The information you need outlining the student placement processes, requirements, support services, and resources at Bayside Health Regional
Student placements
Student Introduction
Bayside Health Regional hosts undergraduate nursing, midwifery, medical and allied health students. Placements are organised via Placeright a Department of Health & Human Services initiative which enables Education Providers and Clinical Placement Providers to allocate students in a transparent, open process.
An Undergraduate Coordinator, Clinical Support Nurses, Clinical Development Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist and administration support, are employed within the L&D Team and are responsible for coordination and oversight of all undergraduate student placements and provision of support to students within the clinical environment.
Undergraduate student placements are available within a wide range of inpatient and community teams with an ever-expanding discipline list within nursing, allied health, medicine, health information and community services.
On this page you will find information and forms in regard to onboarding and resources for students. The Orientation Manual and other importantant documents will be emailed or posted to you.
On-boarding Documentation
These documents MUST be returned a minimum of 7 working days prior to placement commencement
Please complete the below Student Registration and Declaration form and return with your hand hygiene completion certificate to
Email: studentcoordinator@basscoasthealth.org.au
The National Hand Hygiene Initiative found at the following link is the ONLY acceptable hand hygiene training and is required of all students attending placement at Bass Coast Health - National Hand Hygiene Initiative Learning Management System
Below is the Undergraduate Student Placement Registration and Declaration Form
Please return this form a minimum of 7 days prior to commencement of your placement.
Email: studentcoordinator@basscoasthealth.org.au
National Disability Insurance Scheme – All Students
All students are required to have a current NDIS screening check prior to their placement commencement as per the Department of Health. This check will need to be returned a MINIMUM of 7 days prior to placement commencement. Please note that delays of up to 8 weeks can apply, so please do not delay your application for this check.
NDIS screening can be obtained from the following website - Get a clearance to work with people with disability. - NDIS worker screening check
Student Accommodation
Bass Coast Health has a limited amount of student accommodation available. Please complete the below request as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
References
Below is a selection of essential resources and videos, including the Social Media Policy and Charter of Healthcare Rights.
As outlined in the Student Registration and Declaration form, you are required to read these materials and ensure you understand the information prior to commencing your placement.
More information
If you need more detail on any of the information above please get in contact with us.
Contact: Undergraduate Coordinator
Phone: (03) 5671 3320
Email: studentcoordinator@basscoasthealth.org.au