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Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) Opportunities

In the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing students learn how to assist people with acute and chronic health issues, administer and monitor medications (including intravenous medication), implement and evaluate a plan of nursing care, confirm physical health status, apply principles of wound management, prepare for medical and surgical procedures, and communicate effectively with patients and other staff. Learning is conducted in the classroom, through simulation and also on the job clinical placements in wonderful learning environments such as our Ramsay Health Care facilities across the country.

We are only able to offer placements to students who are enrolled in training organisations that are partnered with Ramsay Health Care. We suggest you contact the Clinical Placement Coordinator at your University or TAFE to enquire about opportunities or request clinical placements in our hospitals.

If you are interested in studying the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing which is a possible employment pathway into Ramsay Health Care please Click on the states below to see which partnership programs we offer.

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VIC

In Victoria we partner with Holmsglen to offer a Fellowship program in our states facilities. More information on this partnership can be found here.

If you may be interested in studying with Holmsglen please visit this site or watch their clip

Other Victorian training partners that offer placement within our facilities include:

If you have any questions on training opportunities in VIC with Ramsay Health Care please don’t hesitate to contact – workforceplanning@ramsayhealth.com.au

QLD

TAFE Queensland has partnered with Ramsay Health Care; Australia’s largest private hospital operator and one of the top five private hospital operators in the world, to give you a unique study opportunity.

As part of this course you will gain a minimum of 400 successfully completed hour's clinical placement experience within a Ramsay Health Care facility. You will gain experience in medical and surgical health related nursing care, in a variety of contexts including medical and surgical, rehabilitation, mental health and aged care.

Upon successful completion of this course you will be eligible to apply for registration with the AHPRA Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse. Ramsay Health Care is dedicated to training students and will provide preferential employment where possible upon successful completion of studies. A graduate program for Enrolled Nurses called GradPlus is also offered. This program is a fully supported 12 month program with 2-4 study days included. The graduate program will be offered to exceptional student Enrolled Nurses on successful completion of their course of study, if vacancies are available at that hospital.

Course Structure & Location

This course is delivered over 18 months and consists of three components:

Clinical placement within a Ramsay Health Care facility
Online theoretical study with TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275). For information on course units visit tafeqld.edu.au/nursing/
Residential schools (1 per semester) in simulated nursing labs at a range of TAFE Queensland locations

It is expected that full-time students will need to commit to approximately 30-35 hours per week or the equivalent of 4 days per week to study.

Clinical placements available at the following locations:

Gold Coast:
John Flynn Hospital *
Pindara Private Hospital

Brisbane:
St Andrews Private Hospital
Greenslopes Private Hospital **
New Farm Clinic
North West Private Hospital

East Coast:
Caloundra Private Clinic
Caboolture Private Hospital
Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital
Nambour Selangor Private Hospital
The Noosa Hospital

North Coast:
Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital
The Cairns Clinic
Cairns Day Surgery
Cairns Private Hospital

*John Flynn Private Hospital will select their cohort students from the TAFE Queensland - Gold Coast Region HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing blended delivery. For further information go to: https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/17738/diploma-of-nursing

**TAFE Queensland has partnered with Greenslopes Private Hospital to deliver HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing. For further information go to: https://tafeqld.edu.au/greenslopes-hospital

Residential school

Residential school is where practical skills are taught and developed in simulated nursing labs. Practical skills are presented and assessed at three mandatory residential schools (one per semester). Residential schools may be scheduled between 7.30am to 9.00pm for up to 8 hours per day. Semester 1 and Semester 2 requires attendance for 2 weeks at a time. Semester 3 requires attendance for one week. Dependent upon student numbers, residential schools will be offered at the following location:

Gold Coast Region - Southport Campus
91-99 Scarborough St, Southport QLD 4215

Course cost

Your work experience during the course is an unsalaried position with Ramsay Health Care. For course cost and payment options, please go to: https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/17738/diploma-of-nursing

Subsidised funding

Are you a Queensland resident? You may be eligible for Subsidised Funding. For more information please visit https://tafeqld.edu.au/subsidised-training.

Entry requirements

For entry requirements, please go to https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/17738/diploma-of-nursing

Academic requirements

You must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Completed Year 12 or equivalent with sound achievement in English, mathematics and computer skills or complete the Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) literacy and numeracy test with a minimum level 4 outcome.
Be mature age with sound language, literacy and numeracy.
Completion of a Certificate III qualification or equivalent.

English language requirements

You must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Four years full time equivalent of education at secondary, vocational or tertiary level in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America in English.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 7 and above across reading, writing, speaking and listening. IELTS testing is available via TAFE Queensland.
OET (Occupational English Test) for Nurses pass at “A” or “B” level across reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Current federal police (AFP) check

Certificate must be issued by the Australian Federal Police.

How to apply

Stage 1: Apply online	To register your interest email CSHNPlacements@tafeqld.edu.au
Stage 2: Enrolment and eligibility	You will be emailed by TAFE Queensland to process your enrolment and discuss eligibility requirements. If an applicant has not successfully completed a Year 12 or equivalent with Maths and English, they will need to do a BKSB test (Basic Key Skills Builder). When eligibility is met, your enrolment will be confirmed and you will proceed to stage 3.
Stage 3: Ramsay shortlist selection process	You will be asked to provide a cover letter, resume and your 2 preferred Ramsay Health Care facilities which will then be provided to Ramsay on your behalf. Shortlisted applicants will proceed to a selection process at one of their preferred Ramsay Health Care facilities. If you are unsuccessful you can continue your study of the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing (online) with TAFE Queensland - Gold Coast Region. While you will not be in the Ramsay partnership it is still possible your clinical placement may be in a Ramsay Health Care Facility.
Stage 4: Offer of position in the Ramsay partnership	You will be notified via email of your position and the facility which you will partner with.

To register your interest

Email: Ramsay@tafeqld.edu.au

For more information contact

TAFE Queensland – Online Nursing
07 5581 8862
Ramsay@tafeqld.edu.au
tafeqld.edu.au

Ramsay Workforce Planning Department
workforceplanning@ramsayhealth.com.au
For further information on Ramsay Health Care facilities

TAFE Queensland RTO: 0275 CRICOS: 03020E HEP PRV13003

NSW

The HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing is available at the following TAFE’s with clinical placements at Ramsay Health Care NSW facilities. We usually run 2 intakes a year at each TAFE; however this can vary from time to time depending on demand for the course and the TAFE calendar. If you wish to be notified of when the next course is due to commence CLICK HERE and complete the online expression of interest form. We will then add you to our waiting list and ensure that when applications open at the Institute/s you are interested in, we will send you a notification email.
Please note that all applications are now made through TAFE not Ramsay Health Care.

See our frequently asked questions for more information.

Hospitals Clinical placements offered at the following Ramsay hospitals	TAFE Institute Theory is delivered at the following TAFE Institutes	Next Course / Type of funding available	When do applications open?
Armidale Private	No future programs planned with placements at Armidale Private	No programs are planned for 2020/2021	N/A
Baringa Private (Coffs Harbour)	North Coast Institute TAFE Coffs Harbour Campus	Please contact North Coast Institute of TAFE – Coffs Harbour	All applications should be directed to North Coast Institute of TAFE – Coffs Harbour Please register your interest HERE
Berkley Vale Private	TAFE Queensland RTO: 0275 CRICOS: 03020E TEQSA PRV 13003	Ongoing programs, please contact TAFE Queensland	All applications should be directed to TAFE Queensland For more information CLICK HERE
Castlecrag Private	Northern Sydney Institute TAFE Meadowbank Campus	No programs are planned for 2020/21	N/A
Dudley Private (Orange)	Western Institute TAFE Orange Campus	Please contact Western Institute of TAFE - Orange	All applications should be directed to Western Institute of TAFE - Orange Please register your interest HERE
Figtree Private	Illawarra Institute TAFE Shellharbour Campus	Intakes are planned for July/August and October/November. Smart & Skilled +/- VET Student Loan may be available	All applications should be directed to Illawarra Institute of TAFE – Shell Harbour. Please register your interest HERE
Hunters Hill Private	Northern Sydney Institute TAFE Meadowbank Campus	No programs are planned for 2020/21	N/A
Kareena Private (Caringbah)	Sydney Institute TAFE St George Campus	Intakes are planned for February and July. Smart & Skilled +/- VET Student Loan may be available	All applications should be directed to Sydney Institute of TAFE – St George. Please register your interest HERE
Lake Macquarie Private	TAFE Queensland RTO: 0275 CRICOS: 03020E TEQSA PRV 13003	Ongoing programs, please contact TAFE Queensland	All applications should be directed to TAFE Queensland For more information CLICK HERE
Lawrence Hargrave Private	Illawarra Institute TAFE Shellharbour Campus	Intakes are planned for July/August and October/November. Smart & Skilled +/- VET Student Loan may be available	All applications should be directed to Illawarra Institute of TAFE – Shell Harbour. Please register your interest HERE
Mt Wilga Private	Northern Sydney Institute TAFE -Meadowbank Campus	Intakes are planned for March and August. Smart & Skilled +/- VET Student Loan may be available	Further information can be found in the application form HERE Please review the English Language Requirements HERE Email completed Application form HERE to apply
North Shore Private	Northern Sydney Institute TAFE -Meadowbank Campus	Intakes are planned for March and August. Smart & Skilled +/- VET Student Loan may be available	Further information can be found in the application form HERE Please review the English Language Requirements HERE Email completed Application form HERE To apply.
Northside Group – includes Northside Clinic Northside West Clinic Northside Cremorne Clinic Northside Macarthur (Campbelltown)	TAFE Meadowbank Campus To be advised	Intakes are planned for March and August. Smart & Skilled +/- VET Student Loan may be available To be advised	Further information can be found in the application form HERE Please review the English Language Requirements HERE Email completed application form HERE to apply Northside Clinic, Northside West Clinic and Northside Cremorne Clinic only. To be advised
Nowra Private	Illawarra Institute TAFE Shellharbour Campus	Intakes are planned for July/August and October/November. Smart & Skilled +/- VET Student Loan may be available.	All applications should be directed to Illawarra Institute of TAFE – Shell Harbour. Please register your interest HERE
Port Macquarie Private	North Coast Institute TAFE Port Macquarie Campus	Please contact North Coast Institute of TAFE – Port Macquarie	All applications should be directed to North Coast Institute of TAFE – Port Macquarie Please register your interest HERE
Southern Highlands Private	Illawarra Institute TAFE Shellharbour Campus	Intakes are planned for July/August and October/November. Smart & Skilled +/- VET Student Loan may be available.	All applications should be directed to Illawarra Institute of TAFE – Shell Harbour. Please register your interest HERE
St George Private	Sydney Institute TAFE St George Campus	Intakes are planned for February and July. Smart & Skilled +/- VET Student Loan may be available	All applications should be directed to Sydney Institute of TAFE – St George. Please register your interest HERE
Strathfield Private	Sydney Institute TAFE St George Campus	Intakes are planned for February and July. Smart & Skilled +/- VET Student Loan may be available	All applications should be directed to Sydney Institute of TAFE – St George. Please register your interest HERE
Tamara Private (Tamworth)	TAFE Queensland RTO: 0275 CRICOS: 03020E TEQSA PRV 13003	Ongoing programs, please contact TAFE Queensland	All applications should be directed to TAFE Queensland For more information CLICK HERE
Warners Bay Private	TAFE Queensland RTO: 0275 CRICOS: 03020E TEQSA PRV 13003	Ongoing programs, please contact TAFE Queensland	All applications should be directed to TAFE Queensland For more information CLICK HERE
Westmead Private	Northern Sydney Institute TAFE Meadowbank Campus	Intakes are planned for March and August. Smart & Skilled +/- VET Student Loan may be available	Further information can be found in the application form HERE Please review the English Language Requirements HERE Email completed Application form HERE To apply.
Wollongong Private	Illawarra Institute TAFE Shellharbour Campus	Intakes are planned for July/August and October/November. Smart & Skilled +/- VET Student Loan may be available.	All applications should be directed to Illawarra Institute of TAFE – Shell Harbour. Please register your interest HERE

WA

In Western Australia we place students in our hospitals from all the major training facilities. For a list of these providers please click here for more information

If you have any questions on training opportunities in WA with Ramsay Health Care please don’t hesitate to contact – barnesd @ramsayhealth.com.au

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