New Graduate Intakes
There are three New Graduate Registered Nurse intakes for 2012:
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February 2012
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May 2012
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September 2012
There is one New Graduate Registered Midwifery intake for 2012:
- February 2012
New Graduate Enrolled Nurse intakes are flexible.
How to Apply
Applying for the New Graduate Registered Nurse Program
NSW Government Department of Health provides a centralised online application process for all new graduate registered nurses. The online application form can be accessed 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.
If you are applying outside of the recruitment dates offered for the online application process, please contact:
Karen Jessop
New Graduate Registered & Enrolled Nurses Coordinator, Sydney Adventist Hospital
Phone 02 9487 9654 or email karen.jessop@sah.org.au
Applying for the New Graduate Registered Midwifery Program
To apply for the New Graduate Registered Midwifery Program please contact:
Karen Soar
New Graduate Registered Midwifery Coordinator, Sydney Adventist Hospital
Phone 02 9487 9455 or email karens@sah.org.au.
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 or Registered Midwife.
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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Recent completion of studies, or completion prior to commencement date of New Graduate Program
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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 or Registered Midwife is paid in accordance with the Private Hospital Nurses’ and Midwives’ (Named Employers and New South Wales Nurses’ Association) Enterprise Agreement 2009-2011.
