About our Program

The Pathways to Practice Program (PPP) offers Registered and Enrolled Nurses an opportunity for facilitated return to acute care after a short break or transition from sub-acute to an acute Hospital environment. This exciting initiative is unique to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney and its main aim is to allow participants to develop professionally in a supportive environment whilst learning new skills and developing clinical excellence across all domains of contemporary and ethical nursing practice.

The St Vincent’s Hospital Pathways to Practice Program offers:

  • A comprehensive hospital nursing and program orientation program
  • Extended clinical area induction and supernumerary time
  • Weekly Continuing Professional Development sessions
  • Monthly peer support sessions with the Transition Program Nurse Educator
  • Two full day paid study days
  • Rotation in two clinical areas
  • Education and support from a dedicated full-time Nurse Educator
  • Clinical Nurse Educators in each clinical area
  • After hours Clinical Nurse Educators to provide education and guidance on evening shifts and the weekend
  • Preceptorship
  • Frequent ward/unit-based education
  • Access to courses and skills development workshops facilitated by the Nurse Education and Development Centre
  • Guidance with career planning and ongoing employment and education opportunities towards completion of the program

This program will offer the opportunity to become a valued member of the St Vincent’s Health Sydney nursing team on a 12-month full-time contract.

For further information contact the ENTP Nurse Educator on (02) 8382 2602 or at svhs.transitionprograms@svha.org.au 

Click here for information on how to apply.