Osborne Park Hospital Registered Nurse Graduate Program

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1 North Metropolitan Health Service Osborne Park Hospital Registered Nurse Graduate Program Registered Nurse Graduate Program health.wa.gov.au1

2 About Osborne Park Hospital Established in 1962, Osborne Park Hospital is a fully accredited 207-bed secondary hospital providing comprehensive specialist health care services for the north metropolitan suburbs. As part of the Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group, it participates in area-wide partnerships to enhance healthcare delivery. The group s vision is to have Committed staff, Clever researchers Caring for Patients, which is realised through the values of Care, Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Leadership. With a modern operating suite, which includes five theatres, endoscopy and a day surgery unit, Osborne Park Hospital offers a variety of clinical experiences. Specialist services at the hospital include rehabilitation, anaesthetics, general medicine, obstetrics/gynaecology as well as general surgery for orthopaedics, ophthalmology, urology, gastroenterology, and ear nose and throat. 2 Registered Nurse Graduate Program

3 In 2014 OPH became the first Australian healthcare site to receive the Pathway to Excellence Designation, recognising nursing excellence and its positive practice environment for nurses and midwives. Why choose Osborne Park Hospital for your graduate placement Graduate Registered Nurses at Osborne Park Hospital will be given the opportunity to optimise their personal growth and consolidate their clinical practice in a welcoming and supportive environment. This will enable a smooth transition from student nurse to practicing Registered Nurse. In addition to working in the specialist areas of the hospital, other rotation options also include the Aged Care Assessment Team and Day Hospital services. These innovative and dynamic areas provide nurses with unlimited opportunities for professional advancement. Registered Nurse Graduate Program 3

4 Each clinical area also has a designated Staff Development Nurse to support newly graduated nurses during their transition from student to practitioner. Osborne Park Hospital is easily accessible from the Mitchell Freeway and only 10km from the CBD. There are good public transport networks around the hospital and free parking is available for staff and visitors. The hospital also has a social club and wellequipped staff gym on site. Membership entitles you to participate in social club activities and promotions. I would like to express my gratitude for the opportunity to participate in this program and for the career progression possibilities that have ensued because of it. Past OPH Nurse Graduate 4 Registered Nurse Graduate Program

5 Graduate Program for Registered Nurses The Registered Nurse Graduate Program provides opportunities for recently graduated Registered Nurses to strengthen and consolidate their nursing knowledge and skills. Rotations The program consists of three 4-month rotations. Options may include: Surgical including day surgery. Operating room including endoscopy suite. Rehabilitation and Aged Care (RAC) Wards 3,4 & 5 with younger adults in ward 4. Outpatient facilities such as Aged Care Assessment Team and Day hospital. Two weeks of supernumerary practice in midwifery (night duty). Additional rotation option may include Palliative Care at Kalamunda Hospital. Registered Nurse Graduate Program 5

6 Mitchell Freewa As a graduate level, I believe I had ample experience/ opportunities. Past OPH Nurse Graduate Graduate Program Inclusions Two weeks supernumerary time is provided for hospital induction and orientation on commencement of the program.(pro Rata) Monthly graduate seminars/education for peer support, clinical and professional development. Monthly network sessions to discuss the program and learn from peers. Two professional development courses throughout the year. Supernumerary clinical practice at the commencement of each rotation. Annual leave negotiated at the start of program. Part-time employment available by negotiation. Fixed-term employment for 12 months. All participants who complete their graduate program are welcome to apply for further employment at Osborne Park Hospital if positions become available. 6 Registered Nurse Graduate Program

7 Karrinyup Road Mitchell Freeway Bader Way Osborne Place Osborne Park Hospital Dennis Pl N Cedric Street Intakes Osborne Park Hospital graduate recruitment takes place once annually (mid-year) for the following year s intake. Applications are made via the Graduate Nurse Connect website: Graduate programs commence in January/ February and August each year. For further information please contact: Osborne Park Hospital Staff Development Educator [email protected] Direct Phone: (08) or Switch Phone: (08) Pager: 564 or 116 Registered Nurse Graduate Program 7

8 Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group Osborne Park Hospital Osborne Close, Stirling WA 6021 Telephone: (08) Website: Department of Health March 2015 This document can be made available in alternative formats on request. Copyright to this material is vested in the State of Western Australia unless otherwise indicated. This version is available in alternative formats, on request.