Western District Health Service EN Graduate Program

Program overview

The 2025 Graduate Enrolled Nurse program commences on Tuesday, 28th January 2025.

The Graduate Nurse Program is designed to support the Graduate Nurse transition from student to Enrolled Nurse and it is recognised by WDHS as an opportunity to:

• Develop clinical competence, confidence and skills while being supported by clinical educators, preceptors and transition to practice team.
  
• Support the development of professionalism and collaborative practice
  
• Creation of an environment that allows reflective practice and application of lifelong learning strategies.
  
• Facilitate the advancement to independent practitioner.

WDHS offers graduates the opportunity to work in a rural setting where the breadth and diversity of services and case-mix provide a rich learning environment. For many, this is a time during which important lessons are learned and lifelong friendships are formed.

Support available

• Graduate Nurse Coordinator
• Clinical Nurse Educators (PDN’s)
• 4 week preceptorship program
• Clinical and non-clinical staff
• Structured Orientation week (4 days)
• 2 x Supernumerary shifts
• Up to 6 paid study days
• Access to E-Learning programs
• Internal in-service programs
• Formal & Informal feedback
• Pathways to Bachelor of Nursing through CQU partnerships

Information sessions

An information session will be offered on Wednesday, 25th September 2024 from 10:30am – 11:30pm via Zoom.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Graduate Nurse Coordinator jessica.barry@wdhs.net

REGISTER HERE FOR OUR VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION!

Come and meet us at the SW Tafe EN Graduate Expo on Friday, September 20th.

How to apply for an EN

How to apply

Apply online

Complete the WDHS application form online.

Make sure you have the following documents ready as you need them to complete your application:

• Cover letter
• Up to date resume/CV (maximum of 3 pages and include referees)
• Please embed a photo into your CV
• Most recent academic transcript/record (does not need to be certified)
• Details of two clinical referees:
  
  • Applicants can nominate up to two clinical referees

Clinical appraisals:

A copy of three recent Clinical Appraisals. Please attach summary pages of Formative & Summary appraisals only & feedback page containing comments approximately 3-5 pages are sufficient. These documents do not need to be certified.

Attend interviews

Health Service interview (October 17- October 18)
You will receive an email from the WDHS Graduate Nurse Coordinator, if shortlisted, to attend a WDHS interview. Our interview process is scheduled to take place from
Thursday, October 17th to Friday, October 18th, 2024.

Key criteria

Sound level of knowledge and skill relating to nursing care and the clinical environment appropriate to the position.

Commitment to ongoing learning and the ability to accept constructive feedback and appropriate direction.

Ability to set goals and objective and meet deadlines as required.

Commitment to working as part of a team and the ability to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

Commitment to completing all requirements of the graduate nurse program continuing professional development.

Knowledge of contemporary nursing issues, trends and research.

Commitment to quality assurance and quality improvement activities.

Contact

Jessica Barry
Graduate Nurse Coordinator
jessica.barry@wdhs.net