Transition Nurse Program
Want a Different Experience?
Try the Justice Health Transition Program for Nurses and be an individual, not a number!
- 2012 Program commences: 14 March, 2012
- In 2011 we will be recruiting: Up To 30 New Graduates
- Applications close: : 9am Monday 18 July, 2012
Choosing the right Transition Program is an important step for your future career. In our supportive and innovative programs you are an individual and not a number. Make an informed choice! We have two programs to offer new practitioners. For those interested in experiencing the diversity Justice Health has to offer, there is the Justice Health Program. For those interested in specialising in Mental Health there is a Forensic Mental Health Program.
Benefits of the Program
The Transition Programs enable the new practitioner to experience first hand the diverse range of career options within the health system. Justice Health is a state-wide health service responsible for providing healthcare to men, women and adolescents in custody in NSW. Our service includes, Forensic Mental Health inpatient Hospitals, courts, community and post release/discharge settings.
Joining our programs will be the beginning of a challenging and rewarding career with many opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
The Justice Health twelve-month program provides a range of experiences in Forensic Mental Health, Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol, Primary Health, Public/Sexual Health and Women's Health. In addition the program-
- Provides an infrastructure for graduate nurses that supports their social integration into the workplace, role transition and development as safe and competent practitioners
- Promotes a cultural ethos that acknowledges the graduate as an asset to nurture in attaining future workforce development targets and
- Provide graduates with an opportunity to experience the diverse range of health care provision and career opportunities available within Justice Health
The Forensic Mental Health twelve month program provides a range of experiences within Forensic Mental Health units ranging from acute mental health through to rehabilitation, including specialty services for women and adolescents. In addition the program-
- Provides an infrastructure for graduate nurses that supports their social integration into the workplace, role transition and development as safe and competent practitioners
- Promote a cultural ethos that acknowledges the graduate as an asset to nurture in attaining future workforce development targets and
- Provides graduates with an opportunity to experience the diverse range of health care provision and career opportunities available within Forensic Mental Health Services
Eligibility for Entry into the Program
Eligibility for registration as a nurse or midwife with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia prior to the agreed date for commencement of employment.
Information about registering can be found at http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/
Completion of your course (including honour year if applicable) in second semester (i.e. after 30 June) 2011 or first semester (before 1 July) 2012.
Program Intakes
The program commences in March each year. Entry into the program at other times is assessed on an individual basis.
Program Numbers:
In 2012, up to 30 new graduates will be selected across both programs.
Program Placements for 2012
The placements available in 2012 are:
Justice Health Transition Program
- Long Bay Hospital- located at Malabar
- Metropolitan Reception and Remand Centre- located at Silverwater
- Silverwater Women’s Health Centre- located at Silverwater
- Dillwynia Women’s Health Centre located at Windsor
- Parklea Health Centre – located at Parklea
- Long Bay Health Centres located at Malabar
- Mental Health Assessment Units
- Forensic Hospital
- The involvement of other centres in the clinical placement program is dependent on current staff vacancies and the needs/interests of the graduate
Forensic Mental Health Transition Program
The Forensic Hospital (Acute through to rehabilitation, including women’s and adolescents) located at Malabar
In both programs graduates are supernumerary (supervised clinical practice) for a period of up to ten days. This is dependant on the assessment of their progress by the nursing unit manager, preceptor and the graduate. If additional supernumerary time is required the program co-ordinator is consulted and an individual action plan is developed.
Graduates are allocated a primary and a secondary preceptor for the duration of their placement. All efforts are made to align the rosters of the preceptors and the graduates to allow for orientation to the unit and progress meetings.
Program Rotations
Justice Health Transition Program
- The program consists of up to three rotations during the twelve months.
- Placements in mental health/ forensic mental health and a health centre.
- Majority of placements are located in Sydney metropolitan area. Some rural placements options are available.
- Completion of a Structured Placement Orientation Program.
- Supernumerary for up to ten days in each placement working a preceptor.
- Supportive and structured partnership with your preceptor. Includes regular meetings and roster alignment.
Forensic Mental Health Transition Program
The usual program consists of three rotations during the twelve months
Placements are in any of the 6 units within the Forensic Hospital
- Completion of a Structured Placement Orientation Program.
- Supernumerary for up to ten days in each placement working a clinical partner.
- Supportive and structured partnership with your preceptor. Includes regular meetings and roster alignment
Professional Development
Participants complete a comprehensive induction programs prior to the commencement of their first rotation. There are twelve education workshops scheduled throughout the program. The workshops are interactive and designed to develop the skills and knowledge of the graduates in the core areas of Justice Health service provision. A team of clinical experts from within the organisation facilitates the workshops.
Read more about professional development opportunities (PDF)
Support Strategies
- Transition Program Co-ordinator - your advocate and system facilitator
- Skilled & motivated Preceptors in each rotation
- Supportive Workplace teams
- Supportive and experienced Nursing Unit Managers, Managers, Clinical Nurse Consultants, Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Educators
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Participation in an established Clinical Supervision Program
- Support from your graduate group
How to Apply
The first line of application is through the NSW Health centralised recruitment process for newly graduated registered nurses. Contact the program co-ordinator to discuss options outside this process.
To join our program:
- Nominate Justice Health as your first preference when you lodge your application at www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing or www.health.nsw.gov.au/jobs (then click on "Health Jobs")
- NaMO will send your preference to us and we will contact you to arrange an interview.
- Please indicate in the comments section which program you are applying for
Interviews
- All applicants indicating Justice Health as their first or subsequent preference will be asked to participate in an interview prior to consideration for the program.
- Interviews will be held in the last week of August
Tips for preparing for your interview (PDF)
Code of Conduct
Justice Health Staff must comply with all aspects of the NSW Health Code of Conduct. Due to Justice Health’s relationship with the Department of Corrective Services and the Department of Juvenile Justice there are additional provisions specific to Justice Health staff.
Code of Conduct (PDF)
Graduate Program Framework (PDF)
Contact:
Transition Program Coordinator
M: 0407 226 215
E: newgraduates@justicehealth.nsw.gov.au