Nursing - Aged Care (Healthcare & Medical)
Accelerate your career while enriching the lives of aged care residents in our supportive Registered Nurse Graduate program with a specialist module in acute care. Now hiring in St Ives, we are looking for passionate, newly graduated nurses looking to take their career to the next level. This stream is open to newly graduated Registered Nurses (within 12 months of graduation). Places in our program are offered on a full-time basis, working 38 hours per week.
Note: If you are unable to commit to 38 hours a week, we may be able to consider a commitment of a minimum of 30 hours a week pending placement availability.
The program commences in February 2025 with availability in our metro Melbourne and Sydney homes and runs for 24 months, with a focus on both aged care and acute setting learning and experience.
The program is designed to consolidate your clinical skills and leadership capability in a structured, supportive and caring environment whilst providing you with mentorship and exposure to the many rewarding facets of a nursing career in aged care.
We have four, 3-month long placements over the first 12 months, covering the following areas of nursing:
Assessment & care planning of the older person Caring for residents living with dementia Leadership In the second year, you will have the opportunity to expand on your clinical learnings through a 3-month secondment into an acute setting. This unique opportunity aims to round out your knowledge and capability and provide the diversity of experience that can elevate a nurse's career.
Benefits of the Bupa Graduate Program: An expert Clinician as your on-site mentor as well as regular virtual support provided by our Quality & Education Team A network of fellow RN Graduate Program participants Supportive, dedicated experienced RNs to support and guide your early career development Structured education and professional development including:Professional Development Days (PDD) Core induction Buddying of RN to understand role Shadowing of Clinical Leader roles Participation in Quality Improvement Project and providing additional support of resident care Be part of a global organisation, enhancing person first model of care into the future Career progression opportunities beyond your Graduate year Opportunity to apply for our Year 2 post graduate study Scholarship with UTAS & attend Clinical Leadership Forum (T&Cs apply) About you To be eligible for the program you will have the following:
Bachelor of Nursing, with an AHPRA registration High level interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Clinical knowledge and problem-solving abilities Solid understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements of the role Well-developed time management skills Able to commit to the 24-month duration of the Program To learn more about our beautiful care homes visit: Be at the Heart of It – your new team is ready to welcome you! Just so you know, everyone will be required to complete pre-employment checks as part of the application process.
Bupa cares about creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive workplace where our team members feel they belong regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or life stage. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application. **Overseas experienced and Registered Nurse with more than 18 months of experience are not eligible for the Graduate Nurse Program.
**Eligibility criteria and conditions apply.
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