Nursing and Allied Health
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Graduate Nurse / Midwifery Program
Bass Coast Health currently offers:
Registered Nurse Graduate programs with two intakes per year:
- February and April
Registered Nurse / Midwifery Graduate programs with one intake per year
- February
Graduate Nurse programs are for the duration of 12 months 0.8 EFT and which may include potential rotations across a variety of departments at both the Wonthaggi and San Remo sites (two rotations per program).
Graduate programs are currently offered in the following clinical areas
- Emergency
- Perioperative
- Sub-Acute
- Medical
- Aged Care
- District nursing
- Haemodialysis
- Surgical ward
Bass Coast Health Graduate Nurses are provided with ongoing support from the Graduate Coordinator and Clinical Support Nurses within the Learning and Development team based at Wonthaggi and San Remo in conjunction with the clinical staff they work with.
Included within the 12-month program are four paid study days, enabling the development and consolidation of current and additional skills, as well as exposure to other areas within the Health Service.
Applications to the Graduate Nurse / Midwifery program at Bass Coast Health are made through the PMCV (Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria) Allocation and Placement Service. Please find further information in the links below.
For any additional information please do not hesitate to contact the Learning and Development Department or Graduated Coordinator below:
The short video can be found via this link: https://youtu.be/P9iiX9HPKqQ.
Contact: Graduate Coordinator
Phone: 03 5671 3320
Allied Health Graduate and Intern Program
Bass Coast Health currently offers Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Graduate Programs (Grade 1, Rotational Positions) and a Pharmacy Intern Program with a start of calendar year intake.
Graduate and Intern Programs are for the duration of 12 months and include potential rotations across a variety of departments at Bass Coast Health’s campuses (several rotations per program).
Graduate Programs are currently offered in the following clinical areas
- Sub-Acute (OT and Physiotherapy)
- Medical (OT and Physiotherapy)
- Aged Care (Physiotherapy)
- Community (Physiotherapy)
- Inpatient (Pharmacy)
Bass Coast Health Graduate and Interns are provided with ongoing support from the Graduate Coordinator, Regional Allied Health Educators and Clinical Support Staff within the Learning and Development team based at Wonthaggi in conjunction with the clinical staff they work with. All newly graduated Allied Health staff (including those from other Allied Health Professions) are included in a Regional Interprofessional Allied Health New Graduate Support Program which includes monthly sessions throughout the year.
Included within the 12 month program are three paid study days, enabling the development and consolidation of current and additional skills, as well as exposure to other areas within the Health Service.
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Applications to the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Graduate Program’s at Bass Coast Health are made via job advertisements posted on Bass Coast Health’s website. Pharmacy Intern applications are via the Victorian Hospital Pharmacy Intern Program, administered by SHPA.
Pathway to Practice
This program is targeted to nurses transitioning out of their graduate year, to be supported and thrive as they advance their careers within ongoing or new environments.
The Bass Coast Health P2P program is part-time (0.8 FTE) with the aim to assist in further developing knowledge, skills and competence in a supported specialised environment. It offers supportive succession planning to achieve your future career goals including transition to postgraduate studies.
The P2P program is partnered with Federation University, and includes funded tertiary education, protected study time, and credit towards future postgraduate studies.
Specialties may include:
- Emergency Department
- Perioperative Department
- District Nursing
- Acute and Subacute Inpatient Wards
Bass Coast Health P2P Nurses are provided with:
- ongoing support from the Postgraduate Coordinator and the Learning and Development team, in conjunction with their department specific Educator, Clinical Development Nurse, Nurse Unit Manager and clinical nurse colleagues.
- Federation University’s Higher Education Unit: Early Career Nursing Practice, worth 15 credit points. It covers enhanced practice by developing their knowledge and skills, within areas such as effective clinical leadership, self-awareness, change management, and advancing skills in health assessment.
- four paid study days, enabling the development and consolidation of current and additional skills
- regular debrief sessions
- professional development opportunities
- opportunities to showcase your skills
For any additional information please do not hesitate to contact the Learning and Development Department or Postgraduate Coordinator below:
Contact: Postgraduate Coordinator
Phone: 03 5671 3280
Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) Program
Bass Coast Health TSP Nurses are provided with:
- Ongoing support from the Postgraduate Coordinator and the Learning and Development team, in conjunction with their department specific Educator, Clinical Development Nurse, Nurse Unit Manager and clinical nurse colleagues.
- Onsite support, in addition to your university’s resources, in completing your postgraduate studies, including protected study leave
- Optional four additional paid study days, enabling the development and consolidation of current and further skills
- Professional development opportunities
- Recognition of achievements and supportive succession planning
For any additional information please do not hesitate to contact the Learning and Development Department or Postgraduate Coordinator below:
Contact: Postgraduate Coordinator
Phone: 03 5671 3280