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Reference Number 14655
Position Title Early Career Nurse Program
Employment Type Temporary Part Time
Location Eastern Health
Award Classification Registered Nurses and Midwives (22) (Nurses and Midwives Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024) - RN GRADE 2 YEAR 4
Hours (per fortnight) 64
Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted
The successful applicant to this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check.
Position Summary

Eastern Health is pleased to offer a new and exciting program for Early Career Nurses (ECN) - (Registered Nurse, Grade 2)

This program will be offered across the Health Service

Our main acute sites are Angliss Hospital (Ferntree Gully), Box Hill Hospital (Arnold Street, Box Hill) and Maroondah Hospital in Ringwood East.

 

Are you recently qualified?

Missed out on a Graduate Nurse Program?

Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia?

Keen to improve your confidence, skills and knowledge in a supported program in the acute environment?

Keen to work for a leading public health service?

 

This program is available to Registered Nurses who have qualified and registered in the last 3 years on a fixed term, part time or full time basis (0.6 - 1.0 EFT)

 

You must have been eligible for PMCV Computer Match, but having not completed a formal Graduate Nurse Program.

 

Acute experience is viewed favourably but not essential. Perhaps you have been working in subacute or aged care, or doing some agency nursing - we can offer you a supported pathway into acute nursing with our friendly teams in our award winning health service.

 

You will benefit from a structured, comprehensive induction program, regular study days, clinical assessments and regular feedback.

 

We have a variety of options for your ongoing career development on successful completion of this program, including:

 

  • Supported Professional Development Programs
  • Dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator for each ward/unit
  • Transition to Specialty Practice Programs
  • Post Graduate Programs
  • New for 2018 - Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice (General settings)

 

For a great place to learn and work GO EAST!

 

Benefits of working at Eastern Health include:

 

  • Diverse and engaging career opportunities
  • Friendly & supportive teams
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Salary packaging options
  • A range of staff health and wellbeing benefits
  • Career progression in our teaching hospitals

 

The Nursing Workforce and Professional Practice Unit is located at our main campus and offers a range of programs across all sites.

 

This opportunity offers registered Nurses who are passionate and enthusiastic with sound clinical knowledge and experience an opportunity to join Eastern Health. You will be allocated to our wards/units and have the ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment.

 

Eastern Health is the largest public health provider in the eastern suburbs, providing a comprehensive range of high quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care and community health services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

 

To be successful in the role you will have:

 

  • Current and condition free registration with the NMBA
  • Eligibility to have applied for PMCV Compute Match in the last 3 years
  • No formal graduate nurse program
  • Evidence of clinical experience
  • Well developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a diverse team
  • Strong commitment to high quality patient care

 

If you have the ability and drive to make a difference apply today!  

 

For full details of the role refer to the attached Position Description.  

 

For any queries please contact the Manager directly.

 

You must have the right to permanently live and work in Australia to apply for this job. (Citizenship or Permanent Residency - sponsorship for visas is not available for this role)

 

Please submit all applications online.

 

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

 

Eastern Health Values:  Patients First : Agility : Humility : Respect : Kindness : Excellence

Selection Criteria Essential: Have you recently qualified as a Registered nurse in the last 3 years?
Essential: Were you eligible for PMCV Computer match but have not completed a graduate program?
Essential: Do you hold condition free registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board Australia?
Essential: Are you an Australian citizen or permanent resident? (We do not offer visa sponsorship for this program)
Contact Person JOANNE MAPES
Contact Number (03) 5969 9907
Contact Email NMworkforce@easternhealth.org.au
Alternate Contact Person Michelle Rutherford
Alternate Contact Number (03) 9895 3372
Closing Date 09/03/2018
Position Description
ECN 2018 POSITION DESCRIPTION.pdf Open
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.