Registered Nurse Graduate Certificate of Nursing Practice

Perioperative

• Supported Post Graduate study
• Part Time Fixed Term
• The Royal Melbourne Hospital 

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing, Perioperative

We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals interested in completing a Perioperative Graduate Certificate of Nursing Practice (GCNP) to join the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Full time employment is required through rotation of Scrub/Scout with 8 hour shifts in PACU (option for part time). Fixed term and ongoing positions available.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is offering a 12 month Perioperative Post Graduate Nursing course in conjunction with our affiliate partner Deakin University. This course follows an established professional development framework which supports nurses in developing specialty knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required within the Perioperative specialty.

Applications are now open for the GCNP (Perioperative) course, conducted in collaboration with our affiliate university, Deakin University. This course is open to Registered Nurses who have successfully completed a Graduate Nurse Program and at least 6 months Perioperative experience. 

About the Program: 

• The course consists of four (4) subjects specific to the area of study undertaken.
• Enrolment into a Master of Nursing Practice through Deakin University is required, with exit points at Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma levels.
• Program length is 12 months.
• The Nursing Education Department including experienced, passionate and dedicated Clinical Nurse Educators will support students in this transition into perioperative nursing.
• Flexible commencement dates and opportunity to discuss EFT 

For further information on the Graduate Certificate of Nursing Practice (Perioperative) course please visit: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/find-a-course/nursing-and-midwifery/perioperative-nursing

For more information regarding post graduate studies, please visit:

www.thermh.org.au/post-graduate-studies

Applications must include the following: 

• Cover letter addressed to the Post Graduate Nursing Program Coordinator stating the program being applied for
• Curriculum Vitae
• Most recent academic transcript results
• Contact details of two (2) senior clinical referees (i.e. NUM, ANUM, CNE) 

All applications will be assessed on letter of application, curriculum vitae, academic record, clinical experience, references and interview.

Please note that stream availability is always subject to change

Our Commitment to you: 

• Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
• We have a commitment to training, education and CPD activities are fully supported.
• You will enjoy excellent work-life balance. We want you to stay long term!
• Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the community. 

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

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