SWANHILL DISTRICT HOSPITAL

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Kathy Wright PO Box 483 Swanhill, Victoria, 3585

Fast Facts: Intake:  3 students When:  January 2003 Applications  Close: 7 September 2002 Interviews late September early October

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Nurse Registration

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Graduate Nurse Program 2003

Enjoy the benefits of the Nurses Enterprise Bargaining Agreement in our pleasant rural city environment by taking up a position at Swan Hill District Hospital. 

Location and Environs

Swan Hill is situated on the Murray River in North West Victoria approximately 3¼ hours drive from Melbourne with fantastic facilities and warm climate, the Swan Hill region caters for sports enthusiasts all year round. Only minutes from Swan Hill over the historic Lift Bridge is Murray Downs, featuring one of the best golf courses on the Murray. River cruises are available aboard the PS Pyap which depart from the Pioneer Settlement daily. The Swan Hill region has a thriving agriculture and horticulture sector which supplies quality fresh produce throughout Australia and overseas. Just 16 kms. south of Swan Hill on the Murray Valley Highway lies beautiful Lake Boga where you can swim, sail, jet or water ski, go fishing or just enjoy the glistening waters.

The Hospital

The Swan Hill District Hospital was established as the Lower Murray District Hospital in 1860. It was incorporated as the Swan Hill District Hospital on March 11, 1872.

Swan Hill District Hospital is a fully accredited sub-regional referral hospital located in the Murray Mallee region of Victoria, offering range of general specialist acute, residential aged and primary care services. The hospital offers aged residential, medical, surgical, palliative, obstetric, district nursing including HITH and domiciliary nursing totalling 134 beds.

The Graduate Nurse Program

The aim of the Graduate Nurse Program is to provide clinical support and guidance during transitional phase from student to registered nurse role, and provide graduate with the opportunity to consolidate theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in variety of practice settings in a supportive and friendly learning environment.

Three (3) part-time (72 hours per fortnight) or full time (76 hours per fortnight) positions available commencing January, 2003 with applications closing on September 7, 2002. Applications including letter of application, Curriculum Vitae with academic results and details of two (2) professional referees should be addressed to Mrs. Kathy Wright, Executive Officer – Clinical Services, P.O. Box 483, Swan Hill. 3585. 

Interviews will be conducted November/December.

Prospective applications need to meet the requirements of the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria Inc. Nurse Computer Match Service.