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.

About the Program

Applications are now open for the Perioperative and Peri-anaesthetics Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing programs. 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. 

To be eligible to apply for the Peri-operative stream you must be currently employed in the Peri-operative department at RMH and have a minimum of 18 months post registration experience

To be eligible to apply for the Peri-anaesthetics stream you must be currently employed in the Peri-anaesthetics department at RMH and have a minimum of 18 months post registration experience

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.

Peri-anaesthetic clinical subjects will be taken in conjunction with SVHM.

Length of course

Program length varies, however if you enter the program as a Grade Two Year Two Registered Nurse, 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, you 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.

Further Information

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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