Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Full time, Part time Organisation: Monash Health Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Nursing Reference: 63200 Job posted: 01/11/2023 Closes: 06/05/2024 Occupation: Nursing Classification: Job duration: Not provided Contact: Monash Health Graduate Program Team - [email protected] Reference: 63200 Occupation: Nursing Salary Range: Salary not specified Work location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Applications are now open for candidates anticipating initial registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife in 2024 to join the Monash Health Graduate Program in the following professional streams: General Nursing Mental Health Nursing Nursing & Midwifery (Double Degree) Midwifery Positions are available in the following intakes: Summer (February 2024 Commencement) commences in clinical areas on Monday 5th February 2024 with a paid Graduate pre-commencement orientation program conducted in December 2023 - January 2024. Autumn (May 2024 Commencement) commences in clinical areas on Monday 6th May 2024 with a paid Graduate pre-commencement orientation program conducted in April 2024. Winter (August 2024 Commencement) commences in clinical areas on Monday 5th August 2024 with a paid Graduate pre-commencement orientation program conducted in July 2024. Eligibility These positions are a part of the PMCV Late Vacancy and Post PMCV for Graduate Recruitment for 2024. To be eligible to apply candidates must meet the following criteria:Participated in the Post Graduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV) Match process and were unmatched in the first round and or second round PMCV Match (Late Vacancy Round Recruitment Process) Not eligible or did not participate in the Post Graduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV) match Eligible to receive initial registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia in 2023/2024 Be anticipating completion of a Bachelor or Master's entry to practice degree in the academic year January 2023 to June 2024 Have never previously participated in a Graduate Program for Registered Nurses and/or Midwives (excluding Post Graduate Midwives who have previously completed a Registered Nurse only program). Note: Postgraduate Midwives who are currently working in a Health Service Employment Model can only apply in post-PMCV recruitment. Post Graduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV) candidates who have matched with another Health Service are not eligible to apply to subsequent rounds of recruitment unless they fulfil the PMCV exceptional circumstance guidelines. These positions are also open to candidates that were not eligible or did not participate in the Post Graduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV) match process.Applications are accepted from domestic candidates, Australian Trained Temporary Residents ATTR (previously known as PMCV ineligible candidates) and New Zealand trained candidates with Australian working rights.About the Program Monash Health takes pride in providing our Graduates with excellent opportunities to consolidate their skills and grow their experience as a beginning practitioner within a structured twelve-month graduate program.General Nursing and Mental Health Nursing Streams General Nursing and Mental Health Nursing Graduates complete two 6-month rotations with a wide range of clinical areas on offer. Graduates within General Nursing Streams rotate into a preference area for at least one rotation, with a wide range of different specialties available across the Monash Health network. Sites include Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children’s Hospital, Jessie McPherson Private Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Kingston Centre, Moorabbin Hospital, Casey Hospital, The Victorian Heart Hospital, Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre and Residential Aged Care facilities. Graduates within the Mental Health nursing stream have the opportunity to experience a range of mental health operational settings at dedicated facilities located at Monash Medical Centre, Dandenong Hospital, Kingston Centre, Moorabbin Hospital, Casey Hospital and Doveton. Midwifery and Double Degree Nursing/Midwifery Graduates Midwifery and Double Degree graduates complete four 3-month rotations within their program. Graduate Midwives undertake:Two (2) birth suite rotations Two (2) post/antenatal rotations Double Degree Graduates undertake:Two (2) birth suite rotations One (1) post/antenatal rotation One (1) nursing rotation within a wide range of acute clinical areas Midwifery and Double Degree graduates are allocated to a Maternity Team at either Clayton, Dandenong, Casey or Sandringham for the duration of the Graduate Program to ensure continuity of support and learning.For their nursing rotation, Double Degree Graduates rotate to acute clinical areas including Emergency, Newborn Services, Surgical Services and Cardiology at sites across the Monash Health network.All Midwifery and Double Degree graduates are provided with extensive paid study leave to complete Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) Fetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP), lactation and maternity emergency education during their program.What we offer: All graduates have the option to work either full time (1.0 EFT; 76 hours per fortnight and the opportunity to accrue a paid day off every four weeks, accruing at 4 hrs per fortnight) or part time (0.84 EFT; 64 hours per fortnight) Access to benefits including salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay A great opportunity to become a part of our innovative and supportive teams Five (5) weeks annual leave pro rata over twelve (12) months for graduates working part time or Six (6) weeks annual leave pro rata over 12 months for graduates working full-time. An extensive Graduate specific paid orientation and training program prior to commencing in the clinical area Guaranteed permanent employment with Monash Health Bureau on completion of the Graduate Program, at your choice of either part time or full-time hours Paid supernumerary period for each rotation, paid graduate specific study days, tutorials and debriefs Support from our dedicated clinical education teams Graduate specific learning pathways to support your professional development within clinical specialty areas Access to onsite subsidised staff car parking and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Why Monash Health? Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service, and we are committed to delivering high quality patient centred care to fulfil our vision of "Exceptional Care, Outstanding Outcomes".Monash Health provides a world of healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne's population across the entire lifespan from newborn and children to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. We offer uniquely integrating primary, secondary and tertiary health services as well as world-renowned research and teaching facilities and employee more than 18,000 staff who work across 40 care locations. Our employees are advocates of Monash Health's Strategic Guiding Principles and are relentless in their pursuit of excellence.Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. For more information about the organisation please visit www.monashhealth.org.How to Apply The Monash Health Graduate Program application process has been streamlined to support candidates to submit strong applications that give them the best chance of success. Candidates must complete the following steps:Step 1: Create an account (if you do not already have one) and login on the Monash Health Mercury website (https://monashhealth.mercury.com.au/)Applications will only be accepted via the Monash Health online eMercury website. Email applications will not be considered. Existing Monash Health Employees should apply using their Monash Health employee account. For any queries regarding employee accounts please contact Recruitment Services at [email protected] Step 2: Prepare and complete the Monash Health 2024 Graduate Program Late Vacancy Management and Post-PMCV Digital Application Form - All Streams as per the 2024 Graduate Program Late Vacancy Management and Post-PMCV Application Guidelines’ (see the ‘Position Documents’ section below). Applications must include:A completed PDF version of the Monash Health 2024 Graduate Program Late Vacancy Management and Post-PMCV Digital Application Form - All StreamsRecent Academic Transcript, including the grading key page Working with Children’s check card (Can be Volunteer or Employee for the purposes of application) Medicare Immunisation History Statement showing three doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who can provide evidence that they meet full vaccination status. Step 3: Submit your application to Job # 63200: 2024 Monash Health Graduate Program – Late Vacancy/Post PMCV All Streams job advertisement on the Monash Health Mercury website. Note: Any unmatched applicants that applied via Round 1 or Round 2 of the PMCV match process will need to complete the above process to be considered for the Late Vacancy / Post PMCV recruitment stage.Offer of Employment Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of the following probity checks:Submission of a valid ‘Employee’ Victorian Working with Children Check (WWCC) Completion of a clear Fit2Work police check conducted within three months of the contract commencement date Submission of proof of immunisation Confirmed registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife prior to the program clinical commencement date Evidence of a valid Visa allowing full working rights with no restrictions (if not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident) by the program clinical commencement date In compliance with PMCV Business rules, offers of employment for these positions will be made from: Wednesday 8th November 2023 onwards. If you are looking for endless opportunities in a supportive environment, then the Monash Health Graduate Program is for you!You can also access further information on the Graduate Program website. Search our Facebook community 'Nursing and Midwifery Careers at Monash Health' to be part of an online group; keep updated with recruitment tips and opportunities at Monash Health.To submit your application please click the "Apply Now" button below.