Requisition No: 4617
Executive Division: People Culture & Communications
Division: Education & Learning
Program: Education & Learning
Department: Education & Learning
Enterprise Agreement: Varied Health and Allied Services, Managers and Ad
Job Function: Administration & Leadership

Project:

• Location: Footscray & Sunshine
• Employment Type: Fixed Term, Part-Time
• Salary: HS4

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Graduate Placement Coordinator will provide support to the manager and education team through the coordination of Transition to Practise programs across Western Health. They will support graduates in their transition to a Registered Nurse and work within the education team to provide a positive graduate experience and review and grow the Graduate program as required by Western Health.
You will actively participate in the Graduate planning processes to identify the required resources and skill mixes required to future proof Western Health nursing workforce. Provide support and development to the Graduate Nurse Program ensuring that the ongoing professional practice meets professional standards of nursing practice and that Western Health policies and procedures are adhered to.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working with the Graduate Coordinator and the Graduate Nursing Team, the Clinical Placement Coordinator will assist in coordinating Graduate Programs. This includes but is not limited to the Graduate Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and Transition to Practice Nurses
• Duties include but are not limited to recruitment planning and selection, interview processes, GNMP computer matching and assisting in associated administrative duties
• Support Educators with graduate issues that relate to patient related care, referring patient related care to the Nurse Educators
• Assist with provision of feedback to program participants on their performance, including program requirements, learning goals and performance management relating to non-clinical matters
• Participate in debrief sessions in conjunction with a nurse educator, encouraging participation and reflection on experience
• Assist with orientation and study days
• Provide debriefing and careers guidance for program participants
• Assist in facilitating, reviewing and improving placement opportunities within Graduate Nurse Programs