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Post Graduate Certificate in Intensive Care Unit ****
Job Category
-Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Post Graduate Certificate in ICU for ****
Exciting opportunity to undertake a 12-month postgraduate program in Advanced Clinical Nursing (Intensive Care Unit) in collaboration with Deakin University
Build specialist knowledge and skills | Develop advanced clinical expertise and confidence in Intensive Care Nursing, supported by Barwon Health's Clinical Education Team
Expand career opportunities | Gain a recognised qualification that can open doors to specialty roles, career progression and leadership opportunities
Invest in your professional growth | Strengthen your practice, stay up to date with evidence-based care and make a greater impact on patient outcomes
About the role
The role of theintensive carenurse isspecialisedandcollaborative, providing consumer-centred, evidence-based care tocritically illpatientswith complex and rapidly changing clinical needs. Working within a multidisciplinary team,intensive care nursesuseadvancedassessment,problem-solvingandreasoningskills to provide safe and effective patient care.
Intensive carenurses play an integral role inestablishingtherapeutic relationships with patients and their families, communicating effectively with a wide range ofstakeholdersand contributing to the ongoing assessment,planningand evaluation of care throughout the patient's journey.
Key responsibilities
Deliver safe, high-quality and evidence-based care to patients within the Intensive Care Unit
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in collaboration with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team
Maintain effective communication and therapeutic relationships with patients,



families and healthcare professionals to support positive patient outcomes
Contribute to safety, quality improvement, audits and service initiatives within the Intensive Care Unit
Maintain accurate patient documentation, professional competence, mandatory training and ongoing continuing career development
What we are looking for
Registered Nurse with minimum of 2 years acute medical and/or surgical nursing experience
Previous HDU, ICU and/or Emergency nursing experience desirable
Strong communicationand interpersonal skills
Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice
What the Program Offers
A structured 12-month program, 64 hours per fortnight, temporary part time commencing January ****
Develop advanced clinical knowledge and skills required to care for critically ill patients within the Intensive Care Unit
Build on your existing acute nursing experience and develop your practice within a modern and well-equipped ICU
Dedicated clinical support and guidance from Clinical Support Nurses & Educators with onsite assessment of clinical competencies and hurdles
A supportive workplace that encourages leadership, professional development and embracing chang
Continued employment in this postgraduate nursing position is contingent upon the successful completion of all local clinical requirements and academic requirements associated with the affiliated University
About the service




Barwon Health Intensive Care Unit is a regional tertiary critical care service providing comprehensive care to critically ill adult patients from Geelong andthesurroundingareas. As part of University Hospital Geelong, the ICU delivers advanced medical, surgical and specialty critical care within a modern, multidisciplinary workplace, supporting patients with complex and life-threatening conditions while fostering a strong culture of education,researchand clinical excellence.
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
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Contact person: Nursing & Midwifery Recruitment Team
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📌 Post Graduate Certificate In Intensive Care Unit 2027 (Geelong)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Geelong