Program Duration
- 53 weeks, rotating shifts including nights, public holidays and weekends
Non Unit-Based Hours
- Hospital Orientation at commencement of program
- Supernumerary Days at commencement of each rotation
- Eight Paid Study days throughout the year
- Regular debriefing sessions (timeouts)
Intakes
- January , May and September 2010
Employment
- Ongoing permanent contracts are offered to GNP's starting as a RN Div 1, Grade 2, Year 1. Therefore, GNP's are guaranteed a position upon successful of the program
- Part-time and full-time positions are available
Annual Leave
- Two weeks of annual leave per rotation
Criteria for Completion
- Satisfactory clinical hours
- Professional objectives for each rotation to be negotiated with preceptor (confidential, ungraded)
- Satisfactory performance review for each rotation
- Participation in Study Days and Graduation Seminar (ungraded)
A certificate will be presented on successful completion of the Graduate Nurse Program.