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Undergraduate Program
To become a Registered Nurse you need to complete a Bachelor of Nursing at university. Entry is by completing the High School Certificate or equivalent. Entry is also available for mature age people who have not completed the High School Certificate. For entry please contact Charles Darwin University.
To become an Enrolled Nurse you need to complete a 12 month Certificate IV Community Service and Health (Enrolled Nurse) program at a TAFE College or participating university. Completion of Year 12 or equivalent is necessary for admission to this course. Mature age entry is also available. For entry contact Charles Darwin University.
Undergraduate scholarship funding throught the Department of Health and Families (DHF) is awarded in September each year for the following year. Contact Ms Heather Traeger, Workforce Strategy and Clinical Learning Branch on 08 8922 7280 for more information.
Further information can be gained from the Nursing Information Line on 1800 000 648 or email nursinginfo.ths@nt.gov.au
Graduate Nurse Program (GNP) Registered Nurse
Follow this link to the GIANTS, Graduate Nursing Program website.
Graduate Midwifery Nurse Program
The aim of this program is to facilitate the transition from the role of student to that of Registered Midwife, enabling the individual to function as a safe and competent practitioner in the clinical arena, whilst also providing the opportunity for continuing professional development and personal growth.
The graduate program consists of three x four month rotations with experienced preceptors in each area to provide support. A total of 13 study days are allocated throughout the year.
For details and starting dates please contact the hospital of your choice or phone 1800 000 648 or email on nursinginfo.ths@nt.gov.au for general information.
Remote Orientation Program
Community Health Services Remote (CHSR) offers a unique opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering primary health care to remote populations in Central Australia.
CHSR offers several recruitment pathways, the main ones being:
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As part of the 'Partnership in Practice' scheme with Alice Springs Hospital, you will receive a comprehensive orientation for remote practice and then be employed in Alice Springs Hospital until required as a reliever for Remote Services, alternating employment between the two.
This option is suitable for experienced registered nurses who may wish to develop their skills in Aboriginal health care, prior to applying for a full time position, or who may wish to continue in the partnership scheme indefinitely. |
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Directly into Remote positions as advertised.
This option may suit a registered nurse, with previous Aboriginal or remote health experience, who wishes to go straight into RAN employment. |
Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive pre-employment package called "Preparing for Practice", as well as a five week orientation to remote area nursing in Central Australia.
The bulk of recruitment is conducted in biannual orientation programs, held in late January and early July.
For more information about Remote Area Nursing click the following links pdf.
Opportunities for Aboriginal People
DHF provides a wide range of health and Families to people and communities in a diverse and unique environment. Aboriginal people comprise 27% of the Territory population of which about 66% live in relatively small and scattered remote communities and do not speak English as a first language. The health problems of Aboriginal people are significantly greater than the rest of the Territory population and they require and utilise more health service resources.
The Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy (AECDS) aims to increase the number of Aboriginal people employed by DHF across all areas and levels of service and to provide Career Development opportunities for new and current Aboriginal staff.
DHF needs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses. To become a nurse, you need to have a desire to care for people and be prepared to study. To encourage more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to take up nursing as a career, universities and the DHF are offering education and employment opportunities to make the pathway into nursing easier.
If you need more information, contact the Aboriginal Employment Career Development Officer's in Darwin on 08 8922 7143 or in Alice Springs on 08 8951 6943. Alternatively you can email aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@nt.gov.au
Most universities offer alternative admission programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. The entry programs are all offered free of charge to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and students enrolled in an approved nursing course are eligible for ABSTUDY financial assistance.
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