Graduate Registered Nurse - Aged Care Stream

Kyabram District Health Service; Kyabram; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Salary packaging

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Annual leave

Job summary

Kyabram District Health Service invites applications for a Graduate Registered Nurse in its Aged Care Stream. This fixed-term, part-time program spans 12 months with potential for ongoing employment, beginning 25 January 2027.

You will work in a supportive clinical environment, guided by education staff and nurse unit managers. Successful graduates consolidate theory and practice, develop independent decision making, and prepare for leadership roles, including shift management, within KDHS aged

Qualifications

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Be registered through PMCV and allocate Kyabram District Health Service as a preference.
• Basic knowledge of patient management and information systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and commitment to team objectives.
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Competent computer skills and knowledge of patient management and information technology systems.
• Ability to work across KDHS in the event of clinical escalation.

Responsibilities

• Graduate Nurse will spend 12 months in aged care and build knowledge for aged care leadership roles, including shift management.
• Consolidate nursing theory and practice with education team and clinical support nurses.
• Upon successful completion, opportunities for ongoing employment may be offered.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Patient management systems

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

Patient management systems

Job description

Graduate Registered Nurse - Aged Care Stream

• Contract position
• Part Time - Fixed Term / 12 Months Commencing 25th January 2027 / 0.6 - 0.8 FTE offered
• Potential for ongoing employment

Overview

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.

https://www.visitkyabram.com.au/community/

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated Registered Nurse to join the Graduate Nurse program in a supportive clinical environment. Graduates in the program will spend 12 months in aged care and the program will incorporate time building knowledge and skills to working in aged care leadership roles including shift management.

The program offers you the opportunity to consolidate nursing theory and practice. You are supported by the education team, clinical support nurses and nurse unit managers.

Upon successful completion of the program, Graduates are offered the opportunity of ongoing employment opportunities.

Our program is designed to:

• Enable you to use your evidence based knowledge to achieve quality patient outcomes
• Increase your confidence and strengthen your skills base
• Develop your ability to work independently and as a team member
• Enhance your decision making and critical thinking skills
• Allow you to enjoy your nursing career

About you

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Be registered through PMCV and allocate Kyabram District Health Service as a preference
• Basic knowledge of patient management and information systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and commitment to team objectives
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent time management and organisational skills
• Competent computer skills and knowledge of patient management and information technology systems
• Ability to work across KDHS in the event of clinical escalation

What KDHS Can Offer You

KDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer whereevery employee is a valued team member. Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, KDHS also provides:

• A dynamic workplace
• Free onsite car parking
• Professional Development opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Leave

Application Requirements

• Resume/CV: No more than two pages, include table of placements detailing where the placement took place, dates of placement, clinical hours complete and the speciality, include two clinical referees
• Cover Letter: Answering key selection criteria from position description, no more than 1 page
• Academic Transcript: Provide the most up to date, must be an official document/transcript supplied by your university, including marking key.
• Clinical placement appraisal/ ANSAT Tool: Include the cover page, time sheet, formative and summative rubric and comments, type of of placement. Provide 2 ANSAT tools.

Further Information

Download a copy of the position description and contact Trish Keillor, Education Coordinator on [phone] or email her on [e-mail]

KDHS would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet, the Yorta Yorta and Bangarang people and we pay our respects to the elders, past, present and emerging.

Vaccination against COVID-19and Influenza (where mandated)is a mandatory requirement for this role.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement.

KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.