Graduate Nurse Program

Program Structure

EGHS Graduate Nurse Program commences in the first week of February and runs for 52 weeks on a minimum 0.8 contract. Participants are entitled to six weeks annual leave (pro-rata).

Number of positions available

• Six to nine positions each year

The program includes:

• Three clinical rotations over the year, including Acute care, Aged Care and either Community Nursing or Peri-operative Unit
• Two-day EGHS orientation, supernumery days at the commencement of each rotation
• Five study days throughout the year
• Care of the older person program
• Clinical Support five days/week

Clinical Support

Clinical Support is provided by the Clinical Support Nurse/Educator and experienced preceptors in each clinical rotation. Clinical Support ensures that the graduate nurse develops their skills and knowledge in a safe and encouraging environment.

Clinical Rotations

Each graduate will have a four month rotation through acute, aged care and either perioperative or district nursing for a further four months.

• In-patient Unit — 18 bed acute unit covering medical, surgical, paediatric, palliative, midwifery, oncology and Urgent Care Centre.
• Lowe Street — 45 bed aged care facility
• Community Nursing— two nurses visit 16-24 clients/day, incorporates hospital in the home, palliative care and hospital at risk program
• Peri-Operative Unit— two theatres, operates five days/week, six chair dialysis, opthamology, ENT, gynaecology, urology, general, orthopaedic
• Willaura Hospital – 20 bed aged care facility

Why Choose EGHS?

• Program is based on current Department of Health & Human Services guidelines and evidence based practice
• Supportive learning environment
• Diversity of clinical rotations
• Graduate Nurse study days
• Opportunities to network with other rural graduate nurses
• Access to multiple resources for ongoing professional development
• Financial support for career progression
• Corporate uniform provided
• Free parking
• Six weeks annual leave during graduate year
• Café Pyrenees – health food options
• Salary packaging
• Close proximity to Grampians, lakes, wine districts and restaurants
• Easy access to major cities Ballarat, Bendigo and Melbourne

Application Requirements

• Apply through PMCV Computer Matching Service
• Full or part time (8 days per fortnight (0.8 EFT)) position
• Letter of Application
• Curriculum vitae including names and contact details of two professional referees
• Academic transcript
• Clinical appraisal summaries (1st, 2nd and 3rd years)
• Due end of July (interviews in August)

For further information contact:

Training & Development Manager (03) 5352 9404 or education@eghs.net.au 

There is an increasing expectation by governments and communities for evidence-based healthcare practice, as health policies impact upon the way services are delivered to the community.

In this context nurses, as the largest group of healthcare providers, are central to the implementation of new, evidence-based practices. This requires nurses to increase their knowledge of and skills in, research utilisation and application. An honours graduate will make significant contributions to healthcare and to the discipline of nursing, through their knowledge, research and evaluation skills.

The honours year primarily involves an independent research project conducted under supervision of an expert academic in conjunction with completion of your graduate nursing program. EGHS would be flexible and supportive in ensuring both the needs of the research project and your work life are met.

Number of Positions Available

One (successful honours program applicant)

Application Requirements

• Apply through PMCV Computer Matching Service
• Full or part time (8 days per fortnight (0.8 EFT)) position
• Letter of Application
• Curriculum vitae including names and contact details of two professional referees
• Academic transcript
• Clinical appraisal summaries (1st, 2nd and 3rd years)
• Due end of July (interviews in August)

For further information contact:

Training & Development Manager (03) 5352 9404 or education@eghs.net.au 

Aim of Program

This program is an exciting opportunity for newly Registered Nursing and Midwifery graduates to complete a transition to practice year within regional and rural settings. The program is structured to enable rotations of graduates between participating services in order to provide a variety of both nursing and midwifery experiences. Clinical experience is complemented by study days and access to regional continuing education programs, simulation based learning and online learning. Clinical support staff are available in all services.

Rotations

Graduates are employed at East Grampians Health Service and complete one rotation to Ballarat Health Services. Rotations are structured to provide graduates with experience in acute medical, surgical and other general nursing settings, antenatal care, birthing, postnatal care including domiciliary and Special Care Nursery.

External Rotations

Graduates will spend 8-10 months at East Grampians Health Service working in a mixed general/midwifery ward where they will gain experience in all midwifery areas and acute medical/surgical nursing on a day to day basis. Short term ‘exposures’ to other general nursing areas may also be available. A 2-4 month rotation is completed at Ballarat Health Service to gain further experience in Antenatal Clinic, Birth Suite and Special Care Nursery (this is subject to the number of participants in the regional program.)

Number of Positions Available

One (double degree graduate only)

Application Requirements

• Apply through PMCV Computer Matching Service
• Full or part time (8 days per fortnight (0.8 EFT)) position
• Letter of Application
• Curriculum vitae including names and contact details of two professional referees
• Academic transcript
• Clinical appraisal summaries (1st, 2nd and 3rd years)
• Due end of July (interviews in August)

For further information contact:

Training & Development Manager (03) 5352 9404 or education@eghs.net.au