Graduate Registered Nurse - Aged Care stream

Graduate Nurse Program - Aged Care Stream

• Graduate Nurse, registered with PMCV's allocation and placement service (APS)
• Part Time - Fixed Term / 12 Months Commencing January 27th 2025
• Potential for ongoing employment
• 0.6 EFT, 0.8 EFT and 1.0 EFT opportunities

Overview

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.

About the Role

We offer a well-supported Graduate Nurse Program over 54 weeks. This includes a structured orientation program, ongoing paid study days, educational opportunities and supernumerary days for the aged care rotation in both clinical and leadership roles.

The program offers you the opportunity to consolidate nursing theory and practice. You are supported by the Education team, Clinical Support Nurses and Nurse Unit Managers and preceptors in all clinical areas.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are offered the opportunity of ongoing employment opportunities in the desired area.

Our program is designed to:

• Enable you to use your evidence based knowledge to achieve quality patient outcomes
• Increase your confidence and strengthen your skills base
• Develop your ability to work independently and as a team member
• Enhance your decision making and critical thinking skills
• Allow you to enjoy your nursing career

About you

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Administration of Medication Scope of four & five routes for Aged Care
• Basic knowledge of patient management and information systems. 
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development. 
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and commitment to team objectives
•  Demonstrated evidence of excellent time management and organisational skills
• Competent computer skills and knowledge of patient management and information technology systems
• Ability to work across KDHS in the event of clinical escalation

What KDHS Can Offer You

KDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member. Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, KDHS also provides:

• A dynamic workplace
• Free onsite car parking
• Professional Development opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave

Applicants are required to apply directly to KDHS in addition to the PMCV program.

KDHS utilises a recruitment platform called Livehire.

Visit www.kyhealth.org.au and select the Careers & Education tab followed by the current vacancies tab and follow the prompts.

To complete your application you will be required to provide the following:

• One-page cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria

• Concise Curriculum Vitae including list of 2nd and 3rd year placements (hospital, ward area / experience and number of days)

• Most recent official academic transcript including key

• Copy of two recent Acute clinical assessment documents (in pdf format)

• Two referees- 1 x nursing who have directly supervised your undergraduate clinical experience, preferably from a third year placement. 1 x referee from your current place of employment. Ensure you provide phone and email contacts

• Completed online questionnaire

Further Information

Download a copy of the position description and contact Rachel Drysdale, Education Coordinator on (03) 5857 0233 or email her on Rdrysdale@kyhealth.org.au

KDHS would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet, the Yorta Yorta and Bangarang people and we pay our respects to the elders, past, present and emerging.

 Vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza (where mandated) is a mandatory requirement for this role.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.