Enrolled Nurse Trainee

Have you considered a career in Nursing? Would you like to be paid whilst gaining a qualification as an Enrolled Nurse?

If the answer is YES, this is the opportunity you have been looking for……

Fixed Term Part-Time, 68 hour per fortnight

Multiple positions available across Ballarat, Horsham, Stawell, Edenhope and Dimboola

About the Role

Grampians Health is providing a life changing opportunity for a number of enthusiastic, passionate and motivated individuals to start a career in Nursing through our innovative Enrolled Nurse Trainee program. The program will commence on 3rd February 2025 and complete on or around 29th January 2027.

The successful applicants will be enrolled in a Diploma of Nursing through Federation TAFE and on completion of this program will be a qualified Enrolled Nurse.

As a trainee you will work 5 days per week, with 3 of these days being spent in a learning environment completing the theoretical component of your new role. The other 2 days will be spent putting your learning into practice whilst being supported by the largest nursing workforce in the Grampians region.

There are 2 programs available within Grampians Health:

• Ballarat based program; Trainees will work and attend a combination of face-to-face classes within Ballarat (either at Federation University or Grampian Health Ballarat sites), and online classes.
• Wimmera based program; Trainees will work at selected facilities in Horsham, Stawell, Edenhope and Dimboola and attend a combination of face-to-face classes at Federation University Horsham, and online classes.

Clinical Placements will require travel to Ballarat.

Please be aware that both the Ballarat and Wimmera programs may include some online class time.

We will be organizing an information session in September/October. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to the contact provided above for more details

Qualifications & Experience

• Evidence of achievement of a minimum Level 4 in each component of Language, Literacy, & Numeracy testing (completed on TAFE enrolment process)
• Be eligible for Australian government Apprenticeship Incentive program
• Previous experience working in a healthcare setting would be an advantage
• Must have Working with Children check – volunteer
• 18 years and over

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

• Basic computer knowledge and keyboard skills at a minimum.
• Managing Work (includes Time Management) – Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Access to reliable technology to attend online classes and complete learning and assessments.

Working environment

• Ability to work 2 (8 hour) days per week including AM and PM shifts (first 6 months within Monday- Friday) rotating onto weekend roster thereafter and 3 days per week 9.00am to 3.30pm (within Monday-Friday) in a classroom environment. There will be some blended delivery, therefore you need access to attend these classes online.
• Ballarat Traineeship: Reliable transport and the ability to work from various GH work locations across Ballarat.
• Wimmera Traineeship: be willing to travel to Ballarat for clinical placements. Essential to be able to attend classes at Horsham Federation University campus.

To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here. 

Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact the below for a confidential discussion. 

For further enquires Grampians Health Ballarat please contact Chelsea Victor, Clinical Nurse Educator chelsea.victor@gh.org.au or by phone on 5320 4752.

For further enquiries Grampians Health Wimmera please contact Sue Roberts, Clinical Nurse Educator susan.roberts@gh.org.au or by phone on 5320 3805.

All applications must be submitted online and must include a completed Enrolled Nurse Traineeship Eligibility Form.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city.  Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.  Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Horsham Region
Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region.  With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play.  Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.

With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore. 

If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you. To learn more about Horsham please click – Visit Horsham

Dimboola region
Dimboola is a charming rural town surrounded by scenic rolling hills, farmland and the pink Salt Lake. Explore historic landmarks like the Dimboola Hotel or venture into the nearby Little Desert National Park to discover unique flora and fauna. Dimboola is the perfect escape from city life. To learn more about Dimboola please click – Visit Dimboola

Edenhope region
Grampians Health Edenhope is located in the Victorian country town of Edenhope.  It is surrounded by nature reserves, wineries and beautiful walking and biking trails. Grampians Health Edenhope also provides a wide range of services such as acute nursing, aged care nursing, district nursing and community nursing to name a few. To learn more about Edenhope please click – Visit Edenhope

Stawell Region
Stawell is a small town, with a big heart. Life is lived here at a slower pace, it's perfect for people who are wanting to get away from big cities and unwind. We have beautiful wildlife and numerous hiking trails, you will never outgrow this place and its wonders. Stawell is only a 45-minute drive to Horsham, where you can have the opportunity to dine from restaurants, farm gates and cellar doors of some of Australia's best and most awarded venues.

If you are dreaming of a career change with stunning natural landscapes to enjoy, Stawell is the place for you. To learn more about Stawell please click – Visit Stawell

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.