Graduate Nurse Program – Registered Nurse

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
• Flexible staff accommodation available

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
• Australian Nursing Standards Assessment Tool (ANSAT) – one from 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd years and 4^th year (if applicable)
• Due end of July
• Interviews will be conducted either face-to-face or via MS Teams (based on individual requirements related to clinical placement or COVID-19)

Applying on-line uploading instructions

Three sections to upload documents as follows:

1. Cover letter and CV (as one document)
2. Clinical appraisals (copies as one document)
3. Academic transcript (one document)

For further information contact:

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