Wollongong Hospital, The

Carole BOWMAN- Physiotherapy Unit Head Wollongong Hospital

Email: carole.bowman@health.nsw.gov.au

Ph: (02) 42534516

Critical Care rotation (2 new grads at a time), and a medical rotation. All rotations are 13 weeks and are part of ISLHD Physiotherapy New Graduate Program.

Critical Care new graduates on 14 day Roster- Work 7 afternoon shifts 10am to 6.30pm (plus on call) and 3 day shifts.

The medical graduate works Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm.

Allocated day off every four weeks in consultation with team and Unit Head.

Critical Care new grads are required to work every second weekend (10:00am-6.30pm).

The medical graduate may be required to work 1-2 weekends per rotation.

Critical Care new grads are required to work mainly afternoon shifts (10:00am-6.30pm).

Staff accommodation on site at Wollongong Hospital, if available.

Wollongong Train Station 700m from hospital. Free Wollongong Shuttle Bus stop at hospital. Staff parking is available for a small fee. Street parking is usually available within 5-10 minute walk of the hospital at most times.

Corporate orientation 1 day face-to-face + remaining corporate orientation completed online via HETI learning modules. Site specific orientation and education revision program each rotation.

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.

Current NSW drivers license (or equivalent).

Wollongong is 1 hr south of Sydney and is situated on the coast but also boasts a beautiful escarpment- this allows for many outdoor activities. Outdoor activities include beautiful bushwalks in local national parks, cycling path along the coastline, rock climbing, surfing and many others. Other cultural and social activities include local theatre groups, dance studios, visiting the numerous art galleries, concerts/shows/sporting events at the WIN entertainment centre or local theatres. Wollongong also has many budding small bars and coffee shops and is a short drive to local wineries.

 ISLHD Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential, and professional counselling service for all staff. ISLHD Physiotherapy senior staff are friendly and supportive.

Only 2 weeks of annual leave will be approved during the new graduate year. All leave is granted at the discretion of the Unit Heads for individual sites, taking into account the needs of the service. No leave can be taken for the first 3 months or during the critical care rotation. We try to spread the leave taken across all sites.