Program and application information

Starting Dates and Sizes of Intakes

General Stream Graduate Nurse Program

·         35 Graduate Nurses will commence in two intakes. First intake of 20 in January 2010 and second intake of 15 in April 2010.

·         Every effort is made to give Graduates their choice of intake.

Rotations

"General Stream" Graduate Nurse Program

We offer rotations through many clinical areas within Latrobe Regional Hospital. The graduate year (12 months) is divided up into 4 rotations. Rotations are for three months with the first and third rotations being on the same unit to assist you in developing your clinical skills, knowledge and the important feeling of belonging. We have found that three rotations are the most popular option for Graduate Nurses. This will enable you to gain solid experience in several areas, whilst in the supported Graduate Nurse Program. By the end of the program you will spend six months in a general area and six months in an acute or specialty area. All attempts will be made to offer you your preferred options.

The general rotations will be in one of the following areas:

·         Tanjil - Surgical and Medical Unit

·         Tyers - Medical and Palliative Care Unit

·         Tarra - Orthopaedic and Paediatric Unit

·         Rehabilitation and GEM Unit

Acute/specialty rotations will be in one of the following areas:

·         Day Procedure Unit

·         Flynn - Acute Mental Health

·         Critical Care

·         Chemotherapy

·         Haemodialysis

·         Emergency

·         Theatre

·         Post Anaesthetic Care

Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Rural Health Practice (Double Degree) Graduate Nurses will have the same rotations as single degree graduates.

Only 2 Double Degree graduates can be accommodated.

Application process "General Stream" Graduate Program

Apply in two places.

1. Latrobe Regional Hospital

Submit via LRH website recruitment page:

-          Letter of application

-          A brief Curriculum Vitae including your contact details, work history and a list of your clinical placements.

Post:

§         Latrobe Regional Hospital Application Form (This form can be obtained when lodging the online application, or by phoning Staff Development (03) 5173 8007.

Include:   

-          Why you would like to complete the Graduate Program at LRH & any particular areas of clinical interest.

·         All available academic results (a certified copy is required and must be sent via mail NOT online).

·         Three clinical placement reports from this year and/or last year (most recent clinical reports are preferable and must be sent via mail NOT online).

Mail to:

Teena Twaddle

Graduate Nurse and Midwifery Program Coordinator

Latrobe Regional Hospital

PO Box 424

TRARALGON VIC 3844

2. Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV)

Use the "Candidates Priority List" located on the Nurse Computer Match website: www.pmcv.com.au

General Program Interviews

·         The interviews will be scheduled during August/September.

·         Your interview will take about 60 minutes.

·         The interview will consist of single scenario based questions asked in a circuit with several other candidates at one time. The Graduate Program Coordinator will be involved in all interviews.

Psychiatric Stream Graduate Nurse Program

·         Four Graduate Nurses will commence in February 2010.

Rotations

"Psychiatric Stream" Graduate Nurse Program

Participants have structured clinical rotations. The rotations include psychiatric inpatient (Adult Secure Extended Care) and community mental health services. Participants are given a calendar of clinical rotations ensuring completion of a minimum of four months in both Inpatient and Community services. Participants with special interest areas will be taken into consideration depending on the availability of vacant positions within that area. Specialties are within the aged care and psychosocial rehabilitation programs.

Areas include:

·         Flynn - Acute Mental Health

·         Secure and Extended Care Unit

·         Community Residential Care Units - Rehabilitation Program

·         Community Based Services:

Ø       Eight service centres in a variety of geographical locations through the Latrobe Valley, South/West and East Sectors of Gippsland

Ø       Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team

Ø       Continuing Care Team

Ø       Aged Care Services

"Psychiatric Stream" Graduate Nurse Program

Apply  Directly to Latrobe Regional Hospital

·         An application letter

·         All available academic results (a certified copy is required)

·         Three clinical placement reports from your third and second year

·         A brief Curriculum Vitae including your contact details, work history, and a list of your clinical placements

Submit your application letter and Curriculum Vitae by the due date to:

Linda Curtis

Graduate Diploma Program Coordinator

Latrobe Regional Hospital Mental Health Service

PO Box 424

TRARALGON VIC 3844

Psychiatric Program Interviews

Will be scheduled from July to September

Midwifery Stream Graduate Nurse Program

·         Two Graduate Midwives/Nurses will commence in January 2010.

Rotations

Midwifery Stream Graduate Program

Rotations are offered in three of the following areas:

·         Bachelor of Midwifery Graduates: three rotations in postnatal/antenatal, labour ward, and Special Care Nursery.

·         Double Degree Graduates: three rotations through the following areas:

·         Postnatal and labour ward

·         Special Care Nursery

Either Medical, Surgical, or Orthopaedics and Paediatrics

“Midwifery Stream” Graduate Program

Apply in two places.

1.Latrobe Regional Hospital

Submit via LRH website recruitment page:

-          Letter of application

-          A brief Curriculum Vitae including your contact details, work history and a list of your clinical placements.

Post:

§         Latrobe Regional Hospital Application Form (This form can be obtained when lodging the online application, or by phoning Staff Development (03) 5173 8007.

Include:   

-          Why you would like to complete the Graduate Program at LRH & any particular areas of clinical interest.

·         All available academic results (a certified copy is required and must be sent via mail NOT online).

·         Three clinical placement reports from this year and/or last year (most recent clinical reports are preferable and must be sent via mail NOT online).

Mail to:

Teena Twaddle

Graduate Nurse and Midwifery Program Coordinator

Latrobe Regional Hospital

PO Box 424

TRARALGON VIC 3844

2.Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV)

Use the "Candidates Priority List" located on the Nurse Computer Match website: www.pmcv.com.au

Please state clearly that you are applying for the Midwifery Program.

Midwifery Program Interviews

§         Will be scheduled during August or September.

§         Your interview will take about 45 minutes.

§         The interview panel will consist of the Graduate Program Coordinator, Midwifery Educator, or Midwifery Unit Manager.

Interview Questions

Be prepared to answer questions along the following lines:

·       Why you want to work at Latrobe Regional Hospital

·       How your employment in the past has prepared you for nursing/midwifery

·       In which department you would like to commence your Graduate year

Scenario type questions will be based on one of the ANMC Competency Domains.

Notification of Appointment

This will be as per the guidelines on the PMCV Inc. website: www.pmcv.com.au

Psychiatric Stream:

You will be contacted by the program coordinator

Employment Opportunities

While ongoing employment in a specific area cannot be guaranteed after the Graduate Program is completed, employment opportunities at the hospital are very good.

Career Development Program (Transition Program)

The Career Development Program commenced at Latrobe Regional Hospital in 2006. The aim of the program is to provide rotations through departments over one year, for nurses and midwives to develop their skills and networking with other wards. Extensive clinical support is provided throughout each rotation, and it is a good opportunity for nurses and midwives to develop their nursing skills and to see if they would like to work in certain departments.

The program is intended for nurses/midwives who are registered in Division One, and who have at least twelve months experience or more in nursing and/or midwifery.

All nurses and double degree midwives who have completed the Graduate Program will be eligible to apply for a position in the Career Development Program.

Employment opportunities are excellent after the Graduate Year. Previous Graduate Nurses are currently employed in permanent positions in Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedic, Emergency, Nurse Pool and Mental Health, including all of the inpatient and community settings at Latrobe Regional Hospital.

Midwives also have excellent employment opportunities with many Graduate midwives being employed in permanent positions in all areas of the midwifery unit.

Over the past several years, all nurses completing the Graduate Program have been offered employment. Over 95% have chosen to remain at Latrobe Regional Hospital.

Multiple Mini Interviews at Latrobe Regional Hospital 2010