Coledale Hospital
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Participating hospital information 2023. Please contact the hospital directly if further information is required.
Website
Address
Manager/Contact
Edward DAVIDSON - Physiotherapy Unit Head Coledale and Bulli Hospitals
Phone: (02) 4267 0130
Email: Edward.Davidson@health.nsw.gov.au
No of FYGs
No of Physios (PT) and Assistants (A)
No of Hospital Beds
Selection Criteria
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FYG Clinical Rotations
Inpatients Rehabilitation ward - 13 week rotation as part of ISLHD Physiotherapy New Graduate Program.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm
Allocated day off every four weeks in consultation with team and Unit Head.
Weekend Shifts
Nil
Evening shifts
Nil
Accommodation
Nil on site. Can access Wollongong Hospital staff accommodation, if available.
Travel
Coledale and Wombara train stations are approximately a 15 minute walk to the hospital. Less than 1 hour from Sydney. Parking is available on site
Orientation Process
Corporate orientation 1/2 day + eMR training 1/2 day - remaining orientation completed online via HETI learning modules. Site and department orientation on first day of each new rotation. ISLHD Physiotherapy New Graduate Handbook supplied as part of ISLHD Physiotherapy New Graduate Program.
Education Programs
ISLHD New Graduate Skills and Education Program to be held on Wednesday 2nd February 2022 and Thursday 3rd February 2022. It is recommended to attend this free program (but you will not be paid to attend). Below are some testimonials from previous attendees:-
Loved this opportunity to refresh information before starting, good to get back into physio mindset.
In honestly really enjoyed it. Days were pretty long but I loved the friendly staff and the helpful practical tips.
Good way to consolidate/refresh knowledge. It has been a long time since finishing uni.
Good initiative to calm the nerves.
ISLHD Physiotherapy New Graduate Handbook supplied as part of ISLHD Physiotherapy New Graduate Skills and Education Program.
Physiotherapy in Acute Care Management (PaCCMan) is an invaluable 2 day course for grads to attend prior to their ICU rotation. For the graduates that are rostered to work in ICU for their first rotation (Wollongong ICU rotation and those who are commencing in the Shoalhaven) the dates for this training are Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th January 2022. The course cost for you is approximately $400 (half price) and you will be given 2 days off in lieu of attendance during your first rotation.
Pre-Requisites e.g. D/L; Interest in clinical areas relevant to facility
Current NSW drivers license (or equivalent).
Interest in Clinical Areas: Rehabilitation
Social Activities
- All water sports, all outdoor sports, bushwalking, cycling, hang gliding/para gliding and horse riding
- Cafes, markets, art galleries, movies, theatre
- Close to beaches
- Less than 1 hour from Sydney
- Regular social activities
- Close to:
- Symbio Wildlife Park
- Royal National Park
- Sublime Point Lookout
- Bald Hill
- Sea Cliff Bidge
- Grand Pacific Drive
- WIN Entertainment Centre
- Wollongong Botanic Garden
Support Mechanisms
ISLHD Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential, and professional counselling service for all staff. ISLHD Physiotherapy New Graduate Coordinator and senior staff are friendly and supportive.
Annual Leave Policy
Only 2 weeks of annual leave will be approved during the new graduate year. All leave is granted at the discretion of the Unit Head Physiotherapists for individual sites, taking into account the needs of the service. No leave can be taken for the first 3 months. We try to spread the leave taken across all sites.