Postgraduate Nurse Program - Emergency

12-month program part time 0.8FTE

Commencing February 2027 or 2nd Semester Intake July 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 a 12-month Postgraduate Nurse Program (Emergency) commencing February 2027 or for the second semester intake for July 2027. The aim of the program is to provide clinicians with the knowledge and skills for advanced clinical practice within Emergency.

Cabrini’s Emergency Department is staffed by specialist emergency physicians and highly skilled nurses 24 hours, 7 days a week. Our Department treats all emergency conditions (except major trauma) including: cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, general and aged care medicine, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, intensive care, obstetrics and paediatrics.

During the 12-month program, Cabrini offers:

• Academic and clinical support

• Clinical experience

• A highly supportive environment

Program Structure:

The Postgraduate Nurse Program (Emergency) is affiliated with Monash University is comprised of two units of study. The course will be delivered via study days and online 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/study/courses/find-a-course/advanced-clinical-nursing-m6031#overview-1 & select Emergency Nursing.

Students will be enrolling in the Monash Master of Advanced Nursing course and on successful completion of the program, will have gained sufficient credits for award of a Graduate Certificate of Advanced Nursing (Emergency 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:

• Australian working rights

• Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA

• Victorian Working with Children Check

• A Minimum of 2 years nursing experience post registration in an emergency department

• Commitment to quality patient care and outcomes

• Excellent customer service focus and communication skills

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

Course commences 1st semester February 2027 and 2nd semester in July 2027. Interviews will commence in August.

For further information, please contact:

Specialty Ward information

Jessica Clifford, Nurse Manager - 03 9508 1481 or Catherine Ferre, Clinical Nurse Educator (Emergency), 03 9508 7240

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.