Goulburn Valley Health

About Goulburn Valley Health

* Campuses at which the intern will work: Shepparton

* Information about the campuses

GV Health is the main referral health service for the Hume region. The main campus in Shepparton is a 280-bed acute and extended care facility. Our services include an Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical Services, Women’s and Children’s Services, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.

GV Health’s primary catchment includes the local government areas of Greater Shepparton, Moira and Strathbogie. Our total catchment stretches into Southern New South Wales and the overall catchment population is approximately 150,000 people.

Our primary catchment is one of the most vibrant culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Victoria. The Greater Shepparton community also includes the largest regional population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a significant number of people born overseas.

Intern program information

1 DH funded and 1 Hospital funded.

GV Health offers two pharmacy intern positions per year and a comprehensive and structured training program. GV Health’s Pharmacy intern program is a structured intern training program including rotations through dispensary, emergency, medical, rehabilitation, surgical, intensive care, mental health, antimicrobial stewardship and oncology. A dedicated weekly tutorial program supports the development of clinical knowledge, skills, and professional capability. Interns are also encouraged and assisted to participate in research projects. Interns are supported by their preceptor, an individual mentor and the rest of the pharmacy team to develop the skills required for registration as a pharmacist. GV Health also have Allied Health Educator run programs available to develop skills such as interprofessional collaboration, communication and critical thinking. GV Health partners with hospitals across North and North East Victoria, offering further support, networking opportunities, and access to practice mock exams.