Central Coast Sector General
No of Beds: 843 includes General (708), Mental Health (75) and Critical Care (60). Hospital Code: 2
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 Service (CCS) meets the health needs of over 300,000 people in one of the fastest growing regions in the state.
The CCS comprises of 3 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 an affiliated Teaching Hospital of the University of Newcastle with 484 beds and is the main acute hospital. It is equipped with a 24 hour Emergency Department and operating theatres. It also has a fully equipped Intensive Care, Diagnostic Cardiology, Coronary Care and Maternity Units, with all major specialties represented except Immunology, Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.
WYONG
Located 30 kms north of Gosford, Wyong is one of the fastest growing Council areas in NSW. Currently Wyong Hospital is undergoing major redevelopment with new facilities recently opened. Wyong Hospitals has 274 beds comprising Aged Care, Low Risk Maternity, Rehabilitation, Medicine, General Surgery, Drug Treatment Centre, and Mental Health.
WOY WOY
Woy Woy Hospital is 18 kms south of Gosford. The hospital has 63 beds comprising a 33-bed general medical ward, and a 30-bed rehabilitation unit which caters for all ages.
LONG JETTY HEALTH CARE CENTRE
his is a 30-bed sub-acute inpatient facility, of which 20 are non-acute facility beds. Services include: Geriatric and Rehabilitation Services, General Medicine, Palliative Care, and Sub Acute Care. There are Local general practitioners manage the care of patients.
Our services include: These are outlined in the introduction.
Clinical rotations may include:
The Central Coast New Graduate Nurse program encompasses the whole CCS facilities and may involve travelling to other site within the CCS.
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MEDICAL - Renal/Gastroenterology, Neuro-Geriatric, Oncology /Haematology, Respiratory Care, Wyong Respiratory/General Medicine, Cardiac Services - Gosford and Wyong sites, Emergency Services - Gosford and Wyong sites
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ANAESTHESIA, SURGERY & INTENSIVE CARE - Orthopaedics, Vascular, Gynaecology/General, Surgical Admission Centre, Wyong General Surgical, Intensive Care
REHABILITATION & AGED CARE
- Long Jetty Health Care - The Continuing Care unit is a 30 bed in-patient unit specialising in aged care and Palliative Care services.
- Woy Woy General - Sub Acute Aged care including medical, slow stream rehabilitation, determination of residential care, management of behavioural and psychological symptoms.
- Woy Woy Rehabilitation includes rehabilitation specialties such as neurology, orthopaedic and aged care.
- Wyong Rehabilitation includes rehabilitation specialties such as neurology, orthopaedic and aged care.
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Wyong Medical 1 Acute Care of the elderly unit.
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Gosford Medical 6 Acute Care of the elderly unit.
ELECTIVES - Alcohol and Other Drug Service, Community Health, Mental Health, Operating Theatres, Paediatrics
To view the number of positions available by intake month, click here.
Start dates:
he proposed commencement dates/months have been confirmed as 28 January, 25 February, 7 April, 28 July and 8 September 2008.
Employment Type:
he new graduate nurse is employed full-time for a 12 month period. Part-time positions are also available upon written application to Vee Brown, Nurse Education, Learning and Development Service, after a letter of offer has been made by Northern Sydney Central Coast Health.
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 description:
- Local /public transport is available to most hospital sites in Central Coast during daylight hours.
- Public timetables and fares are available via the Transport Infoline.
Program Structure:
NEW GRADUATE NURSE PROGRAM
Northern Sydney Central Coast Health (NSCCH) is proud to once again offer its New Graduate 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 New Graduate Program which meets the diverse needs of our nurses.
Does our new flexible, individualised tailored New Graduate Program meet with your 
of approval?
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Full time and part time positions available!
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A 9-12 month program
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A five-day orientation program (including supernumerary time in the first rotation)
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Five paid & salary-replaced days to be used for educational learning experiences throughout the year (pro rata for part time staff)
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Individualised clinical & professional development pathway, incorporating clinical placement preferences & relevant learning experiences within service requirements
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Optional rotations (variable length) within each of the four sectors, depending on individual learning needs and interest
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Direct entry programs offered to Mental Health, Critical Care, Cardiac & Operating Suite, where places are available
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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 co-ordinators, 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
Contact information:
If you require further information about this particular health facility or the program that it offers, contact the Nurse Educator for the New Graduate Nurse Program on Ph: (02) 4320-3678 (direct) or (02) 4320-2111 (Switchboard & Page 18457) or 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
Holden Street,
Gosford NSW 2250
Ph: +61-2-4320-2111
Wyong Hospital
Pacific Highway,
Kanwal NSW 2259
Ph: +61-2-4394-8000
Woy Woy Hospital
Ocean Beach Road,
Woy Woy NSW 2256
Ph: +61-2-4344-8444
Long Jetty Health Care Centre
Wyong Road,
Long Jetty NSW 2261
Ph: +61-2-4336-7700
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