Graduate Certificate In Acute Care Nursing – Surgical Stream

Job Description

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Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing- SURGICAL STREAM

La Trobe University

Part Time Fixed Term

The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals interested in completing a Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (Surgical Stream) to join our teams. This is a part time-fixed term position, working 64 hours per fortnight, based at one of the following surgical clinical areas:

Emergency General Surgery (3S)

Colorectal and Hepatobiliary Surgery (3SW)

General Medical and Gastroenterology (5N)

Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) & Plastics (7SE)

Orthopaedics (7SW)

Vascular, Ophthalmology, Urology, BOE (9W)

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is offering a 12 month Acute Care Post Graduate Nursing course in conjunction with our affiliate partner La Trobe University. This course follows a professional development framework which supports nurses in developing higher-order clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills, specialised clinical proficiency and exceptional communication skills required to care for the complex acutely unwell patient.

Applications are now open for the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing – Surgical Stream. This course is open to Registered Nurses who have successfully completed a Graduate Nurse Program.

About The Program

Enrolment into a Master of Acute Care Nursing through La Trobe University is required, with exit points at Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma levels (a number of commonwealth supported positions will be available)

Program length is 12 months

The Nursing Education Department including experienced, passionate and dedicated Clinical Nurse Educators will support students in this transition into Acute Care Nursing

For further information on the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing please visit:

Benefits:

A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.

Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program – run by our dedicated employees.

Salary packaging options, onsite car parking, close to public transport.

Applications must include the following:

Cover letter addressed to the Post Graduate Nursing Program Coordinator clearly stating the stream the applicant is applying to complete the course in and the clinical ward interested in

Curriculum Vitae

Most recent academic transcripts

Contact details of two (2) senior clinical referees (i.e. NUM, ANUM, CNE)

All applications will be assessed on letter of application, curriculum vitae, academic record, clinical experience, references and interview.

Please note that stream availability is always subject to change.

For more information on the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing please visit:

For more information regarding post graduate studies at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, please visit:

Our Commitment to you

Here at The RMH we strive for excellence with a strong purpose that defines the work we do for our community – Advancing health for everyone, every day. This is the Melbourne Way.

We believe our success comes from our people. We’re committed to the RMH being a great place to work and a great place to receive care. We have made a long-term commitment to strengthen our organisational culture through leadership, education and empowering our staff to Speak Up for themselves and each other.

This is a role where your passion and expertise can come together to create a truly defining career opportunity. It is a unique opportunity to help us transform the future of the RMH and ultimately ensure we continue to deliver world class healthcare.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.