Program overview

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

The Graduate Nurse Program is designed to support the Graduate Nurse transition from student to Registered / 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
• 4 week preceptorship program
• Clinical and non-clinical staff
• Structured Orientation week
• 5 x Supernumerary shifts
• Up to 7 paid study days
• Access to E-Learning programs
• Internal in-service programs
• Formal & Informal feedback

How to apply for a RN

Late Vacancy Stage

Applications the Late Vacancy Stage commences
Monday 9th September, 2024

Please note:

• that candidates who received an allocation in PMCV’s 2024 Match, are not eligible to apply.
• Candidates that do apply, will have their names provided to PMCV for tracking and statistical purposes.

Apply directly to WDHS

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
  • Applicants can nominate up to two clinical referees on the GNMP PMCV website. Applicants can then enter details for each referee that you wish to complete a reference for you
  • Find out more in the Candidate User guide on gnmp.pmcv.com.au

For any non-clinical or employment referee requests, these must be emailed directly to the Health Service.

• 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. Please provide clinical appraisals from Semester 2, 2023 and Semester 1, 2024. We appreciate due to disruptions to placements this year, candidates may have to submit a sub-acute, community or Mental Health placement if required.

Attend interviews

Health Service interview TBA
You will receive an email from the WDHS Graduate Nurse Coordinator, if shortlisted, to attend a WDHS interview.

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