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
  • District Nursing

Our program commences on the 27th January 2025 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

How to Apply

Graduate Nurses must be part of the PMCV Allocation & Placement Service to be eligible for entry into the KDHS Graduate Nurse Program.

PMCV is accessed via the following website:
gnmp.pmcv.com.au

Match applications open Monday 27th May 2024.  Please follow the below instructions to apply:

Go to the GNMP Website 

Click login – then Candidate Login

Create an account, then login to be taken to the Applicant Portal (APS)

Click Apply to the GNMP Match.

AND

Health Service Direct Applications open

You must also apply directly – To the health services you nominated in your preference list only. Contact details are in the Health Service Directory.

Health Services will need your cover letter, CV/resume, and any other documents they specify on their website.

Both steps must be completed for a valid application.

For full details of the application process, refer to the GNMP website

Please add Kyabram District Health Service as a preference on PMCV by Friday 23rd August

Candidates will also have to undergo a Panel Interview.

For further details please contact:

Rachel Drysdale

Education Coordinator/Graduate Coordinator

(03) 5857 0233

Email: rdrysdale@kyhealth.org.au

Information Session

There will be Graduate information session held on:

  • Thursday June 6th 5.30-6.30pm
  • Tuesday June 11th 6.00-7.00pm

Registrations are required, you can register your attendance using the below link or scan the QR Code:

https://forms.office.com/r/dFd6GCS2Hs

The sessions can be accessed using the below link on the night:

 

Thursday June 6th 5.30-6.30pm

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81697310671?pwd=hnqmNmS3aE2migYhdVe9wPEGyJ3YGq.1

Meeting ID: 816 9731 0671

Passcode: 605506

 

Tuesday June 11th 6pm – 7pm

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81697310671?pwd=hnqmNmS3aE2migYhdVe9wPEGyJ3YGq.1

Meeting ID: 816 9731 0671

Passcode: 605506