Job Description

The Graduate Aged Care & General Nursing Program (GAC/GNP) is a joint program between our two campuses at Camperdown Campus's Aged Care service Merindah Lodge and Warrnambool Base Hospital. Applications for 2025 are now open!

About our 2025 GAC/GNP

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 clinical structured support during the transition from student to Registered Nurse, whilst encouraging self-directed learning. 

This program commencing in February 2025 offers the opportunity to consolidate and apply theoretical knowledge by developing skills in a variety of settings. The program comprises of a 6-month rotation in Merindah Lodge Aged Care based at our Camperdown Hospital and another 6-month rotation within general nursing at Warrnambool Base Hospital. Graduate Nurses have the option to work either full or part-time hours (a minimum 64 hours per fortnight) to support work/life balance. This 12-month program provides the option for permanent, ongoing employment subject to the successful completion of the Graduate Nurse Program. Future opportunities also exist to apply for specialised programs that provide pathways to post graduate study.

All our GAC/GNP positions are subject to the state-wide Computer Matching process, conducted by the Post Graduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV). All public health Graduate Nurse Positions are allocated in Victoria through this Computer Matching Service. Graduates of interstate Universities or full-fee paying Victoria graduates can still apply for a limited number of places. Refer to PMCV guidelines and website for full details at https://gnmp.pmcv.com.au/

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/ and https://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Great-Ocean-Road/Destinations/Camperdown

How to apply

All applicants must apply through both PMCV and South West Healthcare's website by following the links to Careers 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 a Graduate Aged Care & General Nursing 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.

Personal interviews will be conducted with shortlisted applicants commencing Monday 29 July 2024 in Warrnambool.

Applications will close on Friday 21 June 2024 at 5pm.

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