Nursing at Allamanda Private Hospital
Career Opportunites
All applications recieved from experienced speciality nurses are closely considered.
Graduate Nurse Program
The aim of the Graduate Nurse Program is to provide a program that develops the confidence and competence of the Graduate Nurse and effectively facilitates the transition from the role of beginner to advanced beginner. This is achieved by:
- Recognising and incorporating individual learning needs and personal attributes into a responsive supported education program
- Facilitating the transition from student to registered nurse - Division 2 in a supportive clinical environment, utilising clinical teachers, peer support and preceptorship
- Providing documented evidence of each graduate nurse’s clinical experience as part of their professional portfolio of development
The objectives of the Graduate Nurse Program are:
- To assist the Graduate Nurse to function in accordance to the Australian and Midwifery Council standards (ANMC), which are to –
- Function in accordance with legislation and common law, practice ethically, protect the rights of those in their care, and accept responsibility for their actions;
- Enhance the professional practice of self others and be aware of best practice to improve standards of care;
- Carry out a comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment, formulate a plan of care, implement that plan of care, identify outcomes and evaluate progress towards these outcomes;
- Maintain an environment of safety and security, communicate effectively, manage the care of a group of patients effectively and delegate care as required.
- To encourage the Graduate Nurse to use reflection and evidence-based practice.
- To support the Graduate Nurse to develop behaviours for life-long learning.
During the Graduate Nurse Program it is expected you will:
- Complete the mandatory education program provided by each hospital
- Adhere to the organization’s Code of Conduct
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and compliance with, the organization’s policies and clinical guidelines
- Work collaboratively within the health team
- Act as an advocate for the individual, ensuring the maintenance of dignity and integrity, while promoting the client’s right to make informed health care choices
- Demonstrate the ability to reflect on nursing practice, thus promoting ongoing professional development of themselves and their colleagues
- Apply lifelong learning strategies to promote personal and professional development
Allamanda has a graduate retention rate of approx 80%.
The graduate program offers structured orientation, skill development, debriefing and support mechanisms.
Graduates have an opportunity to rotate through specialised wards and areas such as Theatre, CCU and ECC over 3 sites, providing varied learning environments. This opportunity consolidates the theoretical component of their university-based training and provides depth in their scope of practice in their graduate year.
Allamanda recognises the need for continued self-development and is able to provide support through providing in-service education sessions and financing course costs & paid leave for attendance &/or study.
International Recruitment
Healthscope and Allamanda Private Hosptial has a commitment to employing overseas trained nurses. Position Vacancies are advertised on www.seek.com.
We invite applications from nurses that have or are processing registration for the State of Queensland. Visa application suppport is provided through Healthscope Corportate Office.
Meet the Nursing Team
Director of Nursing - Caroline Shaw
Caroline.Shaw@healthscope.com.au
Clinical Educator - Julie Don
Julie.Don@healthscope.com.au
Perioperative Educator - AnneMarie Buhmann
Annemarie.Buhmann@healthscope.com.au
Infection Control Coordinator - Karen Yellowley
Karen.Yellowley@healthscope.com.au
National Occupational Health & Safety Risk Manager & Return to Work Coordinator - Chris Wolsenholme
Chris.Wolstenholme@healthscope.com.au