Nurse
Seymour Health

Clinical Observation: Shadowing nurses, doctors, or allied health professionals (like physiotherapists or radiographers) to see how they care for patients
Non-Clinical Exposure: Learning about roles in administration, IT, pathology, pharmacy, or food services
Professional Conduct: Understanding hospital protocols, confidentiality, and hygiene standards
Teamwork and Communication: Observing how different departments collaborate to deliver patient care

Skills You Might Learn

Doing work experience in a hospital equips students with a rich blend of practical, interpersonal, and professional skills—many of which are transferable across healthcare and other industries. Here's a breakdown of what you’re likely to gain:
🩺 Clinical & Technical Awareness
Basic patient care knowledge: Understanding how healthcare professionals support patient hygiene, mobility, and comfort
Familiarity with medical equipment: Observing how tools like blood pressure monitors or IV stands are used
Understanding hospital protocols: Learning about infection control, hand hygiene, and emergency procedures
🧠 Soft Skills That Shine
Empathy and compassion: Witnessing patient care firsthand helps develop emotional intelligence and sensitivity
Communication: Interacting with staff and patients improves both verbal and non-verbal communication
Teamwork: Observing how nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals collaborate to deliver care
🗂️ Organisational & Professional Skills
Time management: Hospitals run on tight schedules—students learn to prioritise and stay punctual

Confidentiality and ethics: Exposure to patient information reinforces the importance of privacy and professionalism

Adaptability: Navigating a fast-paced, unpredictable environment builds resilience and flexibility

💡 Bonus Skills
Problem-solving: Watching how staff respond to challenges in real time

Cultural awareness: Hospitals serve diverse communities, offering insight into inclusive care practices

These experiences can be incredibly eye-opening and often help students decide whether a healthcare career is right for them.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Seymour Health provides a comprehensive Work Experience program for secondary school students.
The Program involves a 5-day rotation through different areas of the facility observing activity across multiple areas including Aged-care Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Support Group and others.
Prior to being offered a work experience placement you will need to apply for a placement by sending your resume and a brief outline of why you wish to complete your work experience at Seymour Health. You will then be contacted to discuss your application. Please do this well in advance of your preferred placement.
To access the program students must also obtain a “Work Experience Arrangement Form” from their Careers Advisor and arrange for its completion. This can easily be completed on this Central Ranges Portal once Seymour Health has conducted your phone interview and given you dates. Your Careers Practitioner at your school can put the dates into this opportunity and print out the pre filled out form.

Please contact the Seymour Health Education Department for further information

5735 8098.
sheducation@seymourhealth.org.au

Student Requirements

Year Level: Most hospital programs are open to Year 10 students as part of their school curriculum.
Age: Students must generally be 15 years or older.
School Endorsement: You’ll need approval from your school, often coordinated through a careers advisor.
🛡️ Health & Safety Requirements
Vaccinations: Many hospitals require proof of current flu vaccination, and ideally immunity to hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and pertussis.
Infection Control: Students must follow strict hygiene protocols, including handwashing and PPE use.
Patient Privacy: Observing patient care requires explicit consent from the patient and supervision by a health professional.
📋 Documentation & Application
Application Form: Submitted through the hospital’s online portal or via school.
Resume & phone interview: Seymour Health will ask for a short explanation of why you want to participate.
Working With Children Check: May be required depending on the hospital and your age.
Code of Conduct Agreement: Students must agree to uphold hospital policies on ethics, dress code, and mobile phone use.
🏥 Placement Details
Duration: Typically one week (5 consecutive weekdays)
Departments: Students may rotate through areas like nursing, allied health, pharmacy, administration, or food services.

Dress Requirements

Must have covered in shoes and neat dress.

Special Transport Requirements

Please make sure you are able to get to Seymour Health on the days and at the times they require you.