Central Coast Health Service
TRANSITION TO PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE PROGRAM
– Gosford Hospital Critical Care
No of Beds: Critical Care (60), Hospital Code: 149
If you enjoy working with people and would like to develop your personal and professional nursing practice, then come and join the friendly, supportive staff in the Critical Care specialty areas and fast track your Critical Care nursing career!
The Central Coast is located on the east coast of New South Wales, situated north of Sydney and south of Newcastle. It consists of Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils. With currently 843 hospital beds, Central Coast Health Service (CCHS) meets the health needs of over 300,000 people in one of the fastest growing regions in the state.
The CCHS is part of Northern Sydney Central Coast Health (NSCCH) and comprises of three hospitals - Gosford, Wyong, Woy Woy and one Health Care Centre at Long Jetty. In addition there are a nine Community Health Centres located throughout the Central Coast.
GOSFORD
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 swimming pool, tennis courts, childcare centre, ample parking and staff accommodation.
WYONG
Wyong Hospital is a newly built hospital and the Wyong area is one of the fastest growing areas of NSW, Wyong is 30 km's north of Gosford and has a mixture of Emergency, General Medicine, Low Risk Maternity, Aged Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, General Surgery, Mental Health and a High Dependency Unit. The rapid expansion of the area is stretching the Health Service and, consequently, Wyong is a very busy hospital. Professional development and continuing education is encouraged and supported with opportunities for nurses to develop and maintain their skills and knowledge across generalist and specialist nursing practice. Support for nurses include clinical nurse educators, nurse educators, clinical nurse consultants and clinical nurses with expert skills.
WOY WOY
Woy Woy Hospital is situated at an approximate 20 minute walk to the railway station and staff/visitor parking is readily available. The Hospital enjoys a strong community alliance and the single storey buildings stand within a serene environment surrounded by native trees on a flat sandy surface. All patient rooms have doors opening to garden and tree lined grounds. The hospital includes a general unit. Ambulatory care services include child and adult dental, community health, physiotherapy, aqua physiotherapy, amputee, general outpatients, harm minimisation, community midwife antenatal, private after hours medical and primary care nurse service. Registered Nurses can develop independent assessment and critical thinking skills. .
LONG JETTY HEALTH CARE CENTRE
Long Jetty Health Care Centre is situated in a new and modern facility providing many health services to the local community. It is part of the clinical stream of Rehabilitation and Aged Care Services. The campus itself is set among trees and beautifully maintained gardens providing a pleasant environment for patients, visitors and staff. If first impressions are important, we do it well! The nursing staff are highly skilled. Management actively supports staff with education, career and professional development opportunities. Nursing staff from all levels of nursing at Long Jetty can consolidate their clinical practice by undertaking further studies.
To view the number of positions available by intake month, click here.
Start dates:
The proposed commencement dates/months have been confirmed as 8th February 2010 & 9th August 2010.
Accommodation available/type:
At Gosford Hospital, staff accommodation is available. All enquiries should be directed to the Accommodation Manager, Ph: (02) 4320-3234 (direct) or Email: pherden@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au.
Rental accommodation is also available throughout all areas of the Central Coast.
Transport:
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Local /public transport is available to most hospital sites in Central Coast during daylight hours.
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Public timetables and fares are available via the Transport Infoline.
Program Structure:
TRANSITIONAL REGISTERED NURSE PROGRAM
Northern Sydney Central Coast Health (NSCCH) is proud to once again offer its Transitional Registered Nurse Program. The facilities include: Hornsby, Gosford, Macquarie, Manly/Mona Vale, Royal North Shore, Ryde, Woy Woy and Wyong Hospitals, Long Jetty Healthcare Centre, Northern Sydney Home Nursing Service, Hope Health Care and Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney.
NSCCH acknowledges that nursing is a diverse profession and that is why we have responded with a Transitional Registered Nurse (TRN) Program which meets the diverse needs of our nurses.
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Full time and part time positions available!
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A 12 month program
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Individualised clinical & professional development pathway, incorporating clinical placement preferences & relevant learning experiences within service requirements
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Direct entry programs offered to Mental Health & Critical Care (see separate program information),
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A supportive learning environment, including use of learning packages, learning contracts and portfolio development
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Support from program coordinators, preceptors, educators, and clinical experts in all clinical areas
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Performance development system, with meetings every 3 months (minimum)
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Continuation of employment following completion of program, plus ongoing access to career advice and planning
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2 weeks scheduled annual leave
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Accommodation available
More detailed information follows:
Gosford Hospital - Critical Care
Gosford Hospital is part of the Central Coast Health Service of NSCCH and offers an educational and support program to Transitional Registered Nurses who wish to gain experience and education within the field of critical care nursing.
At Gosford Hospital, clinical rotations may include Cardiology - Cardiac Step Down Unit and the Coronary Care Unit, Intensive Care, Emergency Department and the Coronary Angiography Unit.
Critical Care is an exciting field of nursing for you to grow and develop professionally and can provide extensive opportunities to develop and consolidate your nursing career!
Contact information:
If you require further information about this particular health facility or the program that it offers, contact Alison Haswell, Nurse Educator-Critical Care, Ph: (02) 4320-3152 (direct) or (02) 4320-2111 (Switchboard and Page 18383), Fax: (02) 4320-2226 and Email: ahaswell@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au. Alternatively if Alison is not available, contact either:
Vee Brown, Nurse Educator, New Graduate Nurse Program, Ph: (02) 4320-3678 (direct) or Ph:(02) 4320-2111 (Switchboard and Page 18457), and Email: veebrown@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au.
Optional:
Go to Northern Sydney Central Coast Health to view
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other hospitals offering graduate positions within this Area Health Service
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the Area Health Service's map and website
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information on the local region.
Gosford Hospital
Critical Care
Holden Street,
Gosford NSW 2250
Ph: +61-2-4320-2111
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