RN Div 1 - Emergency Nursing Specialist Year Program

 

Temporary, part time opportunities in Geelong exist for Grade 2 Registered Nurses to explore the specialty area of emergency nursing within a supported clinical environment.

. Emergency Department
. The Geelong Hospital
. 64 hours per fortnight

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 developing patient assessment skills and interventions aimed at providing optimal patient outcomes for patients presenting to the Emergency Department. 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 emergency 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 positions will commence on 18th January 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
• Peer Support program
• Very active Social Club


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