Transition to Nursing – Primary Care Program
Choose Ochre to support you in caring for patients
At Ochre we want you to become the best nurse you can be.
We support graduate nurses who share our clear purpose and take a proactive approach in creating healthier communities. We offer you the infrastructure, support, tools and clinical capability to deliver quality, patient-centred care.
When you choose to work at Ochre Health, you are joining a network of over 70 rural, regional and urban medical centres around Australia, backed by industry-leading clinical and operational support and systems.
Together, we make a difference for patients and communities.
Next intake commences July 2024.
About the Transition to Nursing – Primary Care Program
When you join Ochre health you will work in one of our clinics in a multi-disciplinary team.
You will also be assigned a personal mentor during your time in the graduate program and meet with them on a regular basis to discuss your progress and benefit from their experience and knowledge.
The program is conducted with both face to face and online sessions so you will get to know your fellow graduates in the program. No matter where you are based, you’ll have a friendly and supportive network available.
Key features
- 30 week dedicated program
- In person and online
- Clinical skills practical workshops
- Taught by our practitioners
Knowledge
Learn about:
- Primary care
- Rural and regional care
- Tracking patient care outcomes
- Preventative health care
- Health promotion
- The Ochre organisation
Skills
Hands on demonstrations by Ochre practitioners include:
- Triage and patient assessment
- Episodic care skills
- Chronic disease management
- Immunisation
- Safe practices
Growth
Personalised development including:
- 1-1 sessions with your mentor
- Career planning
- Confidence building
- Building your professional network
- Developing professional relationships
The specific program may be subject to change depending on staff availability.
Meet us at these events in 2024
March
13th March 2024: Western Sydney University (Paramatta campus)
19th March 2024: University of Canberra interview program (Bruce campus)
April
13th April 2024: Health Jobs Fair (Brisbane Showgrounds)
19th April 2024: University of Sunshine Coast interview program (Gympie campus)
May
13th May 2024: Western Sydney University (Paramatta campus)
19th May 2024: University of Canberra interview program (Bruce campus)
July
25th July 2024: USQ Virtual Career fair (Online)
August
13th August 2024: Western Sydney University (Paramatta campus)
19th August 2024: University of Canberra interview program (Bruce campus)
September
13th September 2024: Health Jobs Fair (Brisbane Showgrounds)
19th September 2024: University of Sunshine Coast interview program (Gympie campus)
October
13th October 2024: Western Sydney University (Paramatta campus)
19th October 2024: University of Canberra interview program (Bruce campus)
Testimonials
“At Ochre we are proud to support our nurses to work at the top of their scope - to be impassioned to do the nursing that they most enjoy, whether that’s wound care, childhood immunisations or diabetic education.”
Shannyn Gehrke
National Nurse Manager
Why Ochre
We offer nurses the opportunity to work to the top of their scope in a rewarding and dynamic primary care setting – collaborating with doctors and support team members to provide comprehensive, inclusive and holistic care. Our nurses are at the heart of ensuring continuity of care for each doctor’s patients and improving health outcomes.