Graduate Registered Nurse - General Stream

Kyabram District Health Service; Kyabram; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite car parking

Professional Development opportunities

Salary Sacrifice/Packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Leave

Job summary

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) invites graduates to join its Graduate Nurse program in a supportive clinical environment, rotating through two 6-month placements in acute areas.

The program balances nursing theory and practice, with ongoing support from the education team, clinical support nurses and nurse unit managers. Successful completion leads to ongoing employment opportunities within the KDHS family.

Qualifications

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and commitment to team objectives.
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Graduate Nurse program with two 6-month rotations in acute clinical areas.
• Consolidate nursing theory and practice with support from the education team, clinical support nurses and nurse unit managers.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development.
• Upon successful completion, opportunity for ongoing employment within KDHS.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

IT knowledge

Education

Nursing Registration (AHPRA)

Tools

Patient management systems

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Registered Nurse - General 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.

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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 rotate throughout 2 x 6 month rotations in acute clinical areas.

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 where every 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

Further Information

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-19 and 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.