Graduate Nurse Transition Program 2009

The Children, Youth and Women’s Health Service, Women’s and Children’s Hospital campus is a major teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, and Flinders University.

Through education, research and its continual quest for excellence in health care, the Women’s and Children’s Hospital recognises and is dedicated to the health and well being of women and babies, children and young people in South Australia and beyond.

In the Year 2009 The Women’s and Children’s Hospital is offering the option of two programs. A 12 month Dedicated Graduate Nurse Transition Program at the WCH or a 12 month Collaborative Graduate Nurse Transition Program with an adult Teaching Hospital (either Royal Adelaide Hospital or Flinders Medical Centre).

The dedicated WCH program and the Paediatric component of the collaborative program are conducted within the paediatric specialist setting of medical and surgical nursing.

Clinical placements also include such specialty areas as Theatre, Recovery and Anaesthetics, Gynaecological Theatre, Mental Health, Paediatric Emergency, Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU) and Oncology/Haematology.

If you are considering undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing (Honours), an option will also be available for you to combine your honours program with a GNTP at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital

The Graduate Nurse Transition Programs run by the Women’s and Children’s Hospital are committed to providing the graduate Registered Nurse with an excellent opportunity to develop and refine their knowledge and skill as confident and competent registered nurses utilising support from:

• The Clinical Learning Coordinators (CLC’s)
• Preceptors/Peer support /buddies/mentors
• Clinical Units and the Nursing / Midwifery Unit Heads
• Program Coordinator
• Clinical support and education systems of the WCH.

PROGRAM AIMS:

The course aims to assist the newly graduated registered general nurse to:

• understand and function within the role of a registered general nurse.
• work in partnership with children and their families and other health professionals to provide quality of care for children and families.
• critically analyse practice and take responsibility for continuing development.
• develop a network of support
• develop beginning management and leadership skills.

The Programs are based on the acquisition of skills and competencies as identified by the ANMC Competencies

HOW DO I APPLY?

Applications for the 2009 GNTP are now closed. No late applications will be accepted.

Offer date: 3rd November 2008

Offers will be subject to the applicant successfully gaining registration.

Further inquiries regarding applying for a position in a Graduate Nurse Transition Program at the Women's and Children's Hospital can be directed to

Centre for Education and Training - telephone (08) 8161 7140

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