Transitional Support Program

TESTIMONIAL

‘I began my career as a Registered Nurse on the Transitional Support Program at St Vincent’s Hospital in 1990. I went overseas for two years and returned to SVH after working at many other institutions.

I believe St Vincent’s has an openness, friendliness and sense of community that seems to be void elsewhere. I enjoy the diverse population, its ongoing commitment to best practice in the clinical arena, and the many professional opportunities available to staff.

I believe St Vincent’s provides outstanding educational opportunities to staff and I am proud to be part of the team that provides this ongoing service.’
Anne McArthur
Nurse Educator
Nurse Learning Support Service

The aim of the 12-month St Vincent's Transitional Support Program is to equip the new graduate nurse with skills and confidence enabling them to demonstrate safe, efficient and effective nursing practice.

At St Vincent’s Hospital we are firmly committed to the delivery of innovative and evidence-based practice in a supportive learning environment. We are also passionate about providing a positive, challenging and enjoyable workplace that has lots to offer.

St Vincent’s Hospital offers positions for those keen new graduate nurses interested in taking on the St Vincent’s Hospital experience. There are three intakes to choose from throughout the year:
February / March / April.

Program Information
Applications for positions into Transitional Support Programs in the NSW Public Health system are to be lodged with NSW Health.
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Graduates indicating their preference for a position at St Vincent’s Hospital will be invited to undertake interviews conducted by the South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Area Health Service (SESIAHS). Positions will be offered initially for positions available at St Vincent’s Hospital. The positions will be divided between two different streams:

‘General Stream’ position information
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‘Dedicated Stream’ position information
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The Transitional Support Program provides the following for all participants

Extended hospital, nursing and clinical orientation program
Rotation to two clinical areas or within a specialty stream
Support by a dedicated, full-time nurse educator coordinating the program
An after hours clinical coordinator to support new graduates on evening shifts
Structured orientation to each rotational clinical area
Clinical support by ward/unit based educators and preceptors
Frequent ward/unit based education
Access to courses and skills development workshops facilitated by the hospital Nursing Education & Development Centre
Support and assistance with career planning and ongoing employment and education opportunities towards completion of the program
Three intakes per year - so you can negotiate with the Transitional Support Program Coordinator if you wish to change your allocated intake date

Nurse Education - Transitional Support Program
T (02) 8382 2363
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