Graduate Nurse Program – Enrolled Nurse
Graduate Nurse Program – Enrolled Nurse
EGHS Graduate Nurse Program for Enrolled Nurses is offered at the completion of the Diploma of Nursing, that is held on-site at East Grampians Health Service.
The program includes:
- Three clinical rotations over the year:
- 1 acute: In-patient Unit (medical /surgical) OR Day Procedure Unit
- 2 aged care: 70 Lowe St, Willaura Healthcare and/or Garden View Court Hostel
- Two-day EGHS Orientation plus supernumerary days at the commencement of each rotation
- Five study days throughout the year
- Clinical support five days per 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
To foster and develop the foundation skills of nursing, each graduate enrolled nurse will have three 4-month rotations in a blend of the following clinical departments:
- In-Patient Unit (IPU) – mixed medical/surgical unit
- Day Procedure Unit (DPU)
- 70 Lowe Street — 45 bed aged care facility
- Willaura Healthcare – 8 sub-acute beds, 2 nursing home beds, 10 aged care beds
- Garden View Court Hostel – 24 bed aged care facility
Why Choose EGHS?
- Supportive learning environment
- Diversity of clinical rotations
- Graduate Nurse study days
- 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 directly through EGHS (submit below) (Indicate preference for full or part time position – minimum 6 days per fortnight, (0.6FTE))
- Letter of Application
- Curriculum vitae including names and contact details of two clinical placement referees
- Academic transcript
- ANSAT tools – one from 1st and 2nd year
Applying on-line uploading instructions
Three sections to upload documents as follows:
- Cover letter and CV (as one document)
- ANSATs (copy as one document)
- Academic transcript (one document)
Applications close on 31 August.
For an individualised site/department tour and for further information contact:
Training & Development Manager (03) 5352 9404 or education@eghs.net.au
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