Feb 2026 ICU Bridging/Rise/Post Graduate ProgramJoin to apply for the Feb 2026 ICU Bridging/Rise/Post Graduate Program role at The Royal Melbourne HospitalFeb 2026 ICU Bridging/Rise/Post Graduate Program1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Feb 2026 ICU Bridging/Rise/Post Graduate Program role at The Royal Melbourne HospitalGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australias leading public healthcare providers. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Join the team! Build a career!RMH 2026 Intensive Care Unit Postgraduate and Grade 2 Specialty Education ProgramsThe Royal Melbourne HospitalClinically Supported Postgraduate and Grade 2 Specialty EducationPart time fixed termThe Royal Melbourne HospitalTake The Next Step With Your Nursing Career As Part Of The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) In a World Class Teaching Hospital That Is One Of Victoria''s Largest Adult Trauma Centres. Our State-of-the-art 42 Bed Capacity ICU Is Part Of The Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Precinct Caring For Patients With:Major traumatic injuriesRespiratory failureHaematological emergenciesRenal failureObstetric emergenciesSepsis and multiorgan failureCardiothoracic surgeryInfectious diseaseNeurology and neurosurgeryApplications are now open for RMH ICU education programs, including the Graduate Certificate, RISE, and Bridging programs.All programs will commence 9th February 2026.Positions are 12-month fixed-term contracts, working a part-time rotating roster at 64 hours per fortnight, and located at the RMH city campus.These programs are supported by the Nursing Education Department which comprises a team of experienced and dedicated ICU Clinical Nurse Educators who actively support participants during their transition into critical care nursing.Applications Must Include:Cover letter that:Is addressed to the relevant program director:Graduate Certificate and Bridging Programs: Shiobhan Bate (Assistant Director of Nursing Education - Postgraduate Programs)RISE Program: Penelope Vampatella (Assistant Director of Nursing Professional Development Programs)Clearly states the program being applied toPreferences one clinical stream onlyCurriculum VitaeContact details of two (2) senior clinical referees:Nurse Unit Manager, and;Clinical Nurse EducatorTranscript of Academic Results that demonstrate course completion (does not need certification)PROGRAMS:Registered Nurse Introduction to Specialty Education (RISE) - Intensive CareThe RISE program aims to support nurses to develop their clinical knowledge and skills in a specialty area of nursing practice. The ICU RISE program prepares Registered Nurses for the beginner level of specialty practice in the Intensive Care Unit. The program is designed to advance clinical practice by providing evidence-based theoretical and practical training alongside supported clinical practice. This can be a pathway for considered entry into the Graduate Certificate in Intensive Care.About The ProgramOpen to Registered Nurses with at least one-year of acute clinical experienceThis is a twelve-month program, commencing with a six-month education program followed by six-months of consolidation in the clinical settingInternal program with no associated feesOffers theoretical and practical education, clinical exposure and supervision to advance your knowledge and clinical skills within the critical care setting, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skillsParticipants will learn and apply fundamental concepts of ICU nursing through participation in study days and online learning modules, completion of a clinical practice portfolio, and supported clinical practice.For further information about the ICU RISE program please visit: RISE Program | The RMHGraduate Certificate of Intensive Care Nursing- Deakin UniversityThe Graduate Certificate of Intensive Care Nursing is provided through a partnership between RMH ICU and Deakin University. This program is designed to provide nurses with the theoretical concepts, clinical skills, and experience required to become competent and professional clinical practitioner within the ICU. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate program entitles one to a qualification as a Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) and gains a qualification allowance.Opportunity to apply for the RMH Postgraduate Nursing Scholarship ProgramAbout The ProgramEnrolment into a Master of Nursing Practice through Deakin University is required, with exit points at Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma levelsThe Graduate Certificate of Intensive Care Nursing program is open to Registered Nurses with at least two-years acute clinical experienceLearning is developed through skills workshops, team-based learning, lectures, on-line modules, clinical assessments and supervised clinical practiceParticipants must complete both hospital and university components of their studies to be successful in the programThis is a fee-paying university program; please follow the link below for further information on university fees.For further information on the Graduate Certificate of Intensive Care Nursing please visit: Graduate Certificate of Intensive Care Nursing | DeakinPlease attend Deakin Graduate Certificate information session on August 6th for further information on course structure and associated fees: Deakin Postgraduate Critical Care Suite information sessionFor further information about the Royal Melbourne Hospital Postgraduate Program please visit: Postgraduate Nurse Programs | The RMHBridging Program - Intensive CareThe ICU Bridging program is designed for Registered Nurses who hold a post graduate qualification in critical care and would like a supported transition to working in Intensive Care. It aims to advance participants prior learning and skills to be able to provide comprehensive care within the ICU clinical specialty and expand evidence-based practice and critical thinking skills.About The ProgramOpen to Critical Care Registered Nurses (CCRNs) who hold a post graduate qualification in critical care (Emergency, Cardiology, Cardiothoracics)Internal program with no associated feesTwelve-month training program incorporating face-to-face and interactive online education, tutorials and skills workshops, competency assessments and supported clinical practice.Our Commitment To You:Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goalsWe have a commitment to training, education and CPD activities are fully supportedYou will enjoy excellent work life balance.Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the communityFor further information about any of the programs, please contact any the following:Intensive Care Clinical Nurse Educators:RMH-ICUNurseEducators@mh.org.auAssistant Director of Nursing, Postgraduate Program:rmhPostgraduateNursing@mh.org.auAssistant Director of Nursing, Professional Development: RMHNursingProfessionalDevelopment@mh.org.auClick here for the Graduate Certificate Position DescriptionClick here for the RISE Position DescriptionClick here for the Bridging Position DescriptionAll appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. 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Feb 2026 ICU Bridging/Rise/Post Graduate Program