New Graduate Nurse Program
Want a Different Experience?
Try the Justice Health Graduate Program for Nurses & be an individual, not a number!
- 2009 Program commences: 8 March, 2010
- In 2009 we will be recruiting: 20 New Graduates
- Applications close: : 9am Monday 27 July, 2009
Choosing the right New Graduate Program is an important step for your future career. In our supportive and innovative program you are an individual and not a number. Make an informed choice!
Benefits of the Program
The Graduate Program enables the new practitioner to experience first hand the diverse range of career options within the health system. Justice Health is a statewide health service responsible for providing healthcare to men, women and adolescents in custody in NSW. Our service includes courts, community and post release settings.
Joining our graduate program will be the beginning of a challenging and rewarding career with many opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Our twelve-month program provides a range of experiences in
Forensic Mental Health, Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol, Primary
Health and Women's Health.
- 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
- Provide graduates with an opportunity to experience the diverse range of health care provision and career opportunities available within Justice Health – Courts, Community, and Custody
Entry into the Program
The program is open to all NSW Registered Nurses who have completed a program leading to registration in NSW within the previous 12 months.
Criteria
The criterion for entry into the program is NSW Registered Nurse with applicants having completed a program leading to registration in NSW within the previous 12 months. Application in the first instant is via the Nursing and Midwifery website www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing.
An application is submitted and all applicants participate in an interview and information exchange session regarding the program requirements.
Program Intakes
The program commences in February/March each year. Entry into the program at other times is assessed on an individual basis.
Program Numbers:
In 2010, up to 20 new graduates will be selected.
Program Placements for 2010
The placements available in 2009 are as follows:
- New Forensic Hospital Long Bay (acute, subacute, and long stay) located at Malabar
- Long Bay Hospital- located at Malabar
- Metropolitan Reception and Remand Centre- located at Silverwater
- Silverwater Women’s Health Centre- located at Silverwater
- Dilywynia Women’s Health Centre- Windsor
- Parklea Health Centre – located at Parklea
- Long Bay Health Centres located at Malabar
- Mental Health Assessment Units
- Other centre’s involvement in the clinical placement program is dependent on current staff vacancies and the needs/interests of the graduate
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 unit manager, preceptor and the graduate. If additional supernumerary time is required the NUM /NM liaises with program co-ordinator 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 preceptor and the graduates to allow for orientation to the unit and progress meetings.
Program Rotations
- The usual program consists of three rotations during the twelve months.
- Placements in mental health/ forensic mental health and a health centre with the third placement being of your choice.
- 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 clinical partner.
- Supportive and structured partnership with your preceptor. Includes regular meetings and roster alignment.
Professional Development
Participants in the program complete a ten-day induction program prior to the commencement of their first program 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
- New Graduate Program Co-ordinator - your advocate and system facilitator
- Skilled & motivated Preceptors in each rotation
- Supportive Workplace teams
- Supportive and experienced Nurse Unit Managers, Managers and Clinical Nurse Consultants
- 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.
- 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
- 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 during the first two weeks of September.
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)
How do I find out more about the program?
- Graduate Program Framework (PDF)
- Want to hear what graduates of the program have to say (PDF)
- Want to hear what our staff say about working with New Graduates (PDF)
Contact:
New Graduate
Program Coordinator
M: 0407 226 215
E: newgraduates@justicehealth.nsw.gov.au