Nursing and Midwifery Refresher Program 2 program intakes - Commencing 17 March or 12 May 2025 Scholarships Available All Campuses About the role Refresher programs provide a supported program of education, clinical teaching and ward-based learning for nurses and midwives who are registered but have had a break from work in a hospital setting and want to refresh their skills.
Refresher programs also support nurses and midwives who wish to upskill in a particular clinical setting.
Scholarships of $10,000 are available to cover costs such as living expenses during the program.
The program includes: 2 weeks (6 days) of upskilling education via classroom teaching and clinical simulation 6 weeks (18 shifts) at 3 days per week of supernumerary, supervised clinical experience over a range of days and AM/PM shifts Option for placements in acute, sub acute, aged, midwifery and mental health nursing Two program intakes - March and May 2025 Opportunities on all Grampians Health campuses Dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator and preceptors The opportunity to apply for vacancies upon completion To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here .
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Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Marilyn Kearney - Transition to Practice Lead on 03 5320 4823 for a confidential discussion.
If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted.
Applications will close when the position is filled.
Qualifications and Experience Current registration with AHPRA as RN or RM Previous nursing or midwifery experience (does not have to be recent) NB: Nurses and midwives who have previously received a scholarship to complete a refresher program are unable to apply About Grampians Health Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs.
We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.
Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Culture & Benefits Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays Access to Staff Fitness program Staff rewards and recognition programs Ballarat Region Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state's fastest-growing inland city.
Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.
Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.
To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat Horsham Region Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region.
With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play.
Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.
With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore.
If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you.
To learn more about Horsham please click – Visit Horsham Dimboola region Dimboola is a charming rural town surrounded by scenic rolling hills, farmland and the pink Salt Lake.
Explore historic landmarks like the Dimboola Hotel or venture into the nearby Little Desert National Park to discover unique flora and fauna.
Dimboola is the perfect escape from city life.
To learn more about Dimboola please click – Visit Dimboola Edenhope region Grampians Health Edenhope is located in the Victorian country town of Edenhope.
It is surrounded by nature reserves, wineries and beautiful walking and biking trails.
Grampians Health Edenhope also provides a wide range of services such as acute nursing, aged care nursing, district nursing and community nursing to name a few.
To learn more about Edenhope please click – Visit Edenhope Stawell Region Stawell is a small town, with a big heart.
Life is lived here at a slower pace, it's perfect for people who are wanting to get away from big cities and unwind.
We have beautiful wildlife and numerous hiking trails, you will never outgrow this place and its wonders.
Stawell is only a 45-minute drive to Horsham, where you can have the opportunity to dine from restaurants, farm gates and cellar doors of some of Australia's best and most awarded venues.
If you are dreaming of a career change with stunning natural landscapes to enjoy, Stawell is the place for you.
To learn more about Stawell please click – Visit Stawell Diversity and Inclusion All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask.
Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.