Post Graduate Nurse

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• 2026 Graduate Certificate in Critical Care (Emergency Nursing)
• Applications are open to existing Austin Health employees currently working within the Emergency Department
• 12-month supported postgraduate program
• Ongoing employment within the Emergency Department is dependent on the ability to meet both the academic and clinical requirements as part of post graduate program through Austin Health and the University of Melbourne
• Please include a Cover Letter and a CV
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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About The Emergency Department

The Austin Health Emergency Department stands as one of the most active and comprehensive healthcare hubs in the state, attending to nearly 90,000 patients annually. With its unique capability to cater to both adult and paediatric populations within a single department, 20% of Emergency presentations are paediatric patients.

Committed to delivering timely, compassionate, and appropriate care, the department is equipped to assess, manage, and admit patients spanning various medical specialties. Its approach is strengthened by a dedication to teaching, research, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies and processes.

About the role and program

Austin Health is delighted to offer registered nurses with two years of acute nursing experience with a keen interest in Emergency Care Nursing the opportunity to undertake a Graduate Certificate in Critical care Nursing (Emergency) in partnership with University of Melbourne.

This comprehensive program, overseen by our dedicated education team, integrates both clinical and practical components. Supported by a structured curriculum, it includes coursework through The University of Melbourne and hands-on clinical training at Austin Health. Our goal is to equip learners with the necessary skills to deliver high-quality care to both adult and paediatric patients in a critical care environment, focusing on essential emergency nursing skills such as resuscitation and triage.

This program will provide participants with the opportunity to advance their critical thinking to deliver exceptional care in emergency situations, making a significant impact to patient outcomes

About you 

You will have at least 2 years of acute nursing experience, coupled with excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Your strong commitment to excellence in patient care is evident in your work. You are dedicated to self-development and education, bringing energy and drive to everything you do. With a keen interest in learning and expanding your skillset, your positive commitment to continuous learning and professional growth will enhance your capabilities and enable you to provide outstanding care to our patients.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

• Demonstrated commitment to Emergency nursing
• A patient focused approach to care
• A positive approach to ongoing self-education and skill development
• A flexible, innovative team-oriented approach to service delivery
• A positive approach to change and diversity
• Ability to meet academic and clinical requirements as part of post graduate clinical program

You'll further have: 

• Registered Nurse registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia 
• At least two year's acute nursing experience
• A patient focused approach to care
• A positive approach to ongoing self-education and skill development

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Jaclynn Markham, Clinical Nurse Manager,

For further information regarding the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care (Emergency) please contact:

• Lauren Daniher, Clinical Nurse Educator, Emergency Department at  or via teams
• Stacey Blaikie, Clinical Nurse Educator, Emergency Department at  or via teams

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Sunday 31 August 2025