Transition to Specialty Practice Program - Intensive Care Unit Program | SVHM 2027

Job Type: Contract position | Casual position

Job Description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Job Description: SVHM 2027 Transition to Specialty Practice - Intensive Care Unit Program Part Time (0.8 EFT), Fixed term role, 6-month.

About the Transition to Specialty Practice Program: Intensive Care Unit

At St Vincent's, we use scholarly activities and innovation in our teaching strategies to prepare nurses for an ever-changing healthcare environment, where new technologies, treatments and areas of practice continue to emerge.

We are seeking Registered Nurses for our 2027 Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) ICU program who are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients and strive to further develop their knowledge and clinical expertise.

Program Highlights

The ICU TSP provides clinical experience to help you achieve your career goals:

Academic & Non-Academic Pathway

The program offers both Academic and Non-Academic Pathway options, supporting you in achieving your career and educational goals. Participants who successfully complete the Academic Pathway may be eligible to apply for Advanced Standing toward further postgraduate studies with our affiliated university partners.

Clinical Experience

Gain hands-on experience in caring for patients requiring intensive care and high dependency nursing.

Clinical Supervision

Benefit from guidance and mentorship provided by experienced nursing educators and peers.

Learning Platform

An accessible e-learning platform, study days, and objective-based assessments covering essential elements of critical care nursing.

About You

You are a motivated and compassionate nurse looking to take the next step in your career through specialty practice.

You Will Bring





A solid foundation in acute nursing and a desire to develop critical care and ICU nursing practice. A strong commitment to ongoing education and qualified growth.

A patient-centered approach, delivering safe and high-quality care. Initiative and advocacy for the safety and wellbeing of both patients and colleagues. You are committed to ongoing professional development, participating in training and study days as required by the ICU Transition to Specialty Practice program.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Current SVHM Employment

This position is open to internal SVHM applicants only.

Current Nursing Registration

Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (via AHPRA), without conditions.

Educational Background

A degree in General Nursing that meets the registration requirements of Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) standards.

Professional Experience

Successful completion of a Graduate Nurse Program OR have a minimum of 12 months of acute care nursing experience, in addition to, at least 2 years of acute care registered nursing experience. Working at St Vincent's St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a premier teaching, research, and tertiary health service provider.

SVHM delivers a wide array of adult clinical services and operates under the core values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity, and Excellence.

What We Offer

University Partnership





The opportunity to apply for advanced standing, with our university partners.

Salary Packaging

Maximise your take-home pay with our salary packaging options.

Employee Benefits

Enjoy a range of benefits, including the Employee Assistance Program, Fitness Passport, and exclusive discounts and promotions through our Foundation.

Convenient Location

Located in the CBD Fitzroy, close to public transport and car parking.

Career Development

Opportunities for career advancement and continuous professional growth.

Culture of Improvement

Be part of a culture dedicated to continuous improvement.

Application Timeline

Opening Date: Monday, 3rd August 2026 Closing Date: Sunday, 30th August 2026.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Inclusion is essential to our mission, and diversity reflects the community we serve. To find more information about the program and review the associated Position Description, click here. For more information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment opportunities at SVHM, please visit our website.

Closing Date

30 August 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https:--www.svha.org.au-about-us-reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au

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