Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice Program - Aged Care

Colac Area Health; Colac; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

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Job summary

Enrolled Area Health in Colac is offering an Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice program in the Aged Care stream. The role targets newly registered Enrolled Nurses in their first year of practice and supports pathway to registration after diploma completion in 2026.

The 52-week program operates in an aged care setting with 0.8 EFT, backed by on-site preceptors and educators to support clinical development and successful transition.

Qualifications

• Graduate enrolled nurse in first year of practice or eligible to be registered after diploma completion.
• Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice program in Aged Care.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 52-week transition program in an aged care setting.
• Collaborate with preceptors and educators to develop clinical competencies.
• Engage in on-site education sessions Monday–Friday and attend study days.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice Program - Aged Care

Job Category -Enrolled Nurse - Transition to Practice

Job Classification - IB68

Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice Program - Aged Care Stream

Enrolled Area Health is a unique, integrated health service model, situated in the foothills of the scenic Otway Ranges and close to the Surf Coast. With a catchment of about 30,000 people Enrolled Area Health meets the needs of those in the Corangamite, Enrolled Otway and Surf Coast Shires. Enrolled Area Health is comprised of Acute Care (Medical/Surgical/Maternity/ Haemodialysis), Perioperative Services (Operating Suites/Day Surgery), Residential Aged Care, Urgent Care, Cancer Treatment Centre, Community Nursing including Hospital in the Home, Post Acute Care and Palliative Care and an extensive range of Community Services.

The Aim

To provide the graduate Enrolled Nurse with a supported year in a dynamic health service to facilitate the transition from tertiary student to a confident and competent Enrolled Nurse. To apply you must be a newly registered Enrolled Nurse in your first year of practice or eligible to be registered after completion of your diploma in 2026.

Program Structure

• Commences during Monday 1st of Feb 2027
• 52 week program - Aged Care Setting
• 0.8 EFT

Educational Support

• Trained preceptors are available to provide support in the clinical environment
• Educators are available to provide clinical support, facilitate adaptation to your new role and meet your education needs with regular on-site education opportunities
• Education sessions that are specific to the needs of the graduate nurse are provided daily Monday-Friday
• Three set study days are provided on-site covering relevant topics
• Professional development through external education is also encouraged
• Online learning environment

Salary and Conditions

Salary is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives - Victorian Public Sector EA 2024-2028,Salary Packaging is available.

• Enrolled Area Health provides services to staff, such as the social club, employee assistance program, immunisation and smoking cessation.

Application Requirements

• A cover letter stating why you wish to participate in the graduate enrolled nurse program at Enrolled Area Health.
• A concise resume (no more than 3 pages) outlining relevant experience and three professional referees.
• Two recent clinical evaluations (certified copies),
• Recent official transcript of results with key of result codes (certified copies)
• When registering with people plus on line please ensure you include a recent photograph in your CV

This role requires you to provide evidence of the current influenza vaccination.

Contact person:Phoebe Fogarty

Email: ********@cah.vic.gov.au

Phone:[phone] ***