At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a supportive program to transition from student to nurse while gaining hands-on experience.
- Company: KDH, a caring rural health service dedicated to community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Access to salary packaging, structured learning days, and professional development.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for ongoing employment after the 6-month program.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while building your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Must have or be eligible for Enrolled Nurse registration with AHPRA.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Supportive and all-encompassing program to transition successfully from student to nurse; Access to dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator with structured learning days; Access to salary packaging.
We are excited to offer positions for the 6-month program at a minimum of 24 hours per week. The program will run for 6 months, with excellent opportunities for ongoing employment upon successful completion of the graduate program. The program on offer will incorporate the following:
- A comprehensive orientation program including graduate specific study days and supernumerary time in the clinical area.
- Acute and Aged Care experience.
- Regular in-service and debrief sessions.
- Educator and preceptor support including two professional development days with our Clinical Nurse Educator.
The program has been designed to:
- Enable you to use your evidence-based knowledge to achieve quality patient outcomes.
- Increase your confidence and strengthen your skill base.
- Develop your ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Enhance your decision making and critical thinking skills.
ABOUT THE HEALTH SERVICE KDH is a 50 bed rural health service with a strong relationship with neighboring health partners, providing an integrated range of acute services - including oncology and surgical services; a bed based and community based transition care program and post-acute care service; district nursing services; residential aged care and community services to Kerang and the wider community.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you will have current registration or be eligible for registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Diploma of Nursing qualification) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) prior to the agreed date for commencement of employment and have not previously worked as an Enrolled Nurse. In addition, we welcome applicants who display strong commitment to values based organisations, showing evidence of this in everyday life. We are also looking for candidates that are eager to learn and want to become part of a progressive and caring team that has the best interests of the community we serve at heart in all instances.
Graduate Enrolled Nurse in Kerang employer: Kerang District Health
KDH offers a nurturing environment for Graduate Enrolled Nurses, providing a comprehensive orientation program and dedicated support from Clinical Nurse Educators. With a strong focus on professional development and community care, employees benefit from structured learning opportunities and the chance to grow within a progressive team in the heart of rural Kerang.
