Graduate Nurse Support

Echuca Regional Health employs Clinical Nurse Educators five days per week to ensure you have access to the support you need. 

Employment

Successful applicants will be offered a 52 week contract as a Division 1 Grade 1 Registered Nurse. Usually these positions are full time, however you may be able to negotiate a part time contract.

Full time staff are entitled to six weeks annual leave and we usually encourage some of this to be accessed during the year.

We also offer all of our staff the opportunity to salary package.

Clinical Rotations

All Graduate Nurses have rotations through the medical, surgical and paediatric/midwifery wards.

You will also be offered the chance to select a specialty rotation from Community Nursing, Renal Dialysis, Midwifery, Operating Theatre or the Emergency Department. 

Theory

At the commencement of your Graduate Year, and again at the start of each new ward area, you will be provided with time for orientation. This is usually achieved by ensuring a minimal patient load. 

Eight study days are also provided during your program in conjunction with regular free in-service education sessions and study days.

Questions to Ponder
Will the other hospitals guarantee you a medical, surgical and a specialty placement of your choice? (Echuca Regional Health will.)

How many Graduate Nurses do they take? (Echuca Regional Health only take 4.)

How many Clinical Teachers are there? (Echuca Regional Health has10 teaching shifts rostered every week.)

It is your Graduate Year - who are you prepared to work for?

Selection Procedure 
Refer to your Computer Match Book. 

Other Benefits
Corporate Membership rates to the YMCA gymnasium and pool are available
Hospital library and internet access
Active Social Club
Free car parking
Discounts on textbooks ordered through the library