2025 Graduate Midwifery Program

Reference Number: 1039   

Job Title: 2025 Graduate Midwifery Program 
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Part-Time                                                                  

Hours per Fortnight: 64 
Location: Shepparton 

Closing date: 06/10/2024

For a confidential conversation please contact: Linda Lawrence, 0358322322 / Linda.Lawrence@gvhealth.org.au
 

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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About the role:

The Graduate Nurse Program for the Nurse/Midwife Double Degree is designed to support graduate nurses/midwives in the clinical area and to provide opportunities for consolidation of theory and refinement of clinical skills. The program consists of clinical and theoretical components which include those areas defined as major practice requirements for beginning practitioners at GV Health. This position supports the transition of the new graduate Registered Nurse/Midwife to independent practice by supporting learning needs, enhancing clinical exposure, and setting professional practices that encourage lifelong learning. 

As a Graduate Registered Nurse/Midwife you are a vital member of the multidisciplinary health care team who strive to deliver excellent care to patients and their families. You understand the importance of providing nursing care which focuses on the best possible outcomes for your patients. Your interactions with patients, relatives and colleagues are guided by the organisation’s values of patient centred care, trust and respect in an environment which continuously identifies opportunities for improving the quality of patient care.

Successful candidate will have:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife
• Committed for delivering care that is women-focused and family-centred.
• Self-motivated with good communication, organisational and time management skills
• Computer literacy at intermediate level
• Willing to commit to the requirements of the Graduate Nurse/Midwife Program
• Motivated to and willing to engage in various clinical environments
• Evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza

Position Description: HERE

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.