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Q: How many intakes do you offer?
A: One, in February.
Q: How many positions do you offer?
A: Three
Q: Do you offer part time positions in addition to full time?
A: No.
Q: How many Clinical Rotations do you offer?
A: Two, six months rotations. The aim is consolidation.
Q: What kind of clinical rotations do you offer?
A: One Mental Health rotation and one General Nursing rotation.
Q: What kind of professional study days do you offer?
A: All study days are paid. The Graduate Nurse Program Coordinator, in conjunction with
the clinical nurse educators, develop study days relevant to the clinical environment you are working in.
Q: Do you have a preceptorship program?
A: Yes, you will work with your preceptor/s or "buddy/buddies" for a period of 4-6 weeks where you will work
similar shifts. All preceptors are trained and are of tremendous support to you during your graduate year here
at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Q: Who else will support me in my graduate program?
A: We have ward specific Clinical Nurse Educators, as well as Clinical Support Nurses whose primary role is to
support the graduate nurses. The Nurse Unit Managers, Associate Nurse Unit Managers and Clinical Nurse
Specialists are also available to support you in the clinical area.
Q: How do I apply?
A: You need to apply to computer match as well as to Comprehensive Graduate Nurse Program, please see details
on Application Process.
Q: What do I need to include in my application?
A: Your application should include and be collated in the order as outlined below:
- Complete the Comprehensive Graduate Nurse Program Application Form
- Apply via PMCV Computer Match
- One-page letter of application, outlining why you wish to undertake the Comprehensive Graduate Nurse Program at Melbourne Health.
- Curriculum Vitae, including two professional referees. Ideally two work related or one work related and one clinical.
- Certified copy of academic results to date (including grading key)
- Certified copy of two 2nd or 3rd year clinical assessments one from an acute care setting (excluding maternal care, community, sub-acute) and one from a mental health Setting.
Please do not bind or put your application into a folder. Please place your application into a plastic sleeve.
Q: When will interviews take place?
A: Late August 2011 for the 2012 intake. Please note, it is likely you will be on clinical placement at this time.
This is not a valid reason to request an interview for another time. You will need to make yourself available
for interview, if invited.
Q: What is the interview format?
A: All interviews are personal interviews with yourself and an interview team of two people only. There are no
group interviews.
Q: What else does Melbourne Health (North-Western Mental Health/The Royal Melbourne Hospital) have to offer?
A: To name a few:
- No Lift Policy
- Graduate Nurse Program Social Club
- Staff Library
- Peer Support Program
- Friendly and safe working environment
- Secure car and bicycle parking on-site
- Staff gym
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