TSP Emergency Care Nursing
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- Transition to Specialty Practice Nurse – Emergency Department
- Applications are open to existing Austin Health employees
- 12-month supported educational program
- Ongoing employment in the Emergency Department is subject to successful completion of the clinical and academic requirements of the TSP program and plan to further complete ongoing professional development and post graduate studies in Emergency Nursing
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 state-wide. 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 is one of Victoria's busiest, treating nearly 90,000 patients annually, with 20% being paediatric cases. Our department offers comprehensive care for both adults and children, supported by a state-of-the-art 24-bed Short Stay Unit and the Victorian Poisons Information Centre.
We are committed to delivering timely, compassionate care while leading in emergency medicine education and research. Our robust training programs attract top healthcare professionals, and we provide specialised rotations and postgraduate opportunities.
Despite the high demands, our dedicated team ensures excellent, timely care for a diverse patient mix, including complex medical, surgical, and trauma cases. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, quality, and learning, we continuously innovate to improve patient outcomes.
About the program/role
We invite passionate Grade 2 Registered Nurses to join our dynamic Emergency Department team through a 12-month Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) program. This program is thoughtfully designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
As a participant in the Emergency Department TSP program, you’ll sharpen your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities while advancing your clinical practice under expert guidance. This unique opportunity allows you to work with increasingly complex patients, fostering significant professional growth.
By the program’s end, you’ll have enhanced your ability to provide evidence-based care to both adult and paediatric patients requiring complex care. Our blended learning approach ensures a comprehensive educational experience with tailored learning activities and dedicated study days.
The program is built on a well-established professional development framework, offering a supported pathway into Emergency Nursing that includes:
- A structured education program grounded in the latest evidence-based practices.
- Opportunities to develop and refine skills in managing acutely unwell emergency patients.
- A clear progression pathway for those interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in Emergency Nursing.
Our dedicated nursing education team is committed to supporting your journey. With access to study days and clinical skill enhancement opportunities, you’ll thrive in a nurturing environment that encourages growth and learning.
Throughout the 12-month Transition to Specialty Practice: Emergency Department program, you’ll immerse yourself in the dynamic world of emergency care. You’ll acquire essential knowledge and competencies through a blend of study days and hands-on clinical practice. Key areas of focus include comprehensive patient assessments for both adults and paediatrics, ECG interpretation, and advanced high-dependency care skills such as non-invasive ventilation and haemodynamic monitoring.
As a TSP Nurse in the Emergency Department, your daily responsibilities will include prioritising and delivering care within your scope of practice, adjusting care plans based on patient assessments, and actively expanding your expertise through core competencies relevant to emergency nursing. You’ll continuously identify learning opportunities through self-reflection and feedback, while striving to achieve and maintain the clinical standards required under the guidance of our management and education teams.
About you
You will be someone with excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to self-development and education. You’ll enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and have a commitment to quality, best practice, and environmental safety.
You’ll further have:
- Registered Nurse registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
- At least one year’s acute nursing experience
- Successfully completed a graduate program
- 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 discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Mentoring and career development opportunities
- Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
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. 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 or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Nicole Seckold, Education Coordinator Clinical Nursing Education - Nicole.SECKOLD@austin.org.au
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Sunday 19th October 2025.
