The New Graduate Program provides support for nurses as they transition from academic study to the Clinical setting.
A Structured Transition For all New Graduates
• This twelve month program has a competency based framework providing clear learning objectives
• Four clinical rotations of three months in a broad range of specialties
• New Graduates supported by Clinical Nurse Educators, Preceptors and Clinical Nursing Specialists, and a Clinical Support Program
• Formal and Informal feedback and evaluation to provide encouragement, direction and guidance
• Part-time programs may be negotiated
Professional Development for all New Graduates
The New Graduate program includes:
• Comprehensive hospital and clinical orientation
• Core competency assessment
• Ward specific in-service and competencies
• Clinical study days
• Access to nursing seminars, workshops and continuing education
• Free membership to the SAH Library which holds one of the largest and most current nursing collections in NSW
• New graduates may be offered continuing employment on completion of the program
