Workshop Aims. Your Fit. Graduate Attributes. What do you have to offer? NURSING & MIDWIFREY.

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1 NURSING & MIDWIFREY Job Search, Career Options, Preparing Job Applications, Writing Resumes Lucinda Crossley Meates Career Education Officer Careers Centre Careers Centre The Careers Centre gives you the tools to explore your career interests, options and goals as soon as you commence your studies. Services are available free to every enrolled student. Our expert staff can help you develop the skills you need to find a job you love. Find out about opportunities for graduate employment and casual or vacation work by attending events held right here on campus every semester. For more information visit: Workshop Aims Your Fit. 1. To encourage students to approach graduate recruitment strategically 2. To assist students to assess their skills, attributes and aptitude 3. To assist students to make informed career decisions 4. To provide students with knowledge of the recruitment process and how to complete on-line applications 5. To provide students with skills to prepare a professional resume and cover letter and address selection criteria 6. To indicate resources for further information What do you have to offer? Graduate Attributes Qualification/s Experience Second degree Postgraduate qualifications Clinical placement experience Theoretical understanding Languages Experience of other cultures Tips Plan short & long term career goals Be open-minded to new opportunities Added expertise Increased credibility Cross-discipline teamwork Research ability Research and Inquiry To create new knowledge and understanding through the process of research and inquiry. Information Literacy To use information effectively in a range of contexts. Personal and Intellectual Autonomy To work independently and sustainably, in a way that is informed by openness, curiosity and a desire to meet new challenges. Ethical, Social and Professional Understanding Hold personal values and beliefs consistent with their role as responsible members of local, national, international and professional communities Communication Recognise and value communication as a tool for negotiating and creating new understanding, interacting with others, and furthering their own learning. Additional detail available at

2 Employers/Settings Specialisations A-K Public Hospitals Area Health Services Private Hospitals Community Health agencies Universities Medical practices Aged care facilities Private clinics Private clients Industrial sites Local / NSW / Interstate / Overseas Defence Forces Schools Correctional facilities Immigration facilities Cruise ships and resorts Rural and remote communities Flight / Transport Insurance organisations Rehabilitation specialists Volunteer agencies Nursing Homes Child Care Centres Aboriginal Health Adolescent Health Aged Care Alcohol & other drugs Anaesthetics Burns Cardiology Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Cardiothoracic Surgery Child & Family Health Community Health Coronary Care Day Surgery Developmental & Disability Ear, Nose & Throat Emergency Endocrinology Gastroenterology General Intensive Care General Medicine General Surgery Gynaecology Haematology High Dependency HIV/AIDS Immunology Infection Control Specialisations L-Z Broader Options Medical/Surgical Medical Imaging Mental Health Midwifery Neo-natal Intensive Care Neurology Neuro-Surgery Oncology Operating Theatre Ophthalmology Orthopaedics Outpatients Paediatric Intensive Care Paediatrics Palliative Care Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Recovery Rehabilitation Renal Medicine Respiratory Medicine Rural & Remote Nursing School Children s Health Spinal Injuries Urology Vascular Women s Health Education Management Research Health Promotion / Advocacy Pharmaceutical Sales Government Policy Business Health Economics Population Health Information Technology Community Health Access to these options will depend on: Further study Complementary qualifications Developing career interests Skill cluster Experience gained Luck and circumstances Before you apply Be aware of your career options Plan some short & long term career goals Identify your preferred employers and check the process Public / Private General / Specialised Local / NSW / Interstate / Overseas Find out what employers are looking for in graduates Identify your skills gained at university (technical & generic) Explore the structure and support provided during graduate programs Making use of Professional Association/s Visit relevant websites Gather your required documentation for the process Career Websites Graduate Careers Australia Provides employment and career opportunities for graduates Provides careers education booklets, information, products and services Researches first destinations and salaries of graduates and to interpret trends in employment with special reference to graduate employment My Future Free career exploration tool (My Guide) Detailed information about a large range of occupations (The Facts)

3 Graduate Programs Structured and coordinated approach Conducted over 6-12 month period Includes corporate/organisational and workplace orientation Rotational experience in different clinical settings Consolidate university learning in practice Clinical competency assessments Supported environment: supervision and feedback Mentoring scheme Professional development and education/study days Self-learning packages Centralised NSW Health Program Centralised Applications Applications open Applications close Interview Period Notification Letters Successful / eligibility list / unsuccessful Accept or decline offer Program commences Monday 15th June am Monday 27th July th August 2009 and 25th September Letters will sent by on 20th October Friday 6 th November 2009 January or later On-line for centralised new nurse graduate recruitment program Submit electronically through NSW Health website MUST READ INFORMATION PACKAGE & FAQs PDF n_pack_new_grad.pdf Tips Download and complete in word format first if possible Have all your necessary details handy Check if you can complete in stages and save Don t leave it to the closing day Print a copy of your application Tips from NSW Health Once you have submitted your on-line application, there will be an acknowledgement on the screen with your name and registration ID number, print this acknowledgement for your records After you have submitted your on-line application and CV, you will only receive an confirmation of the successful lodgement if you have a valid address If not, check the junk mail box and your inbox limit Do NOT submit multiple applications Wait 24 hours, then use the reference ID and DOB to check or amend your application You can amend your details or preferences up until final time of applications open Ensure your hospital preferences match your specialisation preferences You must include at least two referees in the application (one clinical) Bring the required documents to the interview, start getting your documents ready now

4 Support Organisations Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) Oversees standards of competency Develops policy and provides advice Represents regulatory bodies Each state has it s own Board which provides registration and monitoring of nurses and midwives Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) Union body representing nurses in Australia There are also smaller state-based unions of nurses and midwives National Nursing Organisations (NNOs) Coalition of organisations representing specialist and generalist nursing groups Lobby group at national level Key Websites Australian Nursing Federation Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses (CATSIN) NSW Midwives Association NSW Nurses Association Nurses and Midwives Board NSW Royal College of Nursing Australia The College of Nursing Other applications Tip: You will need to know how to prepare CVs/resumes and address selection criteria for their job applications. Hospitals not using new graduate recruitment process eg Ramsay Health Care Applications for permanent, ongoing positions Private Practice Nursing positions outside the hospital system Other non-nursing positions Overseas positions Future positions, promotions Positions in Australia while on visa restrictions Job Boards Don t be limited by this list there are many recruitment agencies and job boards with nursing roles (casual, temporary, part-time and permanent roles) in Australia and overseas Cover Letter Address Blocks, Date, Salutation, Heading Paragraph 1 Introduction Paragraph 2 Why Me Paragraph 3 Why Them Paragraph 4 The Hoped-For Result of Your Letter Sign off Tip Refer to Careers Centre website for handout Resume Tips Consider your resume as a marketing tool Review your resume from the employer s perspective List the most relevant information first Provide detail where necessary (focus on uni not school) Format Use a format to match your situation and experience

5 Format Essentials Career Objective Style & format Easy to read Concise Positive Specific Well structured Consistent style & format No spelling errors Content Clear objective Link studies to vacancy Skills list Relevant experience Relevant projects Clinical experience Credible set of achievements Extra-curricular activities Career goals (short and long term) Describe the type and level of position you are seeking Describe the industry or area in which you would like employment Summary of what you have to offer Qualifications Relevant clinical placements 2-3 key skills Availability Tips Be specific and factual Use short sentences Should inspire the reader to want to see the detail New Graduate Nurse Career Objective Seeking a graduate registered nurse program role within the private sector where I can use my good teamwork skills and excellent patient care skills. My long term interests are in rural and emergency nursing. INDUSTRY, TRANSFERABLE, OTHER Tips Use action words to begin each descriptor Select the most recent and relevant examples Be prepared to support each claim with evidence Advise Analyse Coordinate Calculate Design Present Implement Manage Skills Summary Common Mistakes Spelling and grammatical errors Font too small Obvious cut and paste Too wordy, too brief, poor wording Not tailored for the vacancy or organisation Not clear, leaves reader with questions Fancy gimmicks (borders, highlighting, underlining, many fonts) Fun address Lack of detail about your studies Overstated claims, bluffing More Resume Help Resume Express On-line guide to writing your resume Resume Rescue workshops For guides on resumes and cover letters

6 Selection Criteria Summarises the key requirements of the position Normally used by the panel to short-list for interview stage May include essential and desirable criteria Common for public sector and larger corporate organisations Your application normally needs to address the criteria Address each criterion under a separate heading Analyse and respond to each part eg verbal and written Expect the interview questions to be based on the criteria Use specific examples to demonstrate your skills & knowledge Your responses can draw from university, clinical experience, other paid and unpaid work, relevant community activities, maybe school Include the outcome (results) of your experience If it was a team effort, indicate your role and contribution Structure your responses Examples of Selection Criteria For the New Graduate Registered Nurse and Midwife Recruitment at NSW Health 1. Eligible for registration as a nurse or midwife with the Nurses and Midwives Board of NSW prior to the agreed date for commencement of employment 2. Completing course in second semester 2008 or first semester Australia citizenship or a visa which permits employment in Australia (New Zealand citizens residing in Australia who hold a current Special Category Visa are considered to have permanent residency status). There is no sponsorship available from NSW Health for student visa holders 4. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills 5. Overseas students must have evidence of completion of at least two years full-time or full-time equivalent secondary, vocational or higher education in Australia and Certification by the senior nurse or midwife academic at the Australian education institution where a nursing or midwifery course was undertaken (i.e. Dean, Head of School or Head Teacher) that "the applicant for registration/enrolment has been assessed clinically, and in that clinical assessment has demonstrated a knowledge of English language adequate for nursing practice or midwifery practice (as applicable)" or have documented proof of English Language skills equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at academic 7 level. 6. Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability 7. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team 8. Understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements of the Registered Nurse and or Midwife 9. Meets all NSW Department of Health Immunisation requirements Situation give a context Task what was the goal? Activity clear strategy Result so what? outcome Structure Example Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills S On my last clinical placement at XXX I took part in regular team meetings which included a range of professionals discussing cases. T I reported each week on my patients care and recovery, referring to clinical notes and addressed questions from other team members. A Some of the more complex cases involved giving a brief presentation and the development of ongoing care strategy which took account of the patient s medical, family and domestic situation. I kept clinical and file notes according to standards. R I was regularly complimented on the quality of my note-taking and my interaction with patients and their families from medical staff. Next workshop Success at Job Interviews seminar Wednesday 22nd July :30 pm to 2:30 pm BG.01 Mallet St campus Come along and receive some tips on interview preparation and performance. Find out what constitutes a great response to common interview questions.