Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing - Medical
The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.
The Royal Melbourne Hospital, which is part of Melbourne Health, is a world-class teaching hospital and is one of Victoria’s largest adult trauma centres. It provides general and specialist services and offers an exciting opportunity to further your specialty nursing skills through Post Graduate study.
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About the Program:
Applications are now open for the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (Medical) program. The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing is conducted in collaboration with our affiliate university, Australian Catholic University. This course is open to Registered Nurses who have successfully completed a Graduate Nurse Program or have a minimum of 12 months experience in the acute setting.
Applicants are to nominate in their applications cover letter the clinical area/’s they wish to be employed for the duration of their studies. The clinical area’s available include:
- General Medicine, (5 South East)
- General Medicine, Respiratory Care Unit (5 South West)
- Infectious Diseases (9 East)
- Acute Medical Unit (AMU)
The course consists of four (4) subjects specific to the area of study undertaken. Subjects are delivered through a variety of teaching modalities, including lectures, tutorials, clinical simulation, online learning and worksheets. Assessment consists of assignments, clinical practice portfolios and reflective practice.
Program length varies, however if you are currently completing your Graduate Nurse program then the program must be completed over two years.
Applications should include a cover letter addressed to the Post Graduate Nursing Program Coordinator, clearly stating the stream being applied for, a curriculum vitae, your most recent academic transcript and the contact details of two clinical referees. All applications will be assessed on letter of application, curriculum vitae, academic results, clinical experience, references and interview.
Interested?
Please note that stream availability is always subject to change.
For more information regarding the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (ACU) please visit the following website www.royalmelbournehospital.org.au/post-graduate-studies
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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working With Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.