Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placement Program
Providing nursing students with registered nurse professional experience in aged care.
Hunter Primary Care are offering the opportunity for nursing students to be involved in a high quality Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placement in order to experience the full scope of gerontological nursing. Students will work with a registered nurse mentor and be provided with additional support from a Clinical Facilitator each day.
Through collaboration with our network of trusted health partners, Hunter Primary Care delivers quality primary health, mental health, NDIS, Aged Care services and after-hours care. Hunter Primary Care are supported by funding from the Department of Health and Aged Care to coordinate delivery of the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program in the Hunter New England and Central Coast regions.
Aged Care Clinical Placement Student Guide
This information guide aims to give prospective students information about the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placement Program, information about the organisations and regions involved, what the student can expect on an Aged Care Clinical Placement and what is needed to register and commence an Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placement in the Hunter, New England and Central Coast regions.
How can I apply?
Click on the button below to complete an application form.
Who can apply?
This program is open to Bachelor or Master of Nursing students. Students will be required to provide probity check and health screening evidence.
Aged care providers
Hunter Primary Care are establishing a network of high quality Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements hosts and experienced clinical facilitators, with the aim to promote the rich and rewarding opportunities in gerontological nursing.
Interested in hosting an Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placement? Click on the button below to register your interest.
Clinical facilitators
Hunter Primary Care are seeking expressions of interest from registered nurses experienced in facilitation of students, to support high quality Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements.
Interested in becoming a clinical facilitator? Click on the button below to register your interest.
More information
For more information about our Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program, you can contact our friendly team on (02) 4935 3241 or email agedcare@hunterprimarycare.com.au.
Current students
We have developed a range of resources to support students, facilitators and mentors who participate in the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placement Program.