There are three New Graduate intakes for 2011:
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1st February 2011
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26th April 2011
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13th September 2011
Applications for the 2011 Graduate Registered Nurse Program open on June 7, 2010 and close at 9.00am on July 19, 2010.
All intakes for the 2010 Graduate Registered Nurse Program have now been filled, and no further applications will be accepted.
How to Apply
NSW Government Department of Health provides a centralised online application process for all new graduates. All new graduates must access the online application form at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing/employment/recruit.asp .
As part of the application process new graduates will be asked to nominate eight (8) hospital preferences.
All applicants who nominate SAH as their first preference will be offered an interview.
Interviews
Once submitted, your on line application will be sent by NSW Health to the Hospital listed as your first preference and you will be contacted by the Area Health Service regarding an interview.
Interview questions will be based on the selection criteria and ANMC Competencies. Questions do not test clinical knowledge nor contain drug calculations. They are open-ended and seek to assess your knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a newly graduated Registered Nurse.
There will be up to 3 people on each interview panel.
A Pre employment assessment is a part of the interview process.
All applicants will need to provide original documentation as follows:
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100 points identification
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2 recent references, one of which must be a clinical reference
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Immunisation record
All international students must also bring documented evidence of English Language skills to the interview (see Selection Criteria below).
Selection Criteria
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Eligible for registration as a nurse or midwife with the Nurses and Midwives Board of NSW prior to the agreed date for commencement of employment
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Completing course in second semester 2008 or first semester 2009
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Australian citizenship or a visa which permits employment in Australia. (New Zealand citizens residing in Australia who hold a current Special Category Visa are considered to have permanent residence status) There will be no sponsorship available for student visa holders
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Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
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Overseas students must have documented proof of English Language skills equivalent to an IELTS academic 7 level
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Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability
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Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
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Understanding of EEO, OHS&R, infection control and continuous quality improvement principles
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Understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements of the Registered Nurse or Midwife
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Meets all Department of Health Immunisation requirements
Position Allocation Process
Following the interviews, applicants will be ranked using standardised criteria. Factors that impact on the allocation include:
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Interview rank
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Program preference
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Availability of a position in those preferences
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Your registration and the availability date
The position of Registered Nurse is paid in accordance with the Private Hospital Nurses’ and Midwives’ (Named Employers and New South Wales Nurses’ Association) Enterprise Agreement 2006-2008.
