Applications for South West Healthcare's 2025 Aged Care / General Graduate Nurse Program (GNP) are now open!

About our 2025 Program:

We believe in providing a highly supportive environment for all Graduate Nurses that encourages professional development and excellence in nursing care.  Our aim is to provide structured clinical support during the transition from student to Registered Nurse, whilst encouraging self-directed learning. 

South West Healthcare's Aged Care/General Graduate Nurse Program offers the opportunity to consolidate and apply theoretical knowledge by developing sound skills, comprising of a 6 month rotation in Merindah Lodge Aged Care based at Camperdown Campus, and a 6 month rotation of general nursing at the Warrnambool Campus. This 12-month program commences in February, 2025, with the option for permanent, ongoing employment subject to the successful completion of the Graduate Nurse Program. Graduate Nurses have the option to work either full or part time hours (a minimum 64 hours per fortnight) to support work/life balance.  Future opportunities also exist to apply for specialised programs that provide pathways to post graduate study.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
• Internal and external professional development opportunities;
• Ongoing clinical supervision;
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

All applicants must apply through South West Healthcare's website by following the links to Careers and Volunteers and must include:

1. One page Cover Letter addressed to Sue Anderton (Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery) indicating why you would like to undertake the Aged Care/General Graduate Nurse Program at South West Healthcare
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume (maximum two pages), including one clinical placement referee and one non-clinical employee referee
3. Copy of your academic transcript to date (including grading key)
4. Copy of two most recent acute clinical placement assessments
5. Copy of passport styled photograph of applicant

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024, with the classification Registered Nurse Grade 2 Year 1 (Graduate Nurse) as appropriate.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

A position description can be found at our website under Careers.

Applications will close on Sunday, 13^th October, 2024.

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au