St Vincents & Mercy Private

Enrolled Nurse Traineeship

Who is eligible?

Applicants must:

• not have participated in any apprenticeship or traineeship previously.
• either Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or New Zealand Passport holders that have been living in Australia for 6 months or more immediately prior to commencing the traineeship.
• Have successfully completed a VetAssess Test within the last 6 months

What is the traineeship?

Undertaken over two years, the Enrolled Nurse Traineeship gives participants the fantastic opportunity to combine nursing theory and practical experience while receiving a full-time trainee wage, culminating in a Certificate IV in Nursing.

Participants will be employed on a Full-time basis spending an initial two weeks at TAFE covering nursing theory. For the remainder of the traineeship, participants will spend one day a week at TAFE, and four days a week in the workplace in an acute care clinical environment.

Application details

Intakes for traineeships are currently annually, mid-year. We currently accept eight participants per intake, and these applicants must also be accepted by the TAFE. The TAFE requires the participant to pass a Vetassess examination prior to acceptance to the course. Intakes are currently mid-year. We currently accept eight participants per intake, and these applicants must also be accepted by the TAFE. The TAFE requires the participant to pass a Vetassess examination prior to acceptance to the course.

Positions are advertised on the hospital website and on www.seek.com.au and applications are accepted via E-Recruit. Applications must include a cover letter, resume and the contact details of two professional referees.

Enquiries:

Elissa Bull
Education Consultant
St Vincents & Mercy Private Hospital
59-61 Victoria Parade
Fitzroy Vic 3065
Australia

Ph: (03) 9411 7331
Facsimile: (03) 9411 7387
Email: elissab@stvmph.org.au

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