Bringing Nurses Back Into the Workforce
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Australian hospitals are seeking all nurses and midwives nation wide to come back into the wonderful world of nursing. But before you start thinking about the underpaid, stressful and crazy world of nursing let me assure you that your position will be well rewarded.
The Commonwealth Government in accordance with The Department of Health and Ageing is happy to back you up with the provision of $87 million dollars till 2014 to help with the nursing shortage in the private hospital system.
What does this mean to you?
As part of the deal, each newly recruited nurse/midwife to a Healthscope private hospital and will receive a bonus of $6,000 over a period of 18 months. (see link below for eligibility conditions). In addition each hospital will also receive $1,000 for each eligible nurse/midewife to assist with education and support.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more information please contact our nursing department on 03 9926 7500 or via email bnbw@healthscope.com.au
Wishing to apply?
If you are interested and would like to apply please
- Read and complete the Healthscope application form
- Also complete the government required "Eligibility application form for nurses and midwives"
- Return documentation either via email to bnbw@healthscope.com.au or mail: "Bringing Nurses back to Work", Healthscope Ltd, Level 1, 312 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004.
Looking for further information:
Fact sheet for nurses/midwives
Fact sheet for private hospitals
Question and answer page
The Department of Health and Ageing
The Bringing Nurses back in the workforce program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.