Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Transition to Professional Practice Program (TPPP) for Registered Nurses

About Southern Adelaide Local Health Network

The Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) comprises Flinders Medical Centre (FMC), Noarlunga Hospital (NH), the Repat Health Precinct, GP Plus Health Care Centres and Super Clinics and sub-acute and mental health services – providing health care from birth to end of life. SALHN provides care for around 350,000 people living in the southern metropolitan area of Adelaide as well as providing several state-wide services, and services to those in regional areas. The SALHN culture is inclusive and nurtures progressive attitudes and staff excellence.

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Program information

Rotation structure (2 rotations).
Program and Clinical Orientation.
Advanced Nurse Educator and Program coordinator.
Dedicated team of ANUM’s and Clinical Support nurses.
Training for the patient electronic medical record system.
Supernumerary days.
Experiential learning days.
Online learning education and face to face classroom days.
Structured professional development program.
Networking and debriefing opportunities.
Part time employment 0.84 FTE (8 days per fortnight) with ample opportunities to pick up extra shifts. Please note that you will not be able to work less than 0.84 full time equivalent (FTE) with a SALHN TPPP. Theatre rotations at FMC will require you to work full time.
Career progression – Clinical Speciality Programs (Operating Theatre Suites & Mental Health 12-month program).
Pre-scheduled annual leave.
Hours of duty follow a 4-week roster over 7 days and includes weekends, morning, afternoon, and night shifts – no exceptions.

Key benefits

Benefits of the SALHN TPPP include:

being supported by a team of highly dedicated senior nurses who are extremely experienced in and passionate about supporting our nursing future
development in clinical competence and confidence
skills to provide safe nursing care in a nurturing and supportive environment
progressive clinical assessment skills appropriate to an advanced beginner registered nurse
development of time management strategies and decision-making skills
reflective practice skills and problem-solving approaches
application of the principles of evidence-based care.

Site locations and specialty rotations

Emergency and Trauma care
Peri-Operative, Intra-Operative and Post-Operative care
Intensive and Critical Care
Coronary Care
Paediatrics
Neonatology
Rehabilitation
Acute and Sub-acute Mental Health (Margaret Tobin Centre, Jamie Larcombe Centre, Morier)
Geriatric Evaluation and Management
Primary Care services such as drug and alcohol inpatient withdrawal services (DASSA) and Outpatients
Medical and Surgical specialities (renal, endocrine, vascular, orthopaedics, oncology etc)
Cancer Services acute and sub-acute

Please note due to the limited number of specialty placements only one specialty rotation per participant may be available.

Intake dates

January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025

Further information

For any further information about undertaking a TPPP at SALHN please contact the SALHN Transition Manager (TPPP) by emailing health.salhntppp@sa.gov.au.

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