Pathway to Specialty Practice Program June

Pathway to Specialty Practice Program June 2025

Locations: VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs

Time Type: Part time

Posted On: Posted 3 Days Ago

Time Left to Apply: End Date: February 17, 2025 (23 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: JR140153

• Part Time (0.8 EFT), Fixed term role

• Commencing 2nd June 2025

• Ongoing employment guaranteed after successful completion of the program

• Join SVHM and be a part of a team that is committed to excellence in healthcare, innovation, and professional development.

About the Pathway to Specialty Practice Program:

At St Vincent's, we use scholarly activities and innovation in our teaching strategies to prepare nurses for an ever-changing healthcare environment, where new technologies, treatments and areas of practice continue to emerge. We are seeking Registered Nurses for our 2025 Pathway to Specialty Practice (PSP) program who are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients and strive to further develop their knowledge and clinical expertise. The PSP program includes an accessible e-learning platform, study day, and objective-based assessments.

Program Highlights:

• Clinical Experience: Gain hands-on experience in various clinical settings with the support of expert nurses and a dedicated nursing leadership team.

• Mentorship: Receive guidance and mentorship from highly skilled nursing educators.

• Career Development: Achieve your career goals with support for articulation to postgraduate studies.

• Specialty Rotations: The PSP program spans twelve months, offering either two six-month rotations or a full twelve months in a chosen specialty area, depending on the stream.

• Learning Platform: An accessible e-learning platform, study days, and objective-based assessments covering essential elements of specialty nursing.

Specialty Areas Available for Pathway Rotations:

• Acute Mental Health & Emergency

• Cardiology & Cardiothoracic

• Anaesthetics & Post Anaesthesia Care Unit

• Perioperative Scrub & Scout

• Medical Imaging Department - commencing 29th July 2025

About You:

• Good Foundation in Acute Nursing: You are seeking to develop specialty area practice.

• Commitment to Growth: You demonstrate a commitment to ongoing educational and professional development.

• Patient-Centered Care: You provide safe, high-quality care centered on the patient.

• Safety Advocate: You initiate and advocate for the safety of yourself and your patients.

• Professional Development: You are committed to ongoing professional development, participating in training and study days as required by the Pathway to Specialty Practice program.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Current Nursing Registration: You hold a current Nursing Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA without conditions.

• Educational Background: You have a degree in General Nursing that meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

• Professional Experience: You have successfully completed a Graduate Nurse Program OR have a minimum of 12 months of acute care nursing experience. Recent clinical experience in an acute care setting is highly desirable.

Working at St Vincent's:

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a premier teaching, research, and tertiary health service provider. SVHM delivers a wide array of adult clinical services and operates under the core values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity, and Excellence.

What We Offer:

• Guaranteed Employment: Ongoing employment is assured following the successful completion of this program.

• University Partnership: The opportunity to apply for advanced standing, with selected university partners.

• Salary Packaging: Maximise your take-home pay with our salary packaging options.

• Employee Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits, including the Employee Assistance Program, Fitness Passport.

• Convenient Location: Located in the CBD Fitzroy, close to public transport and car parking.

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement and continuous professional growth.

• Culture of Improvement: Be part of a culture dedicated to continuous improvement.

To Apply, Please Include:

• Cover Letter: Addressed to Ms. Nadia Gaetano, Specialist Practice Education Coordinator.

• Outline the benefits of the PSP program to your career progression, and how your clinical practice aligns with SVHM's mission and values.

• Clearly identify your preferred rotation/s.

• Curriculum Vitae.

• Professional References: Contact details of two professional referees.

• Passport-sized photo.

Application Timeline:

Opening Date: Monday, 20th January 2025

Closing Date: Sunday, 16th February 2025

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission, and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Nadia Gaetano |

16 February 2025 11:59pm

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.

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