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Sample orientation and
induction program
Employee name:

Manager’s name:

Date issued:

Date completed:

Purpose
All new staff members need to learn about the organisation and its culture, as well as
their own role and responsibilities. The new staff member should be given all the
relevant information to be able to function successfully in their specific role as a
member of the administration or clinical team. It is important that the new staff member
understands how they can contribute to the overall operation of the practice.

This program is designed for use by the practice, supervisors and senior staff to assist
in the induction and orientation of new staff members.

New staff members should aim to complete the action plan and checklist within the first
two weeks of commencing the role to ensure they have a comprehensive
understanding of their role and the function of the practice.
 Staff member Manager sign
sign and date and date
Action completion completion

1. General information: participate in a general

orientation to the practice environment and procedures
as per related checklist.

2. Organisational structure: be familiar with the relevant

team members and managers as per related checklist.

3. Policies, guidelines and procedures: be able to

locate and have a good working understanding of the
relevant policies, guidelines and procedures as per
related checklist.

4. Health and safety: be familiar with the relevant

policies, guidelines and procedures.

5. Tour of the practice: introduce new staff member to all

staff and practitioners. Use the organisational chart for
reference.

6. Specific training requirements: be familiar with the

specific education program and requirements for their
role.