Specialist Year Nurse- Community Nursing

 

A temporary, full time opportunity exists for a Grade 2 nurse to explore the specialty area of community nursing within a supported clinical environment.

. Community Health - Corio
. Temporary full time

Clinical support and assessment is undertaken by experienced nursing staff and/or Clinical Nurse Educator. The Clinical Nurse Educator will meet with the Specialist nurse on a regular, scheduled basis to review completion of clinical hurdles, review learning needs and clinical experience. A Preceptorship program is in place.

Clinical experience will focus on the role of the community nurse and involves the provision of nursing care to individuals in their own environment, providing health care across multiple nursing specialties. Clinical assessments comprise 50% of the program and include completion of clinical hurdle assessments; setting clinical objectives; and clinical progress appraisal. Appraisals will be conducted at regular intervals throughout the year.

The theoretical component will enable the nurse to explore and develop a basic knowledge of community nursing. This component includes study day attendance, an assignment and a presentation. The Centre for Education and Practice Development provides financial assistance for study day attendance.

The position will commence on 22nd February 2010. On successful completion of this 52-week program, a hospital certificate will be awarded and participants can apply for advanced standing toward tertiary study.

We provide great employee benefits:

· Staffcare program
· Extensive Salary Packaging program
· No Lift policy
· Free on site parking
· Very active Social Club
· Peer Support program

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