Position Details
Reference Number 16977
Position Title 2021 Graduate Nursing Program - Registered and Enrolled Nurses
Employment Status Fixed Term Part Time
Entity St Stephens Hospital, Hervey Bay
Enterprise Agreement NURSE - Nurses Enterprise Agreement - Enrolled Nurse - Level 1
NURSE - Nurses Enterprise Agreement - Registered Nurse - Level 1
Position Summary

Location: St Stephens Hospital, Hervey Bay

Classification: Enrolled Nurse & Registered Nurse

Remuneration Value:

Enrolled Nurse : $30.47 p/h + 9.5% employee contribution to super, 17.5% annual leave loading + not for profit salary packaging benefit + cumulative study leave.

Registered Nurse: $31.23 - $34.96 p/h (FTE $61, 710 - $69, 081), 9.5% employee contribution to super, 17.5% annual leave loading + not for profit salary packaging benefit + cumulative study leave.  

 

Applications are now open for Registered Nurses & Enrolled Nurses to apply for our 2021 Graduate Nursing Program at St Stephens Hospital!

 

As a St Stephens Graduate, you will have the opportunity to work as part of Australia’s first fully-integrated digital environment that is re-defining the way healthcare is delivered. We are the only not-for-profit private hospital service on the Fraser Coast, offering you the opportunity to work alongside a team of seasoned professionals - highly experienced and skilled in delivering the utmost quality in person-centred care.

 

 

Supporting you to succeed – your graduate year and beyond

At St Stephens, we’re proud of our reputation for graduate support, retention and success, with many Graduates going on to experience exceptional careers with our family, and beyond. Graduate study days, education sessions, formal courses, workshops and supernumerary hours are just some of the ways we support you in your Graduate year.

 

Most importantly, we offer educators, leaders and team mates that genuinely care from the heart about your success. As a values-based organisation we are committed to providing new graduates with a professional, caring and structured environment to support their learning and development. Our highly-skilled Educators offer a genuine, supportive experience for our graduates and work closely with you to ensure you are continually learning and expanding your skills.

 

 

Streams to consolidate your skills:

This year, we’re proud to offer opportunities to both Enrolled and Registered Nurses into our General Nursing Stream and Peri-operative Stream. You will have the opportunity to build your skills in:

 

General Nursing Stream:

This 12 month program will give you the opportunity to build your skills in two 6 month rotations across our general Medical & Surgical Ward and our Rehabilitation Ward.

 

Peri-operative Stream:

Offered as full year placement only (non-rotational)

 

The program will commence in February 2021. 

 

 

We’ll look after you too:

The St Stephens Graduate program offers a competitive salary package, including annual leaving loading, shift loading and more. We offer access to health and wellbeing, financial, retail and lifestyle benefits designed to make life more enjoyable. As a registered not-for-profit, we also offer competitive salary-packaging designed to increase your take home pay.

 

 

Take the next step in your career today:

Click the Apply button and respond to the relevant selection criteria.

 

When asked to, please upload a Cover Letter and updated Resume outlining your experience and education.

 

In your Cover Letter, please describe:

  • What you believe you could contribute to the team at St Stephens
  • Which areas of nursing you are most passionate about
  • How this Graduate opportunity will support your long terms goals

Applications open Monday 23rd November 2020 and will close Sunday 6th December 2020.

 

Communications from UnitingCare regarding graduate programs will be sent via email, so it’s important to regularly check your emails if applying for a role. Ensure the UnitingCare email addresses with the domain names of @uchealth.com.au and @ucareqld.com.au are set to ‘safe” so emails from these domains don’t go to your junk mail.

 

Through our values UnitingCare are proud of our teams diversity, we believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce to help us achieve the best outcomes for the communities in which we operate and serve. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

 

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. They can depend on us to speak up loudly for their safety.         

Is there anything you would like to make us aware of, such as requirements for additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role if you were successful? If yes, please outline what support you require.

Selection Criteria Essential: Are you an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or New Zealand passport holder?
Essential: Will you be eligible for Registration as either an Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) before August 2021? Please answer YES or NO
Essential: Will you have completed your studies between July 2020 and July 2021? Please answer YES or NO
Essential: Please list the month AND year you have OR intend to complete your studies. e.g. answer format: December 20
Essential: This year we are offering opportunities to Graduate Registered and Enrolled Nurses in our General Nursing Stream only. Please indicate if you are applying for an Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse General Stream Program? Please answer with EN or RN
Essential: This year we are offering opportunities to Graduate Registered and Enrolled Nurses in both of our Peri-Operative and General Nursing Stream. Please indicate your FIRST preference.
Essential: If you are unable to secure your first preference, are you also interested in a placement in one of our other programs?
Essential: If you are applying for our Perioperative Program, have you completed a perioperative prac?
Essential: Please acknowledge you are able to work the hours required for the program you are applying for, being a 12 month fixed term contract, part-time, 64 hours p/fortnight: Please answer YES or NO
Essential: Graduate positions works on a rotational roster, which includes, day, evening and night shifts, weekends and public holidays. Do you agree to the terms of the rotational roster? Please answer YES or NO
Not Essential: Out of interest, have you previously completed a student placement at a UnitingCare Hospital facility. If yes, please specify the area.
Not Essential: Out of interest, are you currently employed with UnitingCare?
Not Essential: We are committed to improving work opportunities and environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? If yes, would you like a member of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Team to contact you?
Not Essential: Is there anything you would like to make us aware of, such as requirements for additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role if you were successful? If yes, please outline what support you require.
Contact Person Recruitment Team
Contact Number 3253 4388
Contact Email gradnurserecruitment@uchealth.com.au
Closing Date 06/12/2020
Position Description
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