Calvary Hobart is proud to commence recruitment for our 2024 Graduate Nurse Transition Program (GNTP) in July this year.  These positions will provide the opportunity for recently graduated EN and RN’s to apply to participate in our comprehensive research based Transition into Practice Program.  This program will allow Graduate Nurses to gain a variety of clinical experience and professional development in a supported environment, enhancing their growth and development as a Graduate Nurse in the clinical setting.

The 2024 GNTP may be undertaken at either of our two Hobart Hospitals, Lenah Valley or St John’s and positions are available in a variety of clinical settings including Cardiothoracic and Neurosurgery, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, General and Specialised Surgical, Acute Medical, Rehabilitation, Oncology and Palliative Care and Peri-Operative.  For suitable applicants interested in applying for a position, Calvary Hobart will be offering 12 month contracts commencing February or March 2024. We consider the graduate year as the beginning of a long and hopefully rewarding career with Calvary.

For further information regarding this program please click here to download the Calvary Hobart 2024 GNTP Recruitment Handbook or contact Graduate Nurse Program Coordinators; Sarah Meyer, Natasha Waters or Darcie Aiken on HobartGNTP@calvarycare.org.au

Applications open via Calvary Careers on Monday 3rd July and close Sunday 30^th July 2023.

“My Graduate Nursing year began in February 2021 at the Royal Children’s Hospital in the Emergency Department. I studied my Bachelor of Nursing Degree at Swinburne University of Technology where I was mentored by my experienced university lecturers.

During my studies I worked as an orderly in a private hospital, as a RUSON (Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing) at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

I also worked as a qualified ballet teacher to young children. These experiences have been invaluable in helping me develop my nursing skills thus far.”

My name is Melanie, but I go by Mel! I was born and raised in Launceston and completed my schooling and Bachelor of Nursing at UTAS in 2012. I commenced working with Calvary in CSSD (Theatre Sterilising Department) while I was studying my nursing degree and was lucky enough to get a graduate position and have stayed working with them ever since.

Before commencing my role as Graduate Coordinator for Calvary Launceston, I worked on the Findlay ward as a level 2 nurse and completed my Graduate Diploma specialising in orthopaedics. Supporting grad nurses throughout their graduate year is something I have always been passionate about.

I have been lucky enough to have the opportunity throughout my time with Calvary to work on the wards at both Launceston campuses and I just love the variety that I get working with graduates. Outside of work I love running and playing sports. I have a one-year-old Labrador who is extremely energetic and loves to take me for walks. If you can’t find me outside, then I am most likely baking or reading a book. I am extremely grateful to have my dream job of supporting new graduate nurses and I look forward to working with and supporting my new 2023 graduate group.

Melanie is currently on parental leave, please contact Chantelle.Beerens@calvarycare.org.au with any enquires.

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