Graduate Nurse Program - Combined Nursing and Midwifery
MBPH is a 172-bed (level 1) tertiary teaching hospital, offering services to both public and private patients. We are a major public referral health service for the Northern Mallee sub-region of the Loddon Mallee region of Victoria, the far west region of New South Wales, and the Riverland area of South Australia. The Midwifery Unit consists of 12 postnatal beds, 4 Birth Suites, and a 6 bed Special Care Nursery. We deliver around 900 babies per year. We are committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering professional growth for our staff.
Program Overview:
This program will provide you with the skills to transition into the nursing and midwifery workforce as a Dual Qualified Practitioner. You will have a supportive, caring, and friendly environment to learn and grow in your profession. We will help facilitate the development of your confidence, expertise, professionalism, and excellence in clinical skills that will see you succeed in this Combined Graduate Program.
The Mildura Base Public Hospital Combined Graduate Registered Nurse/Midwifery Program commences on 28th January 2025 and concludes on the 15th February 2025. The Combined Registered Nurse/Midwifery program offers a 54-week part-time 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) with an option for full-time graduate positions.
Program Highlights:
* 3 weeks Orientation Program (New employees)
* Two weeks supernumerary in Special Care Nursery
* Two weeks supernumerary in Birth Suite with clinical support
* Four paid study days (Midwifery rotation) and four paid study days (Nursing rotation) to promote and encourage professional development
* 6-month rotation in Adult Surgical/Paediatrics
* 6-month rotation in the Midwifery Unit
* Supernumerary time at the commencement of each rotation
* Preceptorship
What ongoing opportunities MBPH offer you:
* Ongoing career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines – critical care, acute, perioperative, maternity, palliative care, and more.
* Dedicated Clinical Learning and Development team
* Promotion of postgraduate study opportunities and scholarships
* A diverse range of skill development programs
* Diversity in caseload promoting continual growth and development
* Continual feedback and revision provided from your Graduate year and ongoing
About you:
You are currently studying a Bachelor of Nursing and will complete your degree in the academic year January 2024 to December 2024.
To be successful in this position you will:
* Align to the Mission and Values at Mildura Base Public Hospital
* Display effective interpersonal skills and be able to build rapport with a diverse range of people
* Be able to accept professional accountability for own actions
* Be able to work and participate within a team
* Have a strong commitment to customer service
* Provide excellent person-centred care
* Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development
Applicants will be required to obtain a National Police Check, a Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check, and undertake immunisation screening prior to commencement.
Application Process:
* Once you have completed your application through PMCV, go to the following link to apply: Job Vacancies – Mildura Base Public Hospital (mbph.org.au)
* Before completing your application gather the following information:
* A cover letter with passport-sized photo attached
* 2 professional Clinical Referees
* 1 previous or current employer (may be non-nursing)
* Academic Transcript
* All 2nd and 3rd year clinical reports in their entirety including all reflections, summative, formative assessments, and timesheets
* All documents must be digitally watermarked or certified
* A statutory declaration for the following documentation:
* Transcript of academic results
* All 3rd year clinical reports & 2nd year clinical evaluations from acute medical/surgical placements & maternal care placements
* Please be advised that there are only two tabs to upload documents titled Cover Letter and Resume. We are requesting that you please include your academic transcript at the end of your resume as one document.
* Please email your other required documents including clinical reports. In the subject matter please include your Full Name and the position that you are applying for e.g. Combined Registered Nurse/Midwifery Program.
Why Choose MBPH:
The Mildura Base Public Hospital is an organisation driven by a genuine focus on patient-centred care, delivering exceptional care for our consumer base of over 80,000. Our workforce of over 1200 employees is committed to providing a service to our community 24/7 which will have long-lasting positive outcomes.
Our People, Our H.E.A.R.T:
Our H E A R T values (Happy Empathetic Accountable Respectful Team-Based) are the driving force behind what we do every day.
Additional staff benefits:
* A location in the centre of town reducing travel times
* Free parking on site for all employees
* Salary Packaging – Pay less tax
* Private Health Insurance Discount Offer
* Employee Assistance Programs
* Employee Intervention Programs – Free Remedial Therapy and Physiotherapy
* Free employee events and celebrations
At MBPH, we continue to strengthen our focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. This is supported through our internal network of LGBTQIA+ Allies and organisational membership with ACON Pride in Diversity.
Closing Date: COB Friday 1st December 2024
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