Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (GCCN) - Intensive Care (ICU)
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.
We build teams that embrace our values – caring, excellence, integrity, respect, and unity.
Applications are now open for the ICU GCCN at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) in affiliation with the Australian Catholic University (ACU). We also offer in-house courses inclusive of the Introduction to ICU, Bridging and Refresher programs.
Take the next step with your nursing practice as part of Melbourne Health in a world-class teaching hospital that is one of Victoria’s largest adult trauma centres. Our state-of-the art 42 bed capacity ICU is part of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre precinct caring for patient with:
- Major traumatic injuries
- Haematological emergencies
- Obstetric emergencies
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Respiratory failure
- Renal failure
- Sepsis and multi organ failure
- Infectious disease
The GCCN consists of four (4) subjects specific to the area of study undertaken. Subjects are delivered through a variety of teaching modalities including lectures, workshops, tutorials, clinical simulation, online learning and worksheets. Assessment consists of assignments, clinical hurdles and reflective practice. Our ICU education team provides support 7 days per week across both morning and afternoon shifts
Prerequisites:
The GCCN program is open to Registered Nurses with at least 2 years clinical experience
The Introduction to ICU program is open to Registered Nurses with at least 1 year clinical experience
Applications must include:
- Cover letter addressed to the Nurse Unit Manager, stating the stream being applied for
- Curriculum vitae
- Most recent academic transcript results
- Contact details of two senior clinical referees
All applications will be assessed on letter of application, curriculum vitae, academic record, clinical experience, references and interview.
For more information regarding post graduate studies, please visit the following website:
RMH: www.royalmelbournehospital.org.au/post-graduate-studies
ICU: https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/clinical-services/intensive-care-unit-icu/icu-careers-education/nurses
Interested?
Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital https://www.thermh.org.au. If you have any questions or require more information, connect with us. We look forward to hearing from you.
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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.