Ryde Hospital and Community Health Service
Ryde Hospital is situated in Sydney’s northern suburb of Eastwood, close to Macquarie, Top Ryde and Eastwood shopping centres, railway stations and bus routes. We are approximately 20 kilometres from the centre of Sydney. Staff facilities include accommodation, free parking, attractive grounds, tennis courts, child care centre, library, Intranet access in wards to all major Healthcare related databases.
Our services include:
Emergency, Intensive Care/Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation, Operating Theatres, Day Surgery, General Medicine and Surgery, Orthopaedics, Maternity and a Rehabilitation Assessment Unit. Our community-based services include Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol, HIV/Sexual Health Promotion, Child and Family Health, Dental Services and Health Promotion Unit.
12 month program and clinical rotations may include:
New graduate nurses are offered three clinical rotations, one of which may be an elective/specialty placement within the Emergency, Intensive Care/Cardiology or Operating Theatres.
View the number of positions available by intake month.
Start Dates:
The proposed commencement dates/months are 3 March and 1 September 2008.
Accommodation available/type:
At Ryde, on-site accommodation, comprising of a single room with shared facilities available in staff residence for up to 12 months for new graduate nurses.
Transport description:
- Trains, buses and ferries
- 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?
- Full time and part time positions available!
- A 12 month program (Ryde)
- A five-day orientation program (including supernumerary time in the first rotation)
- Five paid and salary-replaced days to be used for educational learning experiences throughout the year (pro rata for part time staff)
- Individualised clinical and professional development pathway, incorporating clinical placement preferences and relevant learning experiences within service requirements
- Optional rotations (variable length) within each of the four sectors, depending on individual learning needs and interest
- Direct entry programs offered to Mental Health, Critical Care, Cardiac and Operating Suite, where places are available (Not available at Ryde).
- A supportive learning environment, including use of learning packages, learning contracts and portfolio development
- Support from program co-ordinators, preceptors, educators, and clinical experts in all clinical areas
- Performance development system, with meetings every 3 months (minimum)
- Continuation of employment following completion of program, plus ongoing access to career advice and planning
- Annual leave is available. Timing and duration as negotiated with Program Coordinator and Nurse Unit Manager. (Ryde)
- Accommodation available for program duration (Ryde)
Contact information:
If you would like more information about our New Graduate Program and Ryde Hospital, contact Valerie Elsmore, Nurse Educator on Ph: (02) 9858-7888 (Page) or (02) 9858-7536 (direct), Fax: (02) 9858-7768 or Email: velsmore@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.
Ryde Hospital and
Community Health Service
Denistone Road,
Eastwood NSW 2122
Ph: +61-2-9858-7888
Fax: +61-2-9858-7718
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