Transition to Practice for Newly Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives - Northern Sydney
Transition to Practice 1st Year Registered Nurse and 1st Year Bachelor of Midwifery
Start your career pathway on a positive note!
Nursing and Midwifery practices within Northern Sydney Local Health Network (NSLHN) are responsive to contemporary trends and challenges in healthcare. NSLHN facilities and services have skilled and supportive staff who provide a dynamic learning environment enabling newly Registered Nurses and Midwives to become safe and competent practitioners.
The interview process is competitive and you should be well prepared. Part of the application process enables you to nominate your preferred areas of practice. There are eighteen (18) preferences listed for NSLHN, please consider carefully and make an informed choice.
NSLHN - Transition to Practice Brochure for newly Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives
2012 RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Application Process
Lodge your application online at:
www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing
Important Dates
Online Application Open
Monday 6th June 2011
Applications Close
9.00 am Monday 18th July 2011
Letter of Invitation to interview sent
By Wednesday 29th July 2011
Interview Dates for NSLHN
Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th, Friday 12th and Monday 16th August 2011
Letters of offer will be sent on
Friday 7th October 2011
Your Reply accepting or declining the offer is required by:
Tuesday 18th October 2011
NSLHN Transitional Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives Recruitment Numbers for 2012
NSLHN Facilities and New Graduate positions
NSLHN - Ryde Hosp-March intake: 11
NSLHN- Royal Rehab Centre Sydney March Intake: 3
NSLHN - Royal North Shore/Ryde Hosp - MH: 3
NSLHN - Royal North Shore Hosp - Midwifery: 4
NSLHN - Royal North Shore Hosp - Intensive Care Unit (1year) Feb Intake: 7
NSLHN - Royal North Shore Hosp - Emergency Department (1year) Feb Intake: 6
NSLHN - Royal North Shore Hosp - Perioperative Services (1 year) Feb Intake: 5
NSLHN - Royal North Shore Hosp Feb Intake: 50
NSLHN - Royal North Shore Hosp March Intake: 50
NSLHN - Mona Vale Hosp: 16
NSLHN - Manly/Mona Vale Hosp -MH: 2
NSLHN - Manly/Mona Vale Hosp - Midwifery: 2
NSLHN - Manly Hosp March intake: 12
NSLHN - Manly Hosp Aug Intake: 6
NSLHN - Macquarie Hosp - MH: 12
NSLHN - Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hosp: 18
NSLHN - Hornsby Hosp - Midwifery: 1
NSLHN - Hornsby Hosp - MH: 3
Transition to Practice opportunities for newly Registered Nurses and Midwives at NSLHN are offered at the following hospitals and facilities:
- Hornsby
- Mental Health Service
- Manly/Mona Vale
- Royal North Shore
- Royal North Shore- Intensive Care Unit -Direct Entry
- Royal North Shore - Emergency Department-Direct Entry
- Royal North Shore - Perioperative Services-Direct Entry
- Ryde
2012 NSLHN Transition to Practice Application Process
We Offer
- Full-time and part-time positions
- An individualised program to meet your needs
- A supportive learning environment
- Performance Development and Review
- Annual leave
Orientation
Orientation is designed to welcome newly graduated Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives into our organisation.The orientation process introduces you to the organisational values, policies and procedures. It also provides an opportunity for networking and socialising with other new employees; and to facilitate smooth transition, there is a three month induction process.
Transition to Practice Orientation Strategy
Day 1
General Hospital Orientation
Day 2
Nursing Orientation
Full-time & part-time positions are available
If you elect to work part-time you will still need to participate in the orientation program.
Opportunities
Acknowledging that nursing and midwifery are diverse professions, we have tailored the Transition to Practice initiatives, to meet your individual professional development needs. We will help you design your individualised clinical and professional learning pathway.
A supportive learning environment
A supportive learning environment is our aim. This is achieved through your interaction with some key support people throughout the program. You will have access to Nurse Educators, Clinical Nurse Educators, Preceptors, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clinical Nurse Consultants, Nursing Unit Managers and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Performance development
The performance development and review system allows you to reflect on your practice and identify your learning needs. This enables you and your manager to develop learning strategies designed to enhance your performance.
Annual leave
2 weeks annual leave is available during the year.
Accommodation
There is limited availability, please contact the relevant Nurse Educators. See contact details in the table below.
Career opportunities
We acknowledge that you have a choice but we would like you to stay within NLHN. Towards the completion of the Transition to Practice Strategy, we can offer individualised career planning advice to help you focus on your career.
NSLHN offers a number of great learning opportunities following completion of the Transition to Practice Strategy.
NSLHN in collaboration with University of Technology Sydney and Newcastle University offers Postgraduate Certificate courses in Critical Care, Neuroscience, Peri-operative, Anaesthetics & Recovery Room Nursing and Midwifery. The University of Tasmania offers scholarships for NSLHN Nurses and Midwives for postgraduate certificate courses in Acute Care, Cardio-vascular, Critical care, Aged Care, Child & family Health, Community Health, Emergency, Neonatal Intensive care, Renal Nursing, Clinical Nursing and Teaching, Paediatrics, Perioperative, Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing, Masters in Clinical Nursing and Masters of Midwifery.
NSLHN in collaboration with the College of Nursing also offers other Postgraduate courses, short courses, distance modules, conferences and self directed study.
For information about the Transition to Practice opportunities for newly graduated Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives please call:
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Hornsby |
(02) 9477 9102 |
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Manly |
(02) 9976 9640 |
|
Mona Vale |
(02) 9998 0414 |
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Royal North Shore |
(02) 9926 7587 |
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Royal Rehabilitation Centre |
(02) 9808 9627 |
|
Ryde |
(02) 9858 7536 |
Mental Health Service:
|
Hornsby |
(02) 94779467 / 94779630 |
|
Macquarie |
(02) 98875027 |
|
Manly/Mona Vale |
(02) 99764214 |
|
Royal North Shore / Ryde |
(02) 99267218 |
Did you know? There is something for everyone in NSLHN!
