Transition to Professional Practice Program
General Information
Country Health SA - Port Lincoln includes
10 independently incorporated Health Units (listed below). Located on the beautiful
Eyre Peninsula, this area covers over 72000 sq kms of stunning coastline and
countryside. The population throughout is in excess of 33,000. The Eyre Region
offers many lifestyle and leisure rewards.
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Health Units
Port Lincoln Health Service Inc.
Ceduna District Health Service Inc.
Lower Eyre Health Service Inc.
- Tumby Bay Hospital & Health
Service
- Cummins & District Memorial
Health Service
Eastern Eyre Health & Aged Care Inc.
- Cowell Campus
- Cleve Campus
- Kimba Campus
Mid West Health Service Inc
- Wudinna Campus
- Elliston Campus
- Streaky Bay Campus
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Transition Program
Country Health SA - Port Lincoln is dedicated
to providing clinical support and learning experiences in a supported education
environment, to enhance the knowledge base and clinical skills of the newly
Registered Nurse. As a professional 'nurse education' program the Country Health
SA - Port Lincoln Transition Program is aimed at increasing the graduate nurses
ANCI competencies and their professional development within a country health
perspective reflecting the principles of adult education. The Eyre Region also
aims to assist the graduate nurse in the transition from novice registered nurse
to advanced beginner registered nurse (Benner, 1984).
The Regional Nursing Support Officer
coordinates the Transition Program, in close consultation with the Directors
of Nursing.
It is acknowledged that Graduate Nurses
bring currency of knowledge (primarily theory based) from the tertiary education
sector and the continued exposure to new graduates also proves to be invigorating,
and challenging to existing staff and health care professionals.
What does the Program offer?
1 day orientation to program with the Regional Nursing Support Officer, 2
days orientation to the ward and 5 study days (all paid).
Support and preceptorship within each and every Health Unit.
Comprehensive Resource folder provided on first day.
5 weeks supernumerary placement (1 x 2 week block, and 1 x 3 week block) which
may be conducted in a variety of health settings including Eyre Region Health
Units, community health, mental health, aboriginal health, renal dialysis,
dementia care, midwifery and the list goes on.
A minimum of 2 weeks must be spent within a Health Unit outside of your
originating employing Health Unit to meet the requirements of the Program.
The opportunity to move within Health Units of the Region to allow Graduate
Nurses the opportunity to experience different work place cultures, practises
and specialisations.
Graduates participate in 'performance appraisals' at set times throughout
the year to help map their progress and transition. This process also helps
in identifying areas of need, with each graduate encouraged to set 'learning
goals'.
The Regional Nursing Support Officer will be directly supporting
the graduate nurse in the first week of the program.
The Regional Nursing Support Officer travels to all 10 Health Units twice
within the Graduate Year.
A luncheon and certificate presentation ceremony is conducted on the final
study day (on completion of all requirements of the program).
Further professional training and development opportunities will be supported
for the Graduate Nurses during the 12 month period where it is determined
that it is suitable and relevant for the nurse. This support may include:
- Additional study time
- Travel assistance (including airfares)
- Meal and accommodation assistance
(as per Government regulations)
- Peer shadowing
Travel and accommodation is at the expense of the Country Health SA for all
travel conducted in relation to the Transition Program.
Free on-site parking.
Uniforms and uniform allowance will be provided in accordance with the employing
Health Unit.
Graduates have access to a large range of resources including email, internet,
library, videoconferencing and teleconferencing.
What will I achieve during
the graduate year?
Consolidation of clinical skills, effective communication, increased diagnostic
skills, confidence, leadership skills and collaborative relationships with
members of the country health team.
Have a sound knowledge base of country health issues essential for safe practice
at advanced beginner level.
Be able to recognise own abilities and professional development relevant to
country health. The Graduate Nurse will be armed with the confidence
and knowledge to drive further self-development and educations when needed.
Delegate and supervise staff members, with each individual's abilities and
scope of practice in mind.
Demonstrate accountability and responsibility of own actions.
Able to function as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the legislation
and common laws affecting nursing practice.
Identify, implement and evaluate appropriate basic patient education strategies
relevant to country health.
Completion/Participation Certificate.
Employment Conditions
12 month contract, within employing Health Unit.
Salary paid as a RGN Level 1, as per the Nurses (SA Public Sector) Award 2002,
and the current SA Nurses Enterprise Agreement Year 1.
6 weeks paid annual leave (some leave available after 6 months, in negotiation
with employing Health Unit and Graduate Nurse Program).
Full time and Part time positions can be negotiated (minimum of 0.6 FTE).
7 day rostering.
Support through housing and rental assistance will be provided where possible.
On completion of the Transition Program priority will be given to successful
participants for permanent employment wherever possible. No guarantee of employment
is made by Country Health SA - Port Lincoln.
What are the requirements of
the Program?
Complete to a satisfactory standard the theoretical components of the program,
included in the resources folder provided to each Graduate Nurse.
Participate and complete the self and program appraisal forms throughout the
year.
Participate inthe 5 weeks supernumerary placement, with two weeks off-site.
Satisfactorily demonstrate all relevant ANCI competencies.
Participate and attend in all paid study days.
Intake Times
The Transition Program commences in late February, negotiations between the
Director of Nursing and Regional Nursing Support Officer may occur to set
an alternative date.
Closing Date
Friday, August 17th, 2007
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
Application packs are now available
- Download 2008 Application
Form
For more information regarding
the Transition Program please contact the Regional Nursing Support Officer:
Bernadette Lowe
Regional Nursing Support Officer
Country Health SA - Port Lincoln
Phone: (08) 8626 2136
Fax: (08) 8626 2194
Email: Lowe.Bernie2@saugov.sa.gov.au
Port Lincoln Transition to
Professional Practice Program - Graduate Midwives/Graduate Nurses
For details on the Port Lincoln Program
for 2007, go to Port Lincoln Transition to Professional
Practice Program 2007 - Midwifery/Nursing
For site specific information please contact the Director of Nursing at your local health unit:
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