Celebrating our graduates

Congratulations to the latest cohorts of nurses and personal care workers from our home and community support team who recently completed their 12-month graduate programs.

Both programs are designed to enhance and support participants’ clinical and non-clinical skills and knowledge and grow their confidence in delivering safe and effective care to clients.

The Graduate Nurse Program provides a strong foundation for new nursing graduates in home and community support, offering structured theory modules, hands-on learning and mentorship.

This year a clinical placement was introduced, so that participants can learn directly from clinical nurse consultants and the allied health team.

Eighteen nurses graduated from the program in September. There are currently 20 nurses completing the program with the next intake due to start in February 2025.

The Personal Care Worker (PCW) Graduate Program also supports team members entering critical frontline roles, providing new PCWs with hands-on learning opportunities and ongoing mentoring to build their confidence and skills across a range of areas.

Twelve PCWs recently graduated from the program and celebrated with a special morning tea and ‘Amazing Race’ activity at the Forest Hill office.

Clinical Nurse Educator - PCW and Nurse Academy Fiona MacRae said the race provided graduates with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in a fun way.

“The PCWs had to use hand-eye coordination, critical thinking, and clinical skills and knowledge to outrace and outwit the other teams,” she said.

“It was a lot of fun and a lovely way to celebrate 12 months of learning and training together.”

Featured image: Celebrating the nurse graduation.
Inline image 1:  Celebrating the PCW graduation.
Inline image 2: The PCWs showcased their skills during the Amazing Race activity.