Post Graduate Program - Emergency Nursing

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• 12-month supported post graduate program 

• Ongoing employment within the Emergency Department is dependent on the ability to meet the academic and clinical requirements as part of post graduate clinical program through Austin Health and the University of Melbourne 

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  

Austin Health is delighted to offer registered nurses with a minimum of two years' acute nursing experience, including at least one year in an Emergency Department and six months in an acute paediatric nursing environment, the opportunity to undertake a Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing (Emergency) in partnership with the University of Melbourne. Successful completion of the program requires participants to meet all academic and clinical requirements, which form a condition of ongoing employment within the Emergency Department. 

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 are a Registered Nurse with a minimum of two years' acute nursing experience, including at least one year working within an Emergency Department and a minimum of six months' experience in an acute paediatric nursing environment. Passionate about Emergency Nursing, you are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic clinical environment. 

You demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, coupled with a flexible and innovative approach to service delivery. You are enthusiastic about ongoing learning and professional development, actively seeking opportunities to expand your knowledge and clinical capabilities. With a positive approach to change and diversity, you are committed to achieving both the academic and clinical requirements of this postgraduate program and contributing positively to the Austin Health Emergency Department team. 

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you: 

• Registered Nurse registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia 

• A minimum of two years' acute nursing experience, including at least one year working within an Emergency Department 

• A minimum of six months' experience in an acute paediatric nursing environment 

• 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 

• The ability to successfully meet all academic and clinical requirements of the postgraduate program as a condition of ongoing employment within the department 

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. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager:  Lauren Daniher, Clinical Nurse Educator, Lauren.DANIHER@austin.org.au or Emily Bayfield, Clinical Nurse Educator, Emily.BAYFIELD@austin.org.au 

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

Application closing date: Sunday 30 August 2026