Post Graduate Certificate, Emergency Nursing

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Barwon Health ED in Geelong offers a 12-month postgraduate program in Advanced Clinical Nursing (Emergency) developed with Monash University. You will build specialist knowledge, skills, and confidence in emergency care, supported by Barwon Health's Clinical Education Team.

The program advances clinical leadership, provides structured rotations, and supports career progression within emergency nursing. Participants gain hands-on experience in a dynamic ED setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with minimum of 12 months emergency nursing experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continual professional development and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality and consumer-centred nursing care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
• Undertake clinical assessment, prioritisation and ongoing management of patients with acute health needs.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families, communicating effectively throughout their ED journey.
• Apply evidence-based practice and contribute to safety, quality improvement and professional development.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing

Job description

Employment Type

Temporary Part Time

EBA

- Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028

Job Category

- Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id

9581

Post Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing for 2027

• Exciting opportunity to undertake a 12-month postgraduate program in Advanced Clinical Nursing (Emergency) in collaboration with Monash University
• Build specialist knowledge and skills | Develop advanced clinical expertise and confidence in Emergency Nursing, supported by Barwon Health's Clinical Education Team
• Expand career opportunities | Gain a recognised qualification that can open doors to specialty roles, career progression and leadership opportunities
• Invest in your professional growth | Strengthen your practice, stay up to date with evidence-based care and make a greater impact on patient outcomes

About The Role

The role of the emergency nurse is diverse and dynamic, providing consumer-centred, evidence-based care to patients presenting with a broad range of acute health needs. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, emergency nurses use clinical assessment, problem-solving and organisational skills to provide safe and effective patient care.

Emergency nurses play an integral role in establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and their families, communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and contributing to the ongoing assessment and management of patients throughout their Emergency Department journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality and consumer-centred nursing care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
• Undertake clinical assessment, prioritisation and ongoing management of patients with a broad range of acute health needs.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and their families, communicating effectively and compassionately throughout their Emergency Department journey.
• Apply evidence-based practice and contribute to a culture of safety, quality improvement and ongoing professional development.

What We're Looking For

• Registered Nurse with minimum of 12 months emergency nursing experience
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice

What The Program Offers

• A structured 12-month program, 64 hours per fortnight, temporary part time commencing January 2027
• Rotations through the Adult and Children’s Emergency Departments
• Dedicated clinical support and guidance from Clinical Support Nurses & Educators with onsite assessment of clinical competencies and hurdles
• Development of advanced clinical knowledge and skills required to care for patients with complex and critical presentations
• Opportunities to develop greater autonomy and confidence in emergency nursing practice
• Under the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement, eligible nurses and midwives are entitled to examination leave and study leave

Continued employment in this postgraduate nursing position is contingent upon the successful completion of all local clinical requirements and academic requirements associated with the affiliated University

About The Service

Barwon Health ED is one of the largest regional health services in Victoria, providing care for approximately 80,000 emergency presentations per year. Under Barwon Health’s emergency model of care patients are streamed to dedicated assessment areas including fast track, adult, paediatric, resuscitation, trauma and mental health areas. Our mission is to improve access andpatient flow to provide a sustainable service that ensures high quality, safe, people focusedcare. The emergency department also has short stay units to ensure consumers receive the right care, at the right place at the right time.

Position Description

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional Information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]

All Appointments Are Subject To

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact: Nursing & Midwifery Recruitment Team

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Application closing date: 9 October 2026

Internal Applicants

If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.