Appraisal 2 –  acute  or subacute placement*
• Academic Transcript (up to date)

*Please avoid submitting appraisals from a mental health placement 

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by Victoria Police and if required, a Working with Children Check.  Austin Health offers graduate career opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and is committed to Closing the Gap.

Enquiries: Graduate Nurse Team
Ph: (03) 9496 3311
Applications Close: 20/07/2018

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