Western NSW Local Health District Graduate Programs & Internships

Health

Western NSW Local Health District isn't like any other health district. We're a district where you'll experience a broad range of interesting and challenging work scenarios that will bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope and fast track your career.

We value greater autonomy and responsibility and we'll always support you in an inclusive, collaborative and caring team environment.

Your skills will be developed to reach your potential and you'll have access to leadership and mentoring programs for career progression.

We're world-recognised leaders in the delivery of virtual care as we strive toward our goal of healthier rural people and thriving communities and you can be a part of that too.

But the main reason many people join us as they want to be part of shaping the future of rural health.

Sometimes it will be hard, other times demanding, but we promise it will always be extremely rewarding.

So, if you are up for the challenge, are driven to make an impact and want to make your mark, we could be just what you are looking for.

Join us!

Recruitment Process

Steps in GradStart recruitment process

Applications open 9am Wednesday 23 June 2021
Applciations close 4pm Wednesday 7 July 2021
The recruitment processes described in the NSW Health 2022 GradStart Handbook is available by accessing the attached link. www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing/employment/Pages/recruit.aspx

As part of the NSW Health recruitment process you are required to provide:

Curriculum Vitae:

Outlining your educational qualifications and work experience.
To be uploaded in your online application.
A cover letter is not required.

Academic Transcript:

Upload your academic transcript (unofficial version is acceptable).
This document will be reviewed to verify expected completion of studies.

Identification:

Evidence of identification and permanent residency, such as passport, Australian birth certificate, and citizenship certificate and visa information.

Working With Children Check:

NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance number for paid work.
Enter your WWCC clearance number or, at a minimum, application number for a WWCC, into the online application. You must bring a WWCC clearance number to interview for verification. See FAQs on page 18 for further information.
Volunteer checks and clearance checks from interstate will not be accepted.

Immunisation:

Evidence of current immunisation in accordance with NSW Health policy.

Referees - identify two referees

The names and contact details of your two referees are to be entered with pre-employment check information upon invitation to interview. You will be sent a link to provide names and contact details of your referees.
One referee must be a clinical referee.

The Selection Criteria

As part of your online application, you will be required to address each of the six (6) criteria, demonstrating your ability to meet each one. Address each selection criterion in 150 words or less. While ROB allows space to provide a greater word limit, the GradStart Campaign limits responses to 150 words only. During recruitment, your responses will be reviewed as part of the selection process. It is important that you give each selection criteria thoughtful consideration.

The Interview

Interviews will be held between Monday 9 August - Friday 17 September 2021.
Note: Specific interviews dates and times vary between sites.

Applicants are interviewed once only. Applicants are interviewed by the employer the applicant nominated as their first employment preference in their application.
Employers send invitation to interview via email to eligible applicants on Thursday 29 July 2021.
If you do not receive an email inviting you to interview, please contact Jackie Corliss Nursing Workforce Manager WNSWLHD on 63305825 (if you have chosen WNSWLHD as your first employment preference) as soon as possible.
Applicants must accept or decline their interview attendance by Thursday 5 August 2021.
Applicants will receive a separate email titled 'Pre-Employment Checks'. Please click on the link within the email to complete this information.

Interview Preparation:

Below are some tips that can help you practise and prepare for interview.

Interview questions are based around the selection criteria and follow the Standards for Practice for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/codes-guidelines-statements.aspx
Interviews are also about building a relationship with your potential employer. Consider what your employer might want in a graduate nurse or midwife, such as:
Being interested in patients' care and welfare
Being person-centred
An ability to reflect on your clinical placements during your undergraduate program
Knowing when and where to seek guidance at work
Displaying professionalism
Being a safe practitioner
Demonstrated enthusiasm for the profession of nursing or midwifery
Indicating a commitment to life-long learning

Remuneration & Career Growth

Your remuneration will be determined in accordance with the Public Health System Nurses & Midwives (State) Award. Your commencing rate of pay will be $64,184.86 per annum.

Your salary will be paid fortnightly into your nominated financial institution account.

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities

Western NSW Local Health District services include facilities in more than 40 geographical locations.

Hiring candidates with qualifications in

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Medical & Health Sciences

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