Buddy Shifts
Graduates are allocated to work with their preceptor(s) (mirrored shifts) as per the ‘Buddy System’ during the first 4 weeks of their first clinical rotation, and for the first 2 weeks of their second rotation.
No Nights
Graduates will not be rostered to work night duty at any time during the first 12 weeks of their GNTP program.
No Students
Graduates will not be “buddied” with undergraduate students or another graduate at any time during the first six months of the GNTP program.
Questions? Check out our FAQ's below:
Calvary offers a range of benefits to employees including paid paternity leave,
wellness programs, training and development opportunities, uniforms and salary
packaging. You can view the range of benefits at:
careers.calvarycare.org.au/benefits-for-you
This differs across Calvary sites. Calvary Launceston typically take one intake in
February. A mid-year intake is dependent on workforce planning.
At Calvary Launceston we typically offer two six month ward rotations. We also have
12 month positions in specialty areas such as theatre. During theatre rotations the
graduate has the opportunity to rotate between recovery, anaesthetics and
scrub/scout.
The GNTP at Calvary in Launceston is a 0.8 FTE (32 hours a week) position.
You will be given a patient load gradually and according to your skill mix and
competency levels. We don’t define an exact number as we recognise that
individuals progress at varying rates.
Calvary in Launceston offers six full-day paid study days for graduates, scheduled throughout the year as part of a comprehensive orientation and professional development program.
Yes. You are entitled to four weeks of annual leave, with an additional week if you work 20 weekend days within your anniversary year.
Theatre staff receive an extra week of leave in recognition of their flexible work requirements.
There is also the option to purchase one or two additional weeks of leave each year.
