Employment

Graduate Nurse Program

Rural Northwest Health is a multi-campus health service, including Warracknabeal, Beulah and Hopetoun. Our two Clinical Support Nurses all understand students learning needs. Preceptors are all very experienced Division 1 nurses who are enthusiastic in supporting students and sharing their knowledge.

Our Graduate Nurse program offers a diverse range of rural experience. We ensure our graduate nurses gain experience in every aspect of nursing available to aid in the transition from student to novice practitioner.

• Part-time employment (0.8 EFT)
• Aged Care specialty
• Extensive orientation week
• Supernumerary shifts on each rotation
• Professional development allocation above minimum GNP requirements
• Combined GNP study days
• Regular debriefing/clinical update sessions
• On-campus accommodation

Our Graduate Nurses are vital members of our health care team.

Medical/Surgical experience is gained through a one month placement at Ballarat Health Services from mid-way through the year. This includes:

• Orientation to clinical area – orthopaedics, urology, gynaecology
• Supernumerary shifts
• Clinical Support Nurse during the rotation
• Assistance finding accommodation if needed

Rural Northwest Health now offers a Mid Year intake of two graduate nurses – one at Hopetoun campus and an aged care specialty position at Warracknabeal.

32926 – GRAD NURSE – RNWH

Here is a quick video showing what our health workers love about our region.

https://youtu.be/WXKElh6QehI