Post graduate programs for registered nurses

The Post Graduate Nursing Program at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne is committed to excellence in education and the professional development of our nursing staff. We offer a comprehensive range of Graduate Certificate Programs for Registered Nurses in a wide variety of speciality practice areas in partnership with various universities.

Undertaking a Graduate Certificate Program with St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne allows Registered Nurses to develop their clinical skills and knowledge to the level 4 advanced practitioner. St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne encourages and supports the ongoing development of Registered Nursing staff to gain postgraduate qualifications. We are committed to developing your career and ensuring that your career is an exciting and rewarding experience.  

Our Post Graduate Nursing Program is available across all four of our St Vincent Private Hospital Melbourne locations: Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

Ongoing career development and employment opportunities

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne offers many opportunities for further career progression within the clinical area, management, quality & risk or education.

   

Locations

St Vincent’s Health Australia is Australia’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider. We operate 6 public hospitals, 10 private hospitals and 23 aged care facilities across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. Along with three co-located research institutes – the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, and St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research – we work in close partnership with other research bodies, universities, and health care providers.

Of the 10 private hospitals, 4 are located right here in Victoria and you will very well be employed to work at one those or potentially more than one of those.

Our private hospitals are located at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

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Successful applicants will:

• Have Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Have completed a minimum of 12 months experience in a clinical area relevant to the program you are applying for.
• Be able to work in a self-directed capacity to complete all academic and clinical requirements of the program.
• Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. 
• Be committed to work a minimum of three shifts a week.

Your application must include:

• Cover Letter, stating the specialty/program you are applying for, why you want to complete further studies in your field of choice and why you would like to work for St Vincent’s Private Melbourne. 
• Curriculum Vitae, including the names and contact details of two professional referees.

Requirements

• Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.
• SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

When can I start?

Flexible start dates are available. Interviews are currently taking place, so if the St Vincent’s Private Post Graduate program excites you, you can get a head start now and enjoy getting to know us before your post graduate program commences in mid 2025.

For further information

If you have any questions or for an informal chat, please do not hesitate to reach out to Ilona Ryan, Education Manager on 03 9411 7332 or via email at SVPHM.Education.Programs@svha.org.au