Shepparton Private Hospital Graduate Nurse Program

The staff at Shepparton Private Hospital work together to provide a supportive caring environment for new graduates who wish to undertake their graduate year in the rural setting.

The program’s primary aim is to assist the new graduate to become a confident and skilled Registered Nurse by providing a structured program of clinical support, regular feed back and opportunities for enhanced learning and professional development.

Some of the other benefits of being part of the Graduate Program at Shepparton Private Hospital include

• The flexibility that comes with working in a small family focused rural hospital
• A high graduate retention rate which means staff who are very aware of the needs of the new graduate and who can provide extra support.
• A 12months Membership of the Royal College of Nursing Australia .
• Active Social Club
• Ramsay Staff Benefits Program including limited salary packing.
• Free Parking
• Free Corporate Uniforms
• Opportunities to transfer to other Ramsay Health hospitals

PROGRAM INFORMATION

• 52 weeks duration  - participation in  the Ramsay  ‘Grad Plus” program  
• Positions available 2-4
• Annual intake - February each year
• Flexible contracted hours – minimum of 48 hours per fortnight
• Comprehensive Orientation
• Supernumerary time - minimum of 1 weeks at commencement of program minimum of one day on each rotation.
• Regular paid  “Grad Plus”  Program  Study Days  
• Rotations to each medical/surgical areas and Operating Theatre
• Opportunity to work in High Dependency Area
• First rotation a minimum of 10 weeks
• Graduate Program Coordinator to assist through the year
• Trained preceptors for each rotation
• Entitlements as per Award and EBA

APPLICATIONS

Shepparton Private Hospital utilizes the Victorian Computer Matching service for applications. Information about Computer Match and the application process can be found at www.computermatching.pmcv.com.au.  and in the Computer Match Handbook .

Information required with your application

• A Letter  which should address  the following points:
  Rationale for application to the Graduate Program
  Rationale for application to Shepparton Private Hospital
  Personal and Professional  Objectives
  Areas of clinical interest

• CV, including copies of:
  Academic transcripts
  Two (2) recent  clinical placement  reports to be forwarded to:

Margaret Watts
Director of Clinical Services
Shepparton Private Hospital.
20 Fitzgerald Street
Shepparton  3630

Employment Opportunities

Shepparton Private Hospital is committed to providing on-going employment to participants who successfully complete the Graduate Program.

For further information or to arrange visit the hospital please contact:

Margaret Watts
Director of Clinical Services
PH: 03 58321203
Email: wattsm@ramsayhealth.com.au