ICU Postgraduate Nursing Program — 12-Month Fixed Term

Northern Health Authority; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing program Thrive

Flexible work options

Salary packaging & EAP

Library services onsite and online

Job summary

Northern Health in Melbourne’s northern suburbs invites applications for the Postgraduate Intensive Care Nursing Program commencing January 2027. This 12-month fixed-term program, in partnership with Deakin University, offers hands-on ICU experience on a 64-hour fortnight schedule and is supervised by experienced clinical educators.

You will develop advanced haemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and renal replacement therapy skills, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years acute care Registered Nursing experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to a 12-month program including academic and clinical requirements.
• High level of reliability and professional conduct.
• Experience with clinical assessment, clinical reasoning, problem solving, organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Demonstrated provision of quality of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply advanced haemodynamic monitoring and ventilation strategies.
• Gain expertise in renal replacement therapies and other critical care technologies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, allied health and ICU staff.
• Complete the 12-month postgraduate program with academic and clinical requirements.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Reliability

Professional conduct

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Northern Health in Melbourne’s northern suburbs invites applications for the Postgraduate Intensive Care Nursing Program commencing January 2027. This 12-month fixed-term program, in partnership with Deakin University, offers hands-on ICU experience on a 64-hour fortnight schedule and is supervised by experienced clinical educators.

You will develop advanced haemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and renal replacement therapy skills, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and