Graduate Nursing Program

Applications for the 2012 program are now closed.

Features of the Program

The Graduate Nurse Program gives you a supported and comprehensive experience that provides practical opportunities for you to consolidate your knowledge and clinical skills. Programs commence January and July each year, additionally we offer the option to commence in a registered nurse capacity once QNC registration is approved prior to staring your graduate program.

The 12-month Program features:

• Graduated supernumerary practice for the first two weeks
• Placements by negotiated preference
• Support of a Clinical Educator
• Five day practical orientation
• Competency skills assessments in general and speciality practice areas
• Unit based Clinical Nurse Preceptor
• Graduation ceremony and certificate upon completion of program

Rotations

• The program is generally full time but a part time program can be negotiated
• You can negotiate rotations through:
• Day Surgery
• High Dependency
• Medical
• Paediatrics
• Palliative Care
• Peri-operative
• Rehabilitation
• Surgical
• Women's Unit

Your Interview

Your interview may be face to face or by telephone if you live outside the Central Queensland area. Questions will be scenario based.

How to Apply

Please submit your letter of application to the below address:

Karen Wade
Mater Misericordiae Hospital Mackay
PO Box 214
Makay, QLD 4740
(07) 4965 5426
karenwade@mercycq.com

After the completion of the program you have the option of furthering your career in many different specialty areas. Employees of Mercy Health and Aged Care can move between facilities in Central Queensland and maintain their employment benefits.