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2024 New Graduate Nurse Transition Program

2023 enrolments are now closed.

Sydney North Health Network is facilitating the 2024 New Graduate Nurse Transition Program.

This program allows new graduate nurses to be employed in general practice for a period of 12 months.

Employment after that period is at the discrepancy of the nurse and the General Practice

To take part in next year’s program an expression of interest (EOI) must be submitted. This is the process for both new graduate nurses and General Practices.

Applications open on the 16th October 2023.

Information for New Graduate Registered Nurses

The Graduate Nurse Transition Program is similar to graduate nurse programs in the tertiary care system.

Throughout the 12-month period of employment you will:

  • Be allocated a dedicated nurse coordinator to provide you with support.
  • Take part in graduate education days.
  • Be able to access online learning modules

 

To apply for the 2024 New Graduate Nurse Transition Program

You must:

  • Have graduated (or, are about to graduate) from your Nursing degree in 2023/24
  • Have gained registration with AHPRA from January 2024
  • Have a genuine interest to work in primary care / general practice
  • Be committed to attending face-to-face education days and completing online modules
  • Have full working rights in Australia.

 

Please complete the Expression of Interest below to apply.

    All * fields are required.

    First Name (required)

    Last Name (required)

    Your Email (required)

    Your Phone (required)

    Suburb (required)

    Preferred Employment Location (required)

    Upload Resume (required)

    Note: PDF and Word documents only.
    No larger than 5MB.

    Important dates

    January 2024 – New Graduate Nurse Transition Program commences

    16 October 2023 – Expression of Interest for 2023 New Graduate Nurse Transition Program opens (for Nurses and Practices)

    10 December 2023 – Expression of Interest for the 2023 New Graduate Nurse Transition Program closes (for Nurses and Practices)

    Mid-November-End December  2023 – Nursing Interviews for the program take place

    December 2023- January 2024 – Introduction to designated practice for successful applications takes place

    Information for General Practices

    To qualify for the program General Practices must be able to:

    • Offer full-time (38 hours per week) employment to a new graduate registered nurse, for a period of 12 months. (Part-time may be negotiated)
    • Provide a senior nurse (s) who is happy to act in the role of mentor to the new graduate nurse

     

    The practice, senior nurse mentor, and new graduate nurse will be supported by Sydney North Health Network.

     

    This is a structured program. Training includes face-to-face education days, online learning modules, nurses’ network meetings, and access to wider Primary Health Network education and events.

     

    If your practice meets the above criteria, please submit an Expression of Interest by filling in the form below.

      Please enter your practice details:



      Does your practice employ a full-time senior nurse who is happy to act in the role of mentor? (required)


      Important Dates

      1st November – 15 December 2023 – Nurses interviewed by SNHN

      December 2023 – Successful applications introduction to designated practice

      29 January 2024 – Nurse Transition Program commences

      29 January – 9 February 2024 – New graduate is supernumary

       

      The new graduate nurses will start in the practice from January 2024, once they have received their AHPRA registration.

      Enquiries

      If you have any further questions about the program please contact:

      Kerry McBride on T: 02 9432 8283 or E: kmcbride@snhn.org.au

      Testimonials

      “The Cottage Surgery has been involved in the program since 2019. We have had 3 graduate nurses placed with us. We have been happy with the nurses, and the support the program has provided both to the nurses and the practice. The program provides online and face-to-face training to help nurses to gain skills in primary care.

      Each graduate nurse has been a good fit for the practice team. They have been engaged in patientcare and quality improvement activities. We would highly recommend this program for other practices.”

      – Dr Kiril Goring-Siebert – The Cottage Surgery

      “I completed my new graduate nursing year through the SNHN transition program. I have always been interested in primary health care nursing. It is an area of nursing I did not think I would be able to enter straight after graduation. The SNHN New Graduate Nurse Transition program makes this possible.

      My new grad year was a very positive experience. My placement was at an excellent general practice in Hunters Hill. The practice is run by a supportive team of GPs and practice nurses that work to achieve the best outcomes for all patients.

      Working as a practice nurse I have gained a wide range of skills. From performing baby health checks, immunisations, and COVID vaccinations, to triaging patients, and, my personal favourite, chronic wound management.

      There are many opportunities to grow and develop your nursing in General Practice. The possibilities seem endless.

      The program coordinator Amy was a great support, guiding me through my first year of nursing. The program provides regular education days designed for practice nursing. It also takes into account areas of particular interest for the participants. I would highly recommend this program to anyone interested in primary health care.”

      – Charlotte Harkin – Hunters Hill Medical Practice

      “I started the program in 2022 and I found it to be great. SNHN supported me from transitioning from student nurse to registered nurse. Having another nurse as a mentor has helped me to learn the skills I need to work in a general practice”.

      – Manu Bedi, St Ives medical and cosmetic