Nursing and Midwifery Services
Nursing for New Graduate Nurses at Blacktown / Mt Druitt Hospitals
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(02) 9881 1770 |
Pager |
(02) 9881 8000 (Page 3861) |
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(02) 9881 1960 |
Blacktown Hospital Website |
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Mt Druitt Hospital Website |
Opportunity ! Challenge ! Variety ! Education !
All are offered at Blacktown-Mt Druitt Health Services!
Blacktown-Mt. Druitt Health (BMDH) Services showcases the healthcare structure of the future in service provision and management, and is “light years ahead”. We offer a vibrant and dynamic learning environment that will establish the foundation for your professional development.
Two modern, attractive acute care facilities promote a multitude of learning experiences within a supportive and dynamic culture :
- Blacktown Campus, located 48 kms from Sydney Central Business District (CBD), is a state of the art hospital, which opened in April 2000 and is located within the business district of Blacktown. A child care centre is also available within the hospital grounds.
- Mt DruittCampus, situated in an attractive bushland setting, is close to transport, has a large shopping setting and public amenities.
Blacktown-Mt. Druitt Health takes pride in its achievements and acknowledges the valuable contribution of all team members within the organisation.
Our services include:
- BLACKTOWN HOSPITAL provides acute medical, surgical, maternity & gynaecology, paediatric, dental, mental health, and orthopaedic services. It is supported by a busy emergency department, intensive care and coronary care units, and operating theatres & recovery.
- MT. DRUITT HOSPITAL provides acute services which include emergency, surgical, medical, paediatric, dental, mental health, and community health.
Start dates:
The proposed commencement dates/months are 4 February, 5 May and 7 July 2008, however we are flexible in special circumstances.
Accommodation available/type:
No , there is no accommodation available on the Hospital's premises and staff will need to contact Local Realty Agencies.
Transport description:
- Both hospital sites are close to public transport. Publictimetables and fares are available via the Transport Infoline website.
- On-site staff car parking is also available on both campuses.
Program structure:
The objective of the new graduate nurse program is to support and assist graduate nurses over a 12-month period, to become safe, independent practitioners.
The program, with clinical placements rotating across both campuses, involves:
- two weeks comprehensive hospital orientation, and clinically based nursing orientation including five days supernumerary time
- four clinical rotations through areas such as surgical/medical units, intensive care, emergency, palliative care, coronary care, operating suite, paediatrics, rehabilitation, acute stroke recovery
- three formal study days
- bi-weekly tutorials
- graduate forums
- mentor assignment
- ongoing educational and clinical support to promote evidence-based practices and professional growth
- a needs responsive nurse education department, supported by a network of experienced clinical nurse educators
- regular performance review/appraisals and goal settings, and
- employment opportunities following the new graduate nurse program
Additional Resources:
- Two clinical libraries with internet and intranet access
- Clinical Information Access Project (CIAP) access
- Clinical Nurse Consultants as resource people
- Clinical Nurse Educators
- Professional support for evidence-based practices and nursing research and access to Joanna Briggs Institute
- Open door policy for nursing management
Conditions of Employment:
- Annual Leave as per public hospital award
- Uniform package supplied
Contact information:
If you require further information about this particular health facility or the program that it offers, contact the Nurse Educator, Ph: (02) 9881 1770 or (02) 9881 8000 (Page 3861), Fax: (02) 9881 1960, or Email: Dinia_Prats@wsahs.nsw.gov.au.
The following table represents the estimated number of new graduate positions available at each facility:
Sydney West Area Health Service facilities conducting New Graduate Programs
Facility |
Intake Numbers |
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SW - Auburn Hosp (June Intake) |
6 |
SW - Auburn - Midwifery |
4 |
SW - Blacktown H & Mt Druitt H (Feb Intake) |
20 |
SW - Blacktown H & Mt Druitt H (March Intake) |
20 |
SW - Blacktown H & Mt Druitt H (May Intake) |
5 |
SW - Blacktown H & Mt Druitt H -Midwifery FEB |
2 |
SW - Blue Mountains DM H (Feb Intake) |
5 |
SW - Blue Mountains DM H (Sept Intake) |
2 |
SW - Lithgow HS (Feb Intake) |
2 |
SW - Lithgow HS (August Intake) |
2 |
SW - Nepean H (Feb Intake) |
28 |
SW - Nepean H (March Intake) |
15 |
SW - Nepean H (April Intake) |
15 |
SW - Nepean H - Midwifery (Feb Ba Mid) |
5 |
SW - Area Mental Health Services (Feb Intake) |
17 |
SW - Westmead Hosp (Feb Intake) |
55 |
SW - Westmead Hosp (May Intake) |
25 |
SW - Westmead Hosp (Sept Intake) |
25 |
SW - Westmead Hosp - Midwifery (Feb Intake Ba Mid Grads) |
4 |
SW - Westmead Hosp - Midwifery (May Intake Ba Mid Grads) |
4 |
SW - St. Josephs (Feb Intake) |
4 |
Total |
271 |
Last updated: 6th June, 2007
