NSWNMA Flying Start

Securing a New Grad Position

Resource Pack

The information contained herein has been collated by the NSWNMA, as provided by the facilities referenced.
The NSWNMA accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the information nor the representations made.
Details for each employer are provided to enable you to verify any information as required.

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Contents

NSW Health Local Health Districts.......................................................................................3

Central Coast Local Health District ................................................................................4
Far West Local Health District...........................................................................................4
Hunter New England Local Health District......................................................................5
John Hunter Children’s Hospital...................................................................................5
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District......................................................................6
Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network ...................................................6
Mid North Coast Local Health District..............................................................................6
Murrumbidgee Local Health District................................................................................6
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District..................................................................7
Northern NSW Local Health District.................................................................................7
Northern Sydney Local Health District.............................................................................7
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.....................................................................8
South Western Sydney Local Health District....................................................................9
Southern NSW Local Health District.................................................................................9
St Vincent's Hospital Network............................................................................................9
Sydney Local Health District............................................................................................11
Sydney Children's Hospital Network...............................................................................11
Western NSW Local Health District................................................................................15
Western Sydney Local Health District.............................................................................15
Uniting War Memorial Hospital.......................................................................................16
Calvary Mater Newcastle..................................................................................................16
Calvary Health Care Kogarah..........................................................................................16
PRIVATE EMPLOYERS.....................................................................................................18
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse...................................................................................................18
Healius.................................................................................................................................18
Healthscope.........................................................................................................................19
Northern Beaches Hospital...........................................................................................19
Prince of Wales Private.................................................................................................21
Ramsay................................................................................................................................22
Regis....................................................................................................................................23
St Vincent’s Private Hospital............................................................................................25
EN Transition to Practice Programs....................................................................................26
Healthscope.........................................................................................................................26
Regis – see Private Employers..........................................................................................27

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 St Vincent’s Health Network............................................................................................27
NSWNMA Collateral.............................................................................................................30
Appendix A – CV / Portfolio Template...............................................................................30
Appendix B – Flying Start Webinar Presentation (Applying).............................................31

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NSW Health Local Health Districts
Central Coast Local Health District

Kylie Abed
Nurse Manager Leadership & Workforce Development
Nursing & Midwifery Directorate
Mob 0418 484 319

https://www.cclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/career-opportunities/nursing/tpp/

CCLHD
GradStart.docx

Far West Local Health District

Timothy O'Neill
Nurse Manager Leadership & Workforce Development
Nursing & Midwifery Directorate
Broken Hill Community Health Centre, First Floor
2-4 Sulphide St (PO Box 457), Broken Hill, NSW, 2880
Tel (08) 8080 1679 | Mob 0437 293 743 | Timothy.ONeill@health.nsw.gov.au
www.fwlhd.health.nsw.gov.au

2021 Far West LHD GradStart Program 

The Far West LHD GradStart and MidStart programs aim to provide a range of clinical
experiences to equip newly graduated RNs and RMs with the necessary skills and confidence
to practice as a Registered Nurse or Midwife. There is a strong focus on the special skills
required practicing in rural and remote settings to enhance and consolidate your nursing and
midwifery knowledge and skills.

Far West NSW LHD offers

 GradStart RN & RM
 Metro Rural Exchange GradStart RN (Broken Hill/Gosford)
 MidStart

Features and Benefits of Far West LHD GradStart and MidStart Program
 A team of dedicated Nurse educators to provide high quality support and education
 Excellent ongoing career opportunities
 Fully paid study days
 Opportunities to access approved post graduate education programs
 Preceptor support and support from other Registered Nurses/Midwives in all
departments
 The opportunity to acquire ward management skills in all clinical placements
 Clinical Competency Workbooks and Professional Portfolios Of Practice
 Individualised development plans
 Formal orientation program to the LHD and the Hospital as well as individual
orientation to all clinical rotations

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  Opportunities for specialty and rural remote practice

GradStart RN Program
Placements may/can include-
 Operating Theatre, Emergency, ICU, Community Nursing, Mental Health (inpatient
and community), Primary Health Care (Dareton), Child and Family Health, and
rotations across specialty areas and our rural/remote facilities including Surgical,
Medical, Sub Acute Rehabilitation, Wilcannia, Ivanhoe, Tibooburra, Wentworth and
Balranald Health Services.

When applying for a GradStart position in Far West LHD applicants should be aware the
programs comprises the following
 Two (6) month rotations which may include a remote placement within the Far West
LHD.
 Operating Theatre, Mental Health (Inpatient and Community), Balranald and Child
and Family Health will be 12 month placements.

GradStart Interviews
GradStart face-to-face interviews will be held at Broken Hill in August 2020.

Hunter New England Local Health District

Doreen Holm
Doreen.Holm@health.nsw.gov.au
Mobile: 0434 603 089

http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/Careers/Pages/Graduate-Nursing-and-Midwifery-
Transition-to-Professional-Practice-.aspx

John Hunter Children’s Hospital

Margaret Allwood
Paediatric Nurse Educator
John Hunter Children’s Hospital
Nurse Education Unit, Lookout Rd, New Lambton
Tel:  02 49 223372
margaret.allwood@health.nsw.gov.au

·         12 positions – 7 commence in February and 5 in May

·         All positions are 1.0FTE for 12 months
·         Includes 2 X 6 month rotations
·         Rotation options include:
o   NICU
o   H1 (paediatric medical)

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 o   J1 (Paediatric surgical)
o   J2 (adolescent ward)
o   The Maitland Hospital Paediatric Unit
o   The Maitland Hospital Special Care Nursery
·         4 study days throughout the program
·         Supernumerary time at commencement of each rotation
·         Clinical Nurse Educator support throughout the 12 months
·         Skills assessments and theoretical learning relating to care of the neonatal and
paediatric patient
 
The overall aim of our program is the provide participants with the knowledge and skills to
gain employment as a neonatal or paediatric nurse at the completion of their 12 month
contract.
 
 

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Bonnie Chivers
bonnie.chivers@health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 02 4223 8106

http://www.islhd.health.nsw.gov.au/

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network

Orla Lavery (Mental Health Services) (02) 97003363

Rosie Moubarak (Custodial Health Services) (02) 97003554
JHFMHN-GradNurseProgram@health.nsw.gov.au

https://www.justicehealth.nsw.gov.au/careers/copy_of_graduate-nurse-program

Mid North Coast Local Health District

GradStart Nursing: catherine.fulham@health.nsw.gov.au (02) 6691 1942

GradStart Midwifery: olivia.tierney@health.nsw.gov.au (02) 5524 2006

https://mnclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/employment/nursing-midwifery/nursing-and-midwifery-
gradstart-program/

Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Annie Skipworth,
BN, MN, GradCert Hlth Lead & Mgmt, MACN
Nurse Manager Clinical Capability| Nursing and Midwifery Directorate
Level 1, 193-195 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650

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Phone: 0259 432 080 Mobile: 0408 832 145 Email.annie.skipworth@health.nsw.gov.au
http://www.mlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/

https://www.mlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/nursing-midwifery-careers/transition-to-
professional-practice

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

Jill Barker
Acting Nurse Manager - Workforce, Leadership & Development | Nursing & Midwifery
Directorate NBMLHD
Executive Unit PO Box 63 Penrith NSW 2751
Tel (02) 4734 1865  Jill.Barker@health.nsw.gov.au

https://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing/nursing-and-midwifery-careers/nursing-and-
midwifery-careers

Northern NSW Local Health District

Jonathan Magill
Nurse Manager – Professional Development and Education
Nursing and Midwifery Services | NNSW LHD

NNSWLHD-NMGraduateRecruitment@health.nsw.gov.au

https://nnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/about/our-nursing-midwifery-services-ournams/nursing-
new-graduates/

Northern Sydney Local Health District

Maryanne Coughlan
Nursing and Midwifery Directorate, NSLHD
PO Box 4007, RNSH LPO, St Leonards NSW 2065
Tel. 02 9462 9486| Fax. 02 9462 9052 | maryanne.coughlan@health.nsw.gov.au

https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Careers/nursing

The streams at NSLHD include:

 
·        General Nursing stream (RNSH, Ryde, HKH, MVH)
·        Perioperative Specialty stream (RNSH)
·        ICU Specialty stream (RNSH)
·        NICU Specialty stream (RNSH)
·        Rural Exchange Program (Ryde/Cooma Hospital)
·        Mental Health Drug & Alcohol stream (across MQE, RNSH, HKH hospitals plus
community services)

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 ·        Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol/acute exchange (6 months acute experience, 6
months with MHDA)
·        Community/Acute Exchange (6 months with Northern Sydney Home Nursing
Service, 6 months placement at Ryde, MVH or HKH)
·        Midwifery (RNSH, HKH)
 
All positions are 1.0 FTE with the exception of midwifery at HKH which are 0.84 FTE and
all new graduate positions are 12-month temporary contracts.
 
Within our acute facilities and specifically the general streams, new graduates will complete a
6 month rotation within a general medical ward and a 6 month rotation within a general
surgical ward. Specialty streams rotate through all areas of the chosen specialty.

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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Sharon White (South Eastern Sydney LHD)

Sharon.White2@health.nsw.gov.au
(02) 9540 8271
https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/services-clinics/directory/nursing-and-midwifery-
services/graduates

Our hospitals offer two rotations and the preference is for F/T, part time is considered on a
case by case basis and usually at 0.84 FTE.

South Western Sydney Local Health District

Matthew Lamey
matthew.lamey@health.nsw.gov.au
(02) 8382 9509

https://www.swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing_tpp.html

Southern NSW Local Health District

Judy Ryall
Judy.Ryall@health.nsw.gov.au
Mobile: 0428 107 445

https://www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/nursing-and-midwifery

St Vincent's Hospital Network

Ken Webb
Ken.Webb@svha.org.au
(02) 2328 9509

Caitlin Inkster | Nurse Educator: RN Transition Program

St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney | 390 Victoria Street Darlinghurst
T 02 8382 2363 | M 0416 143 746
E Caitlin.Inkster@svha.org.au

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 Sydney Local Health District

Jenni Thorncraft
Sydney Local Health District – Flying Squad
Level 11, KGV Building, Missenden Rd, Camperdown NSW 2050
Mobile 0436 667 012
Jennifer.thorncraft@health.nsw.gov.au
www.health.nsw.gov.au

https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/nursing/tpractice.html
https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/nursing/pdf/Virtual-Interviews-Information-for-Candidates.pdf

Sydney Children's Hospital Network

Facebook Event Page ‘Information Session’

** Note Graduate positions offered by the SCHN are permanent, not temporary.

GradStart provides newly-qualified registered nurses with valuable and varied experience
for the first 12-months of your career.
Under the program, first-year registered nurses acquire experience and knowledge within a
supportive environment, enabling them to become a professional, competent and effective
paediatric health care practitioner.
The program teaches participants to apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice in a
supportive environment, whilst transitioning to the registered nurse role in a specialist
paediatric hospital. Its focus is on delivering person-centred care to children and their
families.

The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network also offers first-year registered nurses
opportunity to undertake their honours program while working as a first-year registered
nurse.
·         Read NSW Health's GradStart Handbook

Contact details

Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick GradStart program

Stacey Buckton
Nurse Educator Undergraduate and Postgraduate Nursing Education
Phone: (02) 9382 52418
Pager number: 47463
Email: stacey.buckton@health.nsw.gov.au
 
Marguerite Cusack
Nurse Manager Workforce

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 Phone: (02) 9382 1893
Email: marguerite.cusack@health.nsw.gov.au

The Children's Hospital at Westmead GradStart program 

Cyd Quintans
Nurse Educator Undergraduate and Postgraduate Nursing Education
Phone: (02) 9845 2214
Pager number: 6751
Email: cyd.quintans@health.nsw.gov.au 

GradStart program

The program has been designed to provide a valuable and varied experience in the first 12
months in the role of a registered nurse. The first year registered nurse will acquire
experience and knowledge within a supportive environment, enabling them to become a
professional, competent and effective paediatric health care practitioner.

The goal of the GradStart program is to teach participants to apply theoretical knowledge to
clinical practice in a supportive environment, whilst transitioning to the registered nurse
role in a specialist paediatric hospital. The program will enable participants to provide
person-centred care to children and their families by developing a philosophy and personal
model of children and adolescent nursing.

The first year registered nurse will be encouraged to develop advanced critical thinking and
problem-solving skills throughout their program and into their professional careers. They
will also learn invaluable skills for communicating with children and families.

Program structure

During the program, the first year registered nurse has the opportunity to consolidate
practice in the clinical setting. Clinical settings include:
·         Perioperative service stream (anaesthetics, recovery, scrub/scout and day stay) (CHW)
·         Recovery (SCH)
·         Adolescent surgery/medical
·         Oncology/haematology
·         Burns/plastic surgery
·         Neuroscience
·         Cardiothoracic
·         Surgical
·         Orthopaedic
·         Medical
·         Isolation/infectious diseases

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·         Day stay/medical and surgical
·         Renal/liver/kidney/transplants (CHW)
·         Neonatal intensive care (CHW)
·         Gastroenterology/ endocrinology/rheumatology 
·         Emergency department
·         Paediatric intensive care unit

Participants are given an opportunity to indicate their ward preferences during the 12 month
program.

Honours program with the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network

The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network offers first-year registered nurses the opportunity
to undertake their honours program while continuing to work as a first-year registered
nurse. Program participants will be employed on either a 12-month full-time or a 24-month
part-time contract.
The Hospitals will support program participants through the provision of study leave to
attend their university commitments and participants are encouraged to apply for nursing
scholarships at the Hospital.
The honours program is supported by the Nursing Research and Practice Development Unit
who assist participants with their project through supervision, regular meetings and
workshops. Honours program participants will have the opportunity to rotate through
general and specialty areas in the Hospital.

Education and learning within the program

The first year registered nurse is provided with a number of educational study days
throughout the year which are designed to complement the clinical placement.
The GradStart program encourages participants to attend clinical support sessions to foster
reflective practice. A strong element of the program is to encourage the program participant
to use reflection as a means of gaining a greater awareness of their performance and their
personal and professional self to ensure they are providing quality, person-centred nursing
care.
Each clinical area offers organisational and specialty education sessions. All program
participants are encouraged to participate in these learning opportunities.

Learning experiences
The GradStart program will challenge participants to think critically about current
knowledge, practice and the implementation of evidence-based practice in the clinical
setting. The participants will be encouraged to be ongoing and self-directed in their learning
and supported in identifying their own learning objectives and goals.
All program participants are required to complete compulsory assessable components,
including work-based learning assessments and theoretical work.

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 Support
A comprehensive orientation program will facilitate the integration of nurses into the
Hospital and ward environment within The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network.
Each nurse will be assigned a preceptor. This process enhances orientation and adjustment
to the clinical area and assists in the development of clinical skills and knowledge.
Support will also be provided by the program educators as well as multidisciplinary staff on
the ward, including nurse unit managers, nurse educators, clinical nurse educators, clinical
nurse specialists and nursing staff.

Ongoing career development

First-year registered nurses are provided with guidance in relation to their ongoing career
and professional development pathways.

Transport and accommodation

Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick

The Hospital is a 20-minute trip from the city by car, light rail or bus.
Transport details, timetables and fare information can be found via the 131500 website or
phone 131 500.
There is no on-site accommodation at Randwick. There are many rental properties, please
contact local real estate agents.

The Children's Hospital at Westmead

The Hospital is a 35-minute trip from the city by bus or train. Westmead railway station is a
short walk away and bus services connect to the Hospital’s main entrance.
There is no on-site accommodation at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. However, staff
are able to apply for accommodation at the nearby Westmead Hospital Residential
Complex, subject to availability. All units provide basic accommodation and amenities and
the majority of units are available in shared four-bedroom units. There are also rental
properties available in the area. Please contact local real estate agents for further
information.

Application process

All positions for the 2021 GradStart program at The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
must be made via the NSW Ministry of Health: Nurses and Midwifery Office (NaMO).
The NSW Nursing and Midwifery Office has released 5 online modules to support students
through the application and recruitment process. 
No applications outside of this process will be considered.
Interview dates will be available shortly

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Conditions of employment

Employment details
Participants on the GradStart program are employed by Sydney Children’s Hospitals
Network as permanent full time employees. The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
honours program participants have the option to be employed on a part-time 0.8 FTE basis
for 24 months.

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Nurses Registration

All participants must be eligible to apply and be granted their NSW Nurses Registration
prior to commencement of the program. Failure to meet this criterion will prevent the first
year registered nurse from applying for and commencing the program.

Immunisation status
All participants must be fully vaccinated prior to commencing the program at The Sydney
Children’s Hospitals Network. An offer of employment will only be confirmed to the
successful applicant when evidence of protection against the specified infectious diseases
and TB screening is provided and accepted by The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network.

Annual leave
Annual leave will be available during the program.

Uniform
Nurses at The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network are provided with a uniform package.
It is expected that GradStart participants will wear the uniform in full, as professional
presentation is considered essential for all staff.

Western NSW Local Health District

Jackie Corliss
WNSWLHD-GradRecruitment@health.nsw.gov.au
(02) 6330 5825

https://wnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/

Western Sydney Local Health District

Yervette Jones
WSLHD Nurse Manager | Workforce - Nursing and Midwifery
WSLHD Nursing & Midwifery
PO Box 574, Wentworthville NSW 2145
Yervette.Jones@health.nsw.gov.au
www.health.nsw.gov.au

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Yervette Jones, Nurse Manager – Workforce WSLHD gives an overview of the 2021
GradStart program for WSLHD.
This video outlines the application process for WSLHD, proposed interview process, tips to
follow for interview and specialities on offer to graduates for 2021.

https://www.wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Education-Portal/Nursing-Midwifery/wslhd-gradstart-
program

Uniting War Memorial Hospital

Ruth Smoother
ruth.smoother@health.nsw.gov.au
(02 9369 0249

https://www.uniting.org/uniting-careers

Calvary Mater Newcastle

There are three GradStart Nursing programs available at Calvary Mater Newcastle:
 
1.       Calvary Mater Newcastle GradStart Program
2.       Calvary Mater Newcastle Acute Care and HNELHD Mental Health Rotation
3.       Calvary Mater Newcastle Perioperative Program
 
Please note that the Perioperative Program is not part of the NSW Health GradStart
recruitment process.  The Perioperative Program will be advertised through Calvary Careers.

Calvary Mater CMN Perioperative

Newcastle Gradstart 2021
Services
Information
2021 New
flyer.pdf
Graduate RN Program Overview.docx.pdf

Calvary Health Care Kogarah

Calvary Health Care Kogarah

91 – 111 Rocky Point Road, Kogarah  NSW  2217
P: (02) 9553 3008
E: christine.harris@health.nsw.gov.au
www.calvary-sydney.org.au
Hospitality  |  Healing  |  Stewardship  |  Respect
Continuing the Mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary

• Calvary Healthcare Sydney is a sub-acute facility specialising in Palliative Care Services

and Rehabilitation Services
• Calvary sits within the South East Sydney Local Health District as an affiliated organisation
• Graduates participate in a full-time program completing 6 month rotations in each specialty
of Aged Care Rehabilitation and Palliative Care

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• Calvary Healthcare offers a well-supported and comprehensive GradStart program for
newly graduated Registered Nurses with opportunities including:
➢ Development of specialized skills in rehabilitation and palliative care nursing
➢ Development of skills for working within a multidisciplinary team
➢ Management of patients with complex symptoms
➢ Development of knowledge and skills in pain management
➢ Utilisation of holistic assessment skills
➢ Participation in ongoing skill competencies and knowledge development.
• During your graduate year you will be supported by the Calvary nursing team including
Clinical Nurse Educators, Nurse Managers and the Nurse Manager; Education
• You will receive a comprehensive General Orientation and Clinical Orientation Program
and supernumerary days at the commencement of each rotation
• Throughout your GradStart year you will receive regular in-service education and clinical
supervision sessions

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PRIVATE EMPLOYERS

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse

Sheila Collins
Clinical Support Services Manager (ADON)

119-143 Missenden Road

Camperdown NSW 2050
PO BOX M33 Missenden Road NSW 2050
 
Phone: +61 2 8514 0211
Email: [Sheila.Collins@lh.org.au]Sheila.Collins@lh.org.au
Web: http://www.mylifehouse.org.au

·         10 positions each year.

 ·         We offer both a general and a perioperative stream, 0.9FTE for 2 years.

·         The first year consists of 2 x 6 month rotations in the general areas. In theatres,
there are a few extra shorter rotations (Endoscopy, CSSD) but the main areas will be
Scrub/scout or Anaes/Recovery.
 
·         We offer generous supernumerary time at the start of the program (This year it was
4 weeks), 4 study days per year and monthly graduate meetings.
 
·         This year we have commenced a Clinical Accreditation Program with UTS in the
perioperative area and are looking to expand this to ICU. This means that by the time
Perioperative New Graduate placement with Chris O’Brien Lifehouse concludes 1 of
4 subjects required for postgraduate study at UTS will be completed.
 
·         The Lifehouse CAP is set over a generous 5 month timeframe to allow for
participant engagement and facilitate advanced level clinical and academic outcomes.
A dedicated CAP coordinator is also available for course support and 1-to-1
mentorship, facilitation and assessment support. The course includes a paid study day
to thoroughly discuss course outline, assessment criteria, academic writing styles,
referencing  styles and career progression opportunities.

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Healius

Healius (1).pdf

Healthscope

Northern Beaches Hospital

We will have 4 streams and you apply for each individually. Our theatre program is a
recognised CAP program with UTS.
 
The general program is 2 x 6 month rotations through medical/surgical and Day Surgery
wards.
 
Theatre consists of 3 separate streams. Anaesthetics and Recovery – 6 Months in each,
Instrument/Circulating – 3 months in each then 6 month specialisation in one or the other,
Cath Lab – 12 months. Must state which stream they are interested in.
 
Mental Health – 3 x 4 month rotations
 
Maternity – This program rotates through all maternity departments and is for Registered
Midwives only.
 
Shifts vary but mostly 8 hour days and we do accept some part time however minimum of 3-
4 days per week is required. They are required to work a rotating roster.
 

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Prince of Wales Private

Vanessa Brennan
Clinical Development Coordinator
Prince of Wales Private Hospital
Barker St, Randwick NSW 2031
E: Vanessa.Brennan@healthscope.com.au
P: 02 96504303
 
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 07.30 – 17.30

       We will offer PPT in the wards rotation only. The expectation is that the graduate
must do at least 3x 8 hour shifts per week when commencing as PPT

·         The application process requests a 1 page cover lette . A cover letter of 1x small
paragraph or extending beyond the 1 page limit will inevitably see the applicant not
progress to interview.

·         Evidence that the applicant knows about the hospital is important – they should
research if they have not been here as a student. We are a busy surgical hospital and
perform approximately 22-24,000 cases a year. If the applicant tells us that they are
interested in mental health or medical nursing they are unlikely to progress to
interview as we do not offer these services

·         The student needs to be aware that when applying to a Healthscope hospital they
must apply to each hospital independently and they may advertise at different times.
Be careful when submitting the same application letter to multiple hospitals. We will
not accept an application that is addressed to the graduate coordinator of a different
Healthscope hospital or includes the name of an alternative hospital within the cover
letter or objectives section of a CV.  So message is: be careful and pay attention to
detail.
 

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Ramsay

https://www.ramsaycareers.com.au/Graduates/Current-Opportunities

Ramsay Health Care offers 2 intakes a year of GradPlus recruits in approx. February and
August nationally. Each year and intake it will vary as to what hospitals and facilities are able
to accommodate a graduate program. The application process will allow you to select certain
regions within Ramsay Health Care as preferences, this give your application greater
exposure to the hospitals or facilities within the region that will take graduates. At the time of
applications opening we cannot supply a list of sites that are taking graduate programs as this
is yet to be determined and will be further defined throughout the recruitment period. 
To view the map of all Ramsay Health Care facilities please CLICK HERE 
If you have any questions in regard to this please view our FAQ page or alternatively if you
cannot find the correct information please contact us via the 'Contact Us' link on the left-hand
side of the page.
If you have any questions in regard to this please contact Graduate Recruitment HERE
 
Ramsay Health Care February/August 2021 Recruitment timeframes:
Offers &
Applications Applications Applications Contracts Commencement
Intake Open Close Reviewed Issued Month

February Monday Monday Conducted From 31st February 

2021 22/06/2020 20/07/2020 between 21st August
(Start of at 5pm Midnight July 2020 - 2020
Year 30th August
Intake) 2020

August  TBC TBC Conducted TBC August 2021

2021 between TBC
(Mid-
Year
Intake)

***Note this timelines are indicative only and may be subject to change***

GradPlus_Program_i
nfo_ Feb 2021.pdf

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Regis

The Regis Graduate Nurse Program has been developed to support newly qualified

Registered Nurses as they commence their careers in aged care.

Program highlights:
Comprehensive 10 month program
Supernumerary – receive up to 3 weeks of 1 to 1 on the job coaching
Support Networks – a preceptor, the facility management and the clinical support team will
be there to help you successfully complete
Study Days – an annual schedule of training days to ensure that you learn the right skills

WHAT NURSING ROLES DOES REGIS OFFER?

Regis offers a number of nursing opportunities to those passionate about aged care. We value
the remarkable work our employees do and continuously provide opportunities and pathways
to Regis team members.

REGISTERED NURSE
The role of the Registered Nurse is the holistic assessment and personalised planning of
therapeutic and daily care needs of our residents/clients. Registered Nurses focus on
delivering high quality, coordinated clinical care which involves the delegation and
supervision of Enrolled Nurses and Carers, and collaboration with the person, their decision-
makers (if applicable), and medical and other health professionals.

ENROLLED NURSE
Enrolled Nurses work under the delegation and supervision of Registered Nurses to provide
and coordinate the care of residents/clients, supervise Care staff and support the effective and
efficient functioning of the care team.  Enrolled Nurses are responsible for ongoing
assessment, planning and evaluation of resident/client care, acting as a resource for
employees supporting and monitoring training and assessing the competency of care staff.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Regis invests significantly in its’ professional development programs to enable our
employees to make a career out of doing what they love. Continued organisational growth
means we are uniquely placed to offer exceptional opportunities and pathways which ensure
we attract, retain and build on the passion and knowledge of our people. Whether team
members are looking to fast track their career or want to improve skills in a specific area,
programs are available via a range of mediums – face-to-face, online through People Central
Learning or through one of the education providers we partner with.

GRADUATE NURSE PROGRAM

Graduate Nurses employed by Regis participate in an eleven-month development program to
support them in their first year as Registered Nurses.  The program is unique to the
organisation and is designed to guide their professional development as clinicians and clinical
shift leaders. Our Graduate Nurses are supported by highly experienced Nurse Preceptors,
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the delivery of excellent clinical care for our residents whilst building the individual Nurses’
capability and confidence. Regis believes that the benefit of this program is growing and
retaining high quality, committed Registered Nurses and developing nursing leaders of the
future.

GRADUATE NURSE PRECEPTOR

The Graduate Nurse Preceptor is responsible for working with each Graduate Nurse to build
clinical skills, confidence, leadership capability, critical thinking and decision-making ability,
following a structured development framework. The Preceptor provides support visits to
Graduates, shadowing Graduates as they work, providing one-to-one coaching on the job. 
The Preceptor also consults with the Facility Manager and Clinical Manager about the
Graduate’s progress against program milestones.

BOOST PROGRAM
The BOOST program is designed to ensure all Regis Nurses are delivering consistently high-
quality care to our residents.  BOOST is a 3-day face-to-face program lead by subject matter
experts who are themselves experienced Registered Nurses.
BOOST focusses on clinical documentation, specialised nursing care, shift management and
leadership skills.  Classes consist of small cohorts of Enrolled and Registered Nurses which
enable the sharing of experiences and ensures competence.

ADVANCE PROGRAM
The Regis Advance Registered Nurse program is a 4-month commitment designed to support
the development of our most talented Registered Nurses who aspire to become our Clinical
Managers of the future.  This course provides a career pathway that enables these Registered
Nurses to act in relieving Clinical Manager roles to backfill leave and support other homes,
thus gaining valuable experience and supporting their career development.
The Advance program provides 5 days of face-to-face learning lead by subject matter experts
covering:
Advanced Clinical Care, clinical oversight, audit and analysis of clinical indicators data
Human resource management, business skills, funding and documentation
People management and leadership
Participants receive in-depth coaching and support throughout the program from Clinical
Managers as they work through a series of activities to complete the requirements of their
program.  Their hard work is then celebrated with a Graduation day.

CLINICAL STUDY DAYS

Each year Regis conducts a Training Needs Survey to gather feedback from our Nursing Staff
on topic areas they would like to further education in. We use this feedback to deliver a 10-
month schedule of Study Days.
You can find out more about our career opportunities by visiting our careers page here.
https://www.regis.com.au/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Regis-People-Development-
Flyer.pdf

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St Vincent’s Private Hospital

Helen Borgstrom,
Diploma of Nursing and Work Day Education Coordinator
(02) 8382 6452
helen.borgstrom@svha.org.au.  

Our grad program will start Feb 2021 – 12 month program with 2 rotations.
 
We have 2 options – full 12months in Surgical services (anaes, recovery, scrub/scout) or the
wards which gives a graduate the option in 2nd rotation of Upsace (young adult mental
health) or ICU.
 
At this stage it’s a fulltime program but there is the option for part-time.
 
We have 3 study days, and supernummary for each rotation (length varies on location).
 
If you direct them to our website they can register interest and I send them the attached
pamphlet.
 
Applications open for us 24th June.

SVPHS Clinical
Transition Program A4 Booklet.pdf

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EN Transition to Practice Programs

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Healthscope

Regis – see Private Employers

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St Vincent’s Health Network

The Enrolled Nurse Transition Program (ENTP) is a 12 month program that aims to support
and encourage newly graduated Enrolled Nurses in reaching their professional potential by
developing skilled practitioners enabled to deliver excellent patient care. Within this 12
month program Nurses are supported and empowered to provide safe, efficient and effective
nursing in what is their foundational, first year of practice.
St Vincent’s Health Network, across Sydney & Auburn, is firmly committed to the delivery
of innovative and evidence-based practice in a supportive learning environment. We are also
passionate about providing a positive, challenging, enjoyable and inspiring workplace that
has a lot to offer.
The ENTP is suitable for Enrolled Nurses (EN) who have recently completed their Diploma
of Nursing or are currently studying Enrolled Nursing and are looking for career
opportunities and traineeships. This program aligns with the Diploma of Nursing Studies
providing clinical rotations to further develop and consolidate your skills and knowledge. At
the end of 12 months you will graduate with confidence in your clinical nursing skills and be
ready to launch yourself forward into your Enrolled Nursing career.
The St Vincent’s Health Network Enrolled Nurse Transition Program offers:

 A comprehensive hospital, nursing and transition program orientation program

 Extended ward orientation and supernumerary time
 Weekly Continuing Professional Development sessions
 Monthly Clinical Supervision/Debrief sessions with the Transition Program Nurse
Educator
 Minimum of three full day study days (paid), with opportunities for more
 Rotation in two clinical areas at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney and/or St Joseph’s
Hospital Auburn
 Education and support from a dedicated full-time Nurse Educator
 Clinical Nurse Educators in each area
 After hours Clinical Nurse Educators provide education and guidance on evening
shifts and the weekend.
 Preceptorship Model
 Frequent ward/unit based education
 Access to courses and skills development workshops facilitated by the Nursing
Education & Development Centre (paid)
 Staff wellness opportunities such as fitness passport, meditation, Salary packaging
and more
 Support and assistance with career planning
 Streamlined recruitment post program offering high retention rates
 Post program educational and career development opportunities

There are two intakes throughout the year:

 March
 September

The ENTP offers participants a 12 month contract working a full-time rotating roster after the
initial orientation and induction period. For more information, click here.

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The next intake will occur in September 2020. Recruitment for this intake will begin June
2020.

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Tips for writing a cover letter

WHAT IS A COVER LETTER?

TIPS FOR WRITING YOUR COVER LETTER

The cover letter is another avenue of providing a prospective employer with an insight to the skills,
experiences and qualifications you can bring to a position. Your cover letter is the first impression the
organisation will have of you, the candidate, and its impact may influence a elec i n anel f he eading of
your CV.

Your cover letter must be professional and well written with correct grammar and spelling. The content should
explain how you meet the requirements for the position, emphasising and directing the attention of the
selection panel towards the abilities, skills and knowledge the candidate has proved, with concrete examples
based on previous experiences.

WHYIS A COVER LETTER USEFUL?

A cover letter can be useful to:

Highlight yourself as the best applicant for the position.

Convince the selector to invite you to an interview.
Show your motivation for applying to the position and organisation.
Demonstrate your skills for written communication.

Paragraph 1: Explain the reason for your cover letter and your aim, e.g. I am writing to express my interest in
your advertisement for the (insert position name) with (organisation), and submit my resume for review.

Paragraph 2: Include a brief introduction to your skills, e.g. Having worked in the (industry, position) field for
(period of time), with continued success in (experience: delivering and exceeding operational goals or project
implementation) I believe I can make a valuable contribution to (organisations) future needs.

Paragraph 3: What you can contribute to the position and organisation (achievements, experience); abilities
and capacities that you will use to e f m he i i n f nc i n e g I have an extensive background in
(insert broad skillset). Working in (insert previous em l e details) has provided me with strong experience
in (insert specific skills related to the position).

Paragraph 4: You may like to include some detail on your personal work ethic, e.g. (I am detailed in my work
and take pride in (insert experience). I remain calm under pressure and can be relied upon to manage multiple
tasks / clients effectively.

Paragraph 5: Sign off and link to CV e.g. (I am looking for an exciting and professional challenge (insert
industry). My resume contains additional details regarding my career achievements I would welcome the
opportunity for an interview to discuss the position further and the results you can expect from me.

Warm goodbye e.g. I look forward to hearing from you.

Salutation

Full name and sign the letter.

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NSWNMA Collateral
Appendix A – CV / Portfolio Template

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Appendix B – Flying Start Webinar Presentation (Applying)

Flying Start - Part

One Applying Presentation.pdf

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