Overview

KDHS provides a comprehensive range of Acute and Extended Care Services to people of all ages.

KDHS is located in the township of Kyabram, in the heart of the Goulburn Valley. KDHS services a township population of approximately 7,300 people. We provide high quality, compassionate, efficient, affordable and accessible person-centered care.

The KDHS Graduate Nurse Program is designed to facilitate the transition from student to confident and competent Registered Nurse so that the Graduate Nurse can develop and maintain an effective role in the delivery of care.

This outcome is achieved with:

  • Support provided by the Graduate Nurse Educators.
  • Eight Graduate nurse study days with the focus of the days on ECG interpretations, recognising and responding to clinical deterioration, wound care and cannulation.
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Access to regular feedback from Clinical support nurses, Nurse Unit Managers, preceptors and the Education Coordinator

Rotations are conducted within the following Clinical Areas:

  • Acute Care, including Urgent Care
  • Aged Care, incorporating Nursing Fundamentals and Leadership
  • Perioperative Services including Day Procedure Unit, Theatre and Recovery

Our program commences on the 27th January 2026 and is based over 52 weeks.

Accommodation is available on site. For more information regarding our Accommodation and facilities please click here.

Program Content

The Graduate Nursing Program includes the following:

  • Comprehensive Orientation Program.
  • Paid study leave days
  • Completion of a Clinical Project of special interest by the 10th month of the program
  • Formal training in BLS & IV Cannulation

Information Sessions

Graduate Nurse Program Information Sessions at Kyabram District Health Service:

22nd May 5.30-6.30pm –Online via zoom

28th May 5-6pm – Online via zoom

3rd June 10.30-11.30am – online via zoom

 

Book into any of the sessions via the following link or QR code to register your proposed attendance :

https://www.trybooking.com/DADZX

Zoom Link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88132162827?pwd=nkaH3tvuGPFvl2X0FBAabyOR9Dxnsk.1

Meeting ID: 881 3216 2827
Passcode: 057516

How to Apply

Candidates participating in late vacancy stage do not need to register with PMCV.  Applicants can apply via direct application to Kyabram District Health Service via the advertisement in Live Hire commencing Monday June 2nd 2025.

Two streams will be available in late vacancy stage:

-Aged Care Stream

-General Nursing Stream

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For further details please contact:

Rachel Drysdale

Education Coordinator/Graduate Coordinator

(03) 5857 0233

Email: [email protected]