John Hunter Hospital
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Website
Address
Manager/Contact
Judith Henderson
Phone: (02) 4922 3051
No of FYGs
No of Physios (PT) and Assistants (A)
No of Hospital Beds
FYG Clinical Rotations
- ICU
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Respiratory
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Belmont
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Neurology
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Surgery Inpatients
- Rural Secondment - Manning Rural Referral Hospital
NB: These rotations may change depending on service needs
Working Hours
Hours of Work: 8.00am - 4.30pm
Weekend Shifts
5 rotations have a 6 day roster - either Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday.
There may be opportunity to work overtime weekends.
Evening shifts
No night duty.
Accommodation
None at John Hunter Hospital. Cheap rents available close to beach. Rental accommodation significantly cheaper than Sydney.
Orientation Process
Full day orientation (Friday 3rd February) prior to commencing in clinical areas on Monday 6th February 2016. FYG Dinner held on the Friday night to welcome the new and farewell the outgoing FYG graduates. Individual appointments arranged prior to start date to finalise recruitment documentation.
Education Programs
Access to Hospital Educational Programs such as journal clubs/inservices in each clinical area, general department inservices held fortnightly and an Annual Professional Development Day. There is an active APA Regional Group. There is monetary support available to attend external courses if applicable.
Pre-Requisites e.g. D/L; Interest in clinical areas relevant to facility
Drivers Licence
Social Activities
Newcastle / Lake Macquarie is the second largest metropolitan centre outside of Sydney (NSW). Situated 2 hours north of Sydney it is renowned for its beaches, lake and wineries. The Hunter offers excellent sporting facilities and has a large array of pubs and clubs.
All water sports, bushwalking, horse riding etc plus all conventional sporting activities are available. It is in close proximity to the Hunter Valley vineyards and beaches, "great surfing beaches"
Support Mechanisms
Comprehensive supervision provided and Appraisal and Competency manual for all FYG's.
Annual Leave Policy
Leave may be considered for approval once it has been accrued