The Women's offers a world of opportunity to midwives and nurses who value professional autonomy and are committed to woman centred care.
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Program
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This graduate program is open to newly graduate midwives/nurse (combined double degree).
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Click here to view the Graduate Nurse Program details.
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This combined graduate program is an exciting opportunity for those wanting to explore options and gain experiences in midwifery and nursing.
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If women’s health is your strong preference, the Women’s is an ideal setting to enjoy and develop both your midwifery and nursing skills in the one year.
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The Women’s wants midwives and nurses who are passionate about caring for women, who can work harmoniously within a team and who can enjoy the challenge of developing themselves as individuals whilst also developing as professionals.
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Duration
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Full time employment for 53 weeks with commencement in February.
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Clinical opportunities
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This combined graduate program is designed to provide newly registered midwives/registered nurses with support, guidance and an opportunity to gain experience in their preferred clinical areas.
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A variety of combinations (clinical areas and time) of midwifery and nursing are available, depending on preferences of candidates and availability within the organisation. These change from year to year.
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Clinical areas in midwifery include Birth Suites, Postnatal, Pregnancy care while in nursing clinical areas may include Neonates, Reproductive Services (IVF), Oncology, Gynaecology, Women's Emergency Care Unit, Day Surgery Unit and Perioperative Unit.
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Professional development
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9 full study days are provided throughout the year, occurring more frequently early in the year. These days are tailored to meet the specific needs of your graduate group and cover a broad range of topics that promote creative and reflective midwifery and nursing best practice. They are complimented with individual tutorials and a comprehensive inservice education program.
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The Women's offers an abundance of learning opportunities - we provide a comprehensive range of services available to women, many specialist practitioners and a variety of education programs available to staff.
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Performance development
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We understand the importance of regular feedback and provide a structured 3 month performance review program. Together with you, we discuss your progress and identify ongoing learning needs to help you consolidate and develop your midwifery and nursing practice.
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Support
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- The Program Coordinator’s role is to manage and support, counsel and mentor graduate.
- A team of midwifery Clinical Facilitators and Preceptors are willing and able to guide in the clinical setting. The Clinical Facilitators role is to orientate, support and guide novice practitioners throughout the year.
- A Preceptor is allocated to each new Graduate, and their role is to buddy with the Graduate Midwife and familiarise them with the clinical environment.
- Each placement provides Graduate a supernumerary time appropriate to that area.
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Annual leave
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Four weeks annual leave to be taken during the program to recharge your batteries. The remainder can be taken on completion.
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ARE YOU INTERESTED?
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Nursing Expo
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Come to the RCNA Nursing & Midwifery Careers Expo on Sunday 8th July 2012. The Expo will be held at the Exhibition Buildings, Carlton from 10am - 3pm.
The Team from the Women's Graduate Programs will be in Booth 25 where you will have the opportunity to meet and speak with the Program coordinators, Clinical Facilitators and current graduates.
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Information Night
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Our Information Night will be held on Thursday 19th July 2012, 5-7 pm in Conference Room A on the Ground Floor. There will be a short presentation followed by a hospital tour. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, email your Name and Daytime phone number to Clinical Education.
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Applications
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APPLICATIONS ARE NOT YET OPEN.
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BNurse/BMid candidates must apply via Midwifery/Nursing Computer Match. Application requirements are clearly outlined on the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria website.
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Applications by BNurse/BMid candidates CLOSE on Thursday 26th July 2012.
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1. Apply Online
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Register your details online. Please do not upload any documents.
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Online Applications and click on graduate midwife program.
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2. Cover Letter
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One page Cover Letter addressed to Dianne Fahy
Graduate Midwife Program 2012
Human Resources
The Royal Womens Hospital
Locked Bag 300
Parkville VIC 3052
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Hard copies of files will then be matched with your online registration.
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3. Resume
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Resume together with a clear scanned photograph
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4. Transcript of Results
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Certified copy of transcript of results or interim results
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5. Clinical Appraisals
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Your two most recent clinical appraisals, one must be in an midwifery setting. This could be a second year placement.
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6. Clinical Questions
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Please provide a brief answer (half to one page) to EACH of the following:
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- “Describe a significant moment with a women when you, as a student midwife, made a difference.”
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- “Describe a clinical situation you found difficult" - please include details of your response and actions, and the outcome of the situation.
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7. Placement Preference Form
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Please complete the Placement Preference Form (pdf 37kb). (every attempt will be made to place graduates in their preferred areas)
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8. References
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Separate from your online registration and hard copy application, each applicant must request two referees to complete and return by fax a Confidential Professional Reference Form (pdf 107kb), to fax. 8345 2997 or post to the Clinical Education Team at the Royal Women's Hospital (submission details are included on the form).
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Application Progress
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This web page will be updated regularly to keep you informed of the progress of applications. Please check back regularly.
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Interviews
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Interviews for the 2013 graduate intake will take place during the first week in August 2012.
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Once applicants have been selected for interview, they will be contacted to arrange a suitable time and date.
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Applicants will be required to bring their Working with Children Check with them as well as 100 points of identification for a police records check, 70 points of which must must either be a current passport, birth certifcate/extract or citizenship cerficate.
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When applicants arrive for interview, they will receive the questions that they will be asked. This will give applicants time to consider their answers.
The interview will consist of the Graduate Midwifery Program Coordinator, the Graduate Nurse Program Coordinator, a Team Leader and the candidate. This will allow you to meet the key people you will be working with throughout your graduate year. Interviews normally last about 20 – 30 minutes.
Parking is limited and sometimes difficult to access at the Women's so please allow extra time for your trip if you are driving to your interview.
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Further information
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Enquiries to:
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Dianne Fahy
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Graduate Midwife Program Coordinator
Telephone: (03) 8345 2917
Facsimile: (03) 8345 2997
Pager: (03) 8345 2000 pager 52917
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Email: Dianne Fahy
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