INTERNAL - 2027 Post Graduate Student - Critical Care and Emergency Studies | Warrnambool

Job Description

South West Healthcare (SWH) is inviting applications from Registered Nurses interested in undertaking clinically integrated postgraduate studies in Critical Care OR Emergency Nursing through a supported employment model, commencing in February 2027.

Successful applicants will be employed in the Critical Care and/or Emergency Department for 56 hours per fortnight while undertaking the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care or Emergency Nursing, in partnership with Deakin University. Applicants must have a minimum of two years post-registration experience.

This is a 12-month position, with successful applicants employed as Critical Care/Emergency Students at South West Healthcare from February 2027.

For specific enquiries about the role, please contact the Critical Care Clinical Nurse Educators at: educationPGCritcare@swh.net.au

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply from home type or copy the following in your browser:

https://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.searchResults?in_organid=18003&in_searchBut=Search or go to People Hub > Me > Careers at SWH

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 with the appropriate classification Registered Nurse Grade 2.

Applications are invited from current South West Healthcare employees only and must be submitted online via the intranet (or via the link above). Applications should include:

• A cover letter
• Full personal details
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Copies of qualifications and academic transcripts
• Contact details for two (2) referees

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 8 November 2026.

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au