RNH is pleased to welcome (from left) Eliza Kirby, Kaihley Hynes, and Madalyn Alexander on board as our newest Enrolled Nurse trainees.
Commencing on Thursday, the trainees have signed up to complete the two-year Diploma of Nursing through Federation TAFE in Horsham, with supervised practice within RNH’s residential aged care facilities at both Hopetoun and Warracknabeal also a component of their training.
Joining RNH in environmental services, Kaihley later moved to the Leisure and Lifestyle team and said: “I applied for the nursing traineeship because I have absolutely loved working with the residents and when this opportunity came up, I was quick to jump at the chance.”
“I have so much support around me and couldn’t ask for anything better,” she said.
“By the end of my study I hope to do a grad. year and work my way up to becoming a neonatal nurse”.
Eliza said she chose to apply for the traineeship to consolidate her existing skills.
“I was looking to study the Diploma of Nursing and thought the traineeship was a great opportunity,” she said.
Having worked in hospitality since graduating high school, nursing was always the plan for Eliza.
“I have been interested in nursing for as long as I can remember, and I’m super excited to start my career with RNH as both my mum and nan have spent time nursing here together in the past,” she said.
After completing her traineeship Eliza hopes to continue studying to become a Registered Nurse.
Similarly to Kaihley, Maddy joined RNH in 2016 as part of the environmental services team, later returning as both a Social Support Group Assistant and a Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant.
Having also worked in retail and disability support, Maddy enjoys working with clients and has had long held a desire to become a nurse – even starting a Diploma of Nursing before stepping into another field.
Looking forward to embracing the diversity of the industry, as well as building her clinical set and learning and implementing the best nursing practices, Maddy said she is also excited to work beside, and receive support from, the RNH team.
“Throughout my journey, I have already learned so much and gained so many skills that I can take anywhere I go, but I would like to thank RNH for this opportunity and look forward to continuing this journey with you,” Maddy said.