Post Graduate Certificate in Intensive Care Unit 2027

Post Graduate Certificate in ICU for 2027

• 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

What the Program Offers 

• A structured 12-month program, 64 hours per fortnight, temporary part time commencing January 2027 


• 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 environment 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 

Barwon Health Intensive Care Unit is a regional tertiary critical care service providing comprehensive care to critically ill adult patients from Geelong and the surrounding areas. As part of University Hospital Geelong, the ICU delivers advanced medical, surgical and specialty critical care within a modern, multidisciplinary environment, supporting patients with complex and life-threatening conditions while fostering a strong culture of education, research and clinical excellence. 

Position Description

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction


• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program


• Extensive professional development opportunities


• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  
  
  
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  
  
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
  
  
  
  

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

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.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check


• Immunisation Status Clearance


• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.