Graduate Registered Nurse Programme 2026
Casterton Memorial Hospital is a small rural health service which provides acute care, primary care, aged care and allied health services to the community of Casterton.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
The Graduate Nurse program is for newly graduated registered nurses and comprises of a January intake with atotalof four graduates. Intake is usually mid to late January.
The length of the course is one year at 8 shifts per fortnight (64 hours/fortnight).
2 weeks leave will be provided mid-course between acute/aged care rotations.
The program consists of both a theoretical and practical component both of which have been developed in response to the specific learning needs of graduate nurses.
OBJECTIVES:
* Provide an opportunity for the Graduate Nurse to consolidate and integrate nursing knowledge into practice.
* Facilitate reflective practice developing a clinical judgement skill set.
* Support the Graduate Nurse to progressively fulfil the contemporary role of a Registered Nurse, while maintaining the optimal work/life balance.
* Promote the personal and professional development of the Graduate Nurse.
COMMENCEMENT CLINICAL ORIENTATION PROGRAMME:
In collaboration with Wimmera Base Hospital at Horsham, this includes 8 days onsite.
CLINICAL:
The clinical component includes rotations thatare approx. fivemonths in length. Rotations include:
Acute:This placement provides a sound clinical foundation on which to develop clinical skills and knowledge.
Glenelg House(Aged care facility): This rotation enables the graduate to develop clinical leadership, clinical judgement, physical assessment, medication management and communication skills within a person-centred care model.
Surgical /Emergency: During the year, a three week clinical placement at Wimmera Base Hospital (Horsham) may include acute/emergency care/acute medical dependent on availability.
CLINICAL SUPPORT:
Program Co-ordinators / CMH Education Officer:Facilitate the delivery and co-ordination of the program, facilitate clinical support for Graduate Nurses and assists the graduate to acquire skills and knowledge in a supported environment.
Preceptors:The graduate nurse is allocated a preceptor for the duration of the course.
Unit Managers:Monitor the progress of the graduate nurse during the clinical placement and offers support to the graduate when required.
Group Debriefing Sessions:Group debriefing sessions are held to provide a forum for the graduate nurse to discuss any issues relating to any aspect of the program.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
* All applicants must apply using the Graduate Nurse Program computer matching system.
* We also require an application prior to the date of closure for computer match.
The application should include:
* a letter of introduction and brief CV
* academic transcripts up to year 3 semester 1
* a list of all clinical placements and clinical assessments from year 2 and 3
* current National Police Check (certified copy)
* current Victorian Working with Children Check (certified copy).
Casterton Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
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