| Title | Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice – Rural Critcal Care Stream |
|---|---|
| Department | Emergency/Critical Care Unit |
| Position Type | Temporary/Part-time |
| Hours | 48 -64 hours/fortnight |
| Reference | 14/62W |
| Closing Date | Friday, 3rd October, 2014 |
| Contact | Debra Hobijn |
| Phone | (03) 5722 5139 |
| Position Overview |
2015 INTAKE
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN NURSING PRACTICE
RURAL CRITICAL CARE STREAM:
If you wish to reside in the country and would like to specialise in critical care nursing, then the Rural Critical Care stream of the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice is for you! Rural Critical Care provides Registered Nurses with aunique combination of theory and clinical practice. Students study while earning a salary. Successful applicants willrotate equally between the Critical Care Unit and the Emergency Department at Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW), as well as attend University of Melbourne (UOM) education sessions at the Rural Heath Academic Centre in Shepparton or Wangaratta one day per fortnight.
Northeast Health Wangaratta is a busy 228 bed integrated health service in North East Victoria. Wangaratta is a region offering great natural beauty and exceptional recreational opportunities. This is the Land of Legends, Wine and High Country, with convenient access to snow skiing, water sports, bushwalking, wine tasting and touring areas. All facilities are available locally and Melbourne is just over 2 hours away on an excellent freeway.
So why not take up the challenge and pursue a career in Rural Critical Care? There are designated clinical educatorsappointed to the intensive care and emergency departments. There is paid supernumerary time and clinical support facilitation structured into the program to enhance and facilitate participant learning. There is also generous expertise and guidance offered by clinical experts in the field.
A course in Rural Critical Care will prepare you to conceptualise aspects in all areas of assessment, management and evaluation of clients ranging in age from infancy through to the elderly, with a multitude of clinical presentations. The emphasis is on multidisciplinary, holistic, patient centred care that is evidence-based. The course prepares you to work in environments that may range from small district hospitals through to base and tertiary referral centres. You will become an integral asset to any critical care team, so why not join us in Wangaratta and become a dynamic Rural Critical Care Nurse?
The University of Melbourne in conjunction with Northeast Health Wangaratta are presently accepting applications for the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice, Rural Critical Care specialty.
Starting Date: 5th January, 2015 The Benefits: Earn a salary while studying and gaining a postgraduate qualification Paid supernumerary days and clinical facilitation support structured into the program Salary packaging is available to all NHW employees NHW offers all applicants Payroll deduction for payment of University fees Course Duration: One year Clinical Employment: Minimum 0.6 FTE to 0.8 FTE Enquiries: Ms Debra Hobijn, Coordinator, Northeast Health Wangaratta Phone: (03) 57 225139 E-mail: debra.hobijn@nhw.hume.org.au Application: An application must be lodged by the due date to both UOM & NHW UOM: Apply online at www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au NHW: human.resources@nhw.hume.org.au Closing Date: UOM: 30th November, 2014NHW: 3rd October, 2014 |
Important Information
You will need to apply in writing for the position. A good application gives you the opportunity to show why you believe you are the best person for the job and how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the selection criteria.
- A letter of introduction with your full name, address and contact details, job title and job number as listed in the advertisement and addressing the key selection criteria.
- A copy of your current curriculum vitae including qualifications, professional affiliations, NHW Application for Employment form registrations, employment history, a copy of your driver’s license and the names and contact details of at least three current/recent professional referees.
- Certified copies of any qualifications and additional supporting documentation.
- A completed and signed NHW Application for Employment Form – see attached form
If you intend to apply for more than one position, a complete application should be submitted separately for each position. Please note that applications must be submitted by 5pm on the closing date listed in the advertisement.
Applications can be
hand delivered to: the Human Resources Department, Green Street, Wangaratta,
or
emailed to: human.resources@nhw.hume.org.auor
be posted to:
Human Resources Department
Northeast Health Wangaratta
PO BOX 386
Wangaratta Vic 3676
hand delivered to: the Human Resources Department, Green Street, Wangaratta,
or
emailed to: human.resources@nhw.hume.org.auor
be posted to:
Human Resources Department
Northeast Health Wangaratta
PO BOX 386
Wangaratta Vic 3676
In accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2001 and the Information Privacy Principles, all recruitment and selection information notes remain the property of NHW and cannot be accessed by applicants.
The successful applicant will have undergone a police records and working with children check for pre-employment safety screening purposes. EBA terms and conditions apply. Salary packaging is available.
