Postgraduate Nurse Program 2027 - Perioperative (Anaes/PACU)

Postgraduate Nurse Program Perioperative (Anaesthetics/PACU)

12-month program part time 0.8FTE

Commencing February 2027

Cabrini Malvern

Cabrini benefits:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free each year, plus $2,650 meal & entertainment card benefits

• Rewarding career growth opportunities

• Attractive hourly rates + 12% Super + 17.5% leave loading

• Located close to public transport with discounted Myki Commuter fares

How you will build your expertise within Cabrini's Postgraduate Program: Cabrini Health is offering Postgraduate Nursing Program (Anaesthetics/PACU) commencing February 2027. It is a 24-month contract, at minimum, consisting of 12 months affiliation with Monash University and a following 12-month consolidation of skills and commitment to Cabrini. The aim of the program is to provide clinicians with the knowledge and skills for advanced clinical practice within Perioperative Nursing.

Utilising state of the art facilities and highly skilled educators within our modern Theatre department, our Perioperative Nurses will build on their skills to deliver perioperative care. Nurses work as part of a multidisciplinary team using the latest techniques in surgical intervention. The course prepares Nurses to apply perioperative principles to patients with complex, chronic and acute medical conditions requiring surgical interventions.

Cabrini Theatre is a vibrant environment with 26 operating theatres, including a hybrid lab, and endoscopy suites spread across two floors in a spacious and modern facility. Our Surgical Specialities include, but are not limited to: Plastics, Paediatrics, ENT, Neuro, Orthopaedics, Urology, Gynaecology, General, Vascular and Cardiac.

During the 24-month program, Cabrini Offers:

• Academic and clinical support

• Clinical experience

• A highly supportive environment

Program Structure:
The Postgraduate Nurse program comprises of four units of study, with the first unit of study commencing February 2027. The course will be delivered via study days, on-line learning modules, and will require various competency and assessment tasks to be completed in the clinical workplace.  

Course Information:

For further course information, please contact Monash University directly or visit their website: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/nursing/study/graduate/perioperative-nursing

On successful completion of the program, the Registered Nurses will have gained sufficient credits for award of a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing (Perioperative Nursing).

NOTE: Students will enrol in the Monash Master of Advanced Nursing course and exit with the Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing.

Scholarships are available for the Postgraduate Nurse Program – For further information, please contact Sue Hewat, Project Manager Workforce Recruitment & Retention.

To be eligible for the Cabrini Postgraduate Nursing program you will have:

• Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA

• A minimum of 2 years nursing experience post registration

• Victorian Working with Children Check (if applicable)

• Commitment to quality patient care and outcomes

• The ability to work within the Mission and Values of the organisation

• Flexibility and a positive attitude

• Enthusiasm for participation in a team environment

• Excellent customer service focus and communication skills

It is expected the successful candidates will commit to a further year commitment post course completion.

Course commences February 2027 with interviews being held in August.

For further information, please contact:

Specialty Ward information

Local area Nurse Manager or

Natalie Horvath Clinical Nurse Educator (Perioperative)  

Postgraduate Program & Scholarship information

Sue Hewat, Senior Project Manager Workforce Recruitment & Retention - 0418 336 793

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Please note that no email applications will be accepted. All applications must be submitted through Workday.

Applications close Sunday 30th August 11:59PM

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

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.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.