Graduate Enrolled Nurse

Position Title: Endorsed Enrolled Nurse – Graduate Program                 

Classification: IB68                            

Salary per hour: $37.02 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Part-time 64 hours per fortnight -12 months

Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 -2028

 

Role description

The primary objective of the Graduate Nurse Program is to develop and consolidate clinical skills acquired during the Diploma of Nursing course to provide best practice, evidence based, person-centred health care to consumers in a range of settings in a safe and competent manner as a developing Enrolled Nurse..

The main focus of the program is related to the specialty of Gerontology.  Gerontology is the study of aging and how this impacts physical, mental and social wellbeing. With a rapidly aging population in Australia, there is much greater emphasis on the care and management of those with complex chronic diseases with this extending to all areas and specialties of nursing.

 

Program Structure

The program will consist of 2x 6-month rotations.  One rotation will be allocated to an aged care home within Dhelkaya Health and the other in either of our acute or subacute wards. 

During this 12-month period Graduates will attend 3 study days: –

• Transition to Practice
  • Personality profiles
  • Effective communication
  • Developing mindfulness and critical thinking
  • Maintaining professional wellbeing
  • Facilitated Debrief
• Cognitive and Mental health
  • The Healthy Brain
  • Applying a Problem-solving approach to behaviours – presented by Dementia Australia
  • Delirium risk assessment and prevention strategies
  • Dementia and Behaviour Support Plans
• Patient Assessment Simulation
  • Small group simulation
  • Primary and Second survey
  • Recognising deterioration and escalating appropriately

(** some content for these Study Days have kindly been provided by Bendigo Health)

And a 3-day interactive, hands-on workshop titled Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person, presented by La Trobe University. This workshop provides nurses with content and skills development in the areas of:

• clinical reasoning and general assessment skills
• communication of assessment – professional issues
• musculoskeletal assessment
• nutrition, metabolism and elimination assessment
• cardiovascular assessment
• respiratory assessment
• cognitive and perceptual assessment
• psychosocial assessment

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. 

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work. 
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more. 
• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

 

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services.  We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

For further information about this position, please contact Janelle Leech on 03 5471 3227

How to apply

Click here to apply for this role. Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.