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Graduate Nurse Program 2009
APPLICATIONS FOR 2009 NOW CLOSED
All applicants who have been selected for interview were notified by email on 25th August 2008.
A rewarding career ... become one of our amazing nurses!
The Graduate Nurse Program aims to support the transition and development of the student to Registered Nurse by supporting learning in a safe and rewarding environment.
The program is committed to enabling life long learning and promotes family-centered practice and delivery of competent nursing care to children and families.
As a graduate nurse you will bcome an integral part of a multidisciplinary team that is committed to making a difference to the health and wellbeing of infants, children and young adults.
Upon successful completion of the program, opportunities will be plentiful for you to further your career as a Registered Nurse within the Royal Children's Hospital.
We have the best structures and processes in place that will provide you with a positive work environment and numerous learning opportunities to develop your career in paediatric nursing.
Be the nurse you want to be, join our wonderful team of nursing professionals. We're here to support you all the way!
Key Dates
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1st September 2008 - Interviews commence
(Interview arrangements to be advised by 25th August 2008)
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20th October 2008 - Computer Match results released
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16th January 2009 - Enrolment Day
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27th January 2009 - Group 1 commencement
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2nd March 2009 - Group 2 commencement
Rotations
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Short Stay Unit
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Neonatal Unit
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Day Surgical Unit
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Emergency Department
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Mental Health
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Adolescent Health
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Orthopaedic Unit
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General surgical Unit
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General Medical Unit
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Cardiac/Renal Unit
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Neuroscience Centre
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Children's Cancer Centre
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Operating Suite
Structure
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Approximately 50 placements available
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12 month program (including 6 weeks annual leave)
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2 x 6 month clinical rotations
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Orientation and preceptorship
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Facilitated learning in the clinical environment
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10 paid development and learning days - above the allocated supernumerarytime and orientation
Enabled Learning Days
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Understanding emancipatory practice development
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Maintenance of professional practice portfolio
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Understanding why children and adults are different
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Reflective practice support
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Designated preceptorship shifts
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Family-centred care
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Breaking bad news to parents
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Scope of practice
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Clinical learning days (including clinical area of choice)
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Creative evaluation of your own journey
Clinical training and assessment
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Performance appraisal undertaken at 6 weeks and 6 months per rotation
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Paediatric CPR
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Paediatric drug awareness package
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Emergency procedures training
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Smartllift training
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Unit specific competencies
Interview process
To monitor the progress of your online application please access the Nursing Computer Match service Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria website.
Key Selection Criteria
RCH specific criteria (interview)
In the interview the applicant must demonstrate:
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An understanding of the structure and content of the Graduate Nurse Program at RCH
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The ability to critically think, question and reflect
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Attributes of person-centredness.
If selected for interview you will be requested to bring:
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A certified copy of your university transcript
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A certified copy of your 3rd year clinical placement reports
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Your nursing professional references (complete and send to us by 1st September 2008)
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Completed rotation form
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Photo ID eg. driver's licence or passport
The interview will consist of a two-person panel and the applicant. Interviews normally last 20 to 30 minutes.
- Interviews commence on Monday 1st September 2008
You will be advised by August 25th 2008 if you will be invited for an interview.
International Students
If you are not eligible to apply via Computer Match, please send an email to computermatching@pmcv.com.au. The email should include your name, address, a contact phone number and email address. Please also include your current status, eg. international student.
Contact Us
For online application enquiries contact the Human Resources Department:
Chris Mirtsis
(03) 9345 5166
human.resources@rch.org.au
For program enquiries contact the Mackinnon Collaborative Practice Centre:
Marian Chandler, Administrative Officer
(03) 9345 6716
gnp.enquiries@rch.org.au