CENTRAL COAST LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
TRANSITION TO PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE STRATEGY
GOSFORD HOSPITAL DIRECT ENTRY CRITICAL CARE
Central Coast Local Health Network Service Overview
Central Coast LHN provides health care to Gosford and Wyong Shires. The Area is bounded by the Pacific Ocean, north to Catherine Hill Bay, and by Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River to the South. Crangan Bay and Chain Valley Bay of Lake Macquarie form part of the northern boundary. The western boundary follows the old Great North Road between Wiseman’s Ferry and Bucketty, then through the Coastal Ranges.
Central Coast LHN incorporates two acute hospitals (Gosford and Wyong), two sub-acute facilities (Woy Woy and Long Jetty Hospitals) and a number of Non-Government organisations. Three private hospitals are located in this Health Service (North Gosford, Berkeley Vale and Brisbane Waters) and one day-surgery centre (Central Coast Endoscopy).
Primary & Community Care Services on the Central Coast include dental services, alcohol and other drug services, child & family health, community nursing, community outreach therapy services, GP collaboration unit, palliative care service, youth health, chronic services and podiatry. Services are provided across ten Community Health centres, hospital outpatient facilities and in the home. The community health centres are located at Gosford, Erina, Woy Woy, Wyong, Long Jetty, Lake Haven, Toukley, Mangrove Mountain, Kincumber and Kanwal.
Gosford Hospital is situated 100kms north of the Harbour Bridge of Sydney. It is an affiliated Teaching Hospital of the University of Newcastle and UTS and offers the following sub-specialty: acute medical, acute surgical, critical care, women, children and family health and mental health. Support structures for nurses are extensive and include clinical nurse educators, core senior staff and preceptors. Educational resources are in place to assist nurses in all clinical areas, and many opportunities exist for professional and career development. The hospital has a tennis courts, childcare centre, ample parking and staff accommodation.
Central Coast Local Health Network - Gosford Hospital Direct Entry Critical Care – Transition To Practice Registered Nurse Strategy offers the Transitional Registered Nurse,
- Two (2) six month placements: Clinical placement preferences are considered
- Full time and part time positions are considered
- A comprehensive induction process to the organisation & the clinical unit
- Individualised clinical & professional development pathway, incorporating clinical placement preferences & relevant learning experiences
- Negotiated study leave to attend learning opportunities
- A supportive learning environment, including use of Performance Development & Review, learning packages, learning contracts and portfolio development
- Support from program co-ordinators, preceptors, clinical nurse educators, and clinical experts in all clinical areas
- Continuation of employment following completion of program, plus ongoing access to career advice and planning
- 2 weeks negotiated annual leave nearing completion of the 1st placement
Clinical placements will include:
Both placements you will be located at Gosford Hospital. Each placement is of 6 months duration.
The first placement you will be located on M3 at Gosford Hospital and the second placement will be of your choice of the below.
Division of Medicine
- M3 – Cardiac (‘step down ward’) – 1st placement for all Direct Entry TRNs
- ED - Emergency Department (2nd Placement only)
Division of Anaesthesia, Surgery & Intensive Care
- ICU - Intensive Care Unit (2nd Placement only)
Start dates:
The proposed commencement dates/months have been confirmed as 5 March 2012 & 20 August 2012.
Employment Type:
The Transitional Registered Nurse (TRN) is employed as a permanent full-time registered nurse. Part-time positions are considered upon written application to Vijay Saamy - Nurse Manager Marketing & Professional Development - once an offer has been made by the Central Coast Local Health Network (CCLHN).
Phone:(02) 4320 3991
Email: vsaamy@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Accommodation available:/type:
At Gosford Hospital, staff accommodation is available. All enquiries should be directed to the Accommodation Manager, Email: pherden@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au.
Rental accommodation is also available throughout all areas of the Central Coast.
Contact and further information:
If you require further information about this particular Local Health Network or the strategy that it offers, contact the Nurse Educator for the Transitional Registered Nurse Strategy on,
Ph: (02) 4320-3678 (direct) or Email:veebrown@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au.
Optional:
Go to Northern Sydney Central Coast Health to view
- other hospitals offering graduate positions within this Area Health Service
- the Area Health Service's map and website
- information on the local region.
Gosford Hospital
Holden Street,
Gosford NSW 2250
Ph: +61-2-4320-2111
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