ICU Post Graduate Program August 2026 intake
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the ICU Post Graduate Program
We're excited to offer an exceptional opportunity to complete your Post Graduate Studies in Critical Care within our 4 Intensive Care Units at Monash Health: Clayton Hospital/ Dandenong Hospital /Casey Hospital and Victorian Heart Hospital
About our Intensive Care Units.
Monash Health is Victoria's largest public health service, committed to excellence in healthcare delivery. Our Intensive Care Units are at the forefront of critical care, catering to a diverse range of patients and medical specializations.
- Monash Medical Centre, Clayton - Adult ICU is a 27-bed tertiary referral centre specializing in Neurosurgery, Neurology, Obstetrics, General Medicine, and Surgery, with over 1900 admissions per year.
- Dandenong Hospital- is a 14-bed unit specializing in Colorectal, General Surgery, ENT, Orthopaedics, Plastics, Vascular, and General Medicine patients.
- Casey Hospital - is a 12-bed general Medical/Surgical unit specialising in Urology, Obstetrics and post-operative surgical care.
- Victorian Heart Hospital - Newly built state-of-the-art 16-bed service to deliver a modern model of excellence in care to complex cardiac patients supported by a team of critical care nurses and a multidisciplinary cardiac team. The Victorian Heart Hospital Intensive Cardiac Care Unit we provide cardiothoracic care and nurse-led EMCO service
About the Role
The Post Graduate program is offered as a Part-Time (.8 EFT) and Fixed-Term(1 year) opportunity. You'll be working clinical shifts within the unit to support the completion of your Post Graduate studies.
Our in-service training, clinical support, and backing for further studies empower you to grow within our organisation.
As part of our knowledgeable and diverse team, you'll have access to valuable resources and the opportunity to flourish in your career.
About You
We are seeking candidates with nursing experience in ICU or acute care settings who are ready to excel in our units. Bring your passion and genuine interest to this acute field and provide exceptional patient care.
Your application must include a resume, a cover letter clearly highlighting your site preference (Casey, Dandenong Hospital, Monash Medical Centre or Victorian Heart Hospital) and reasoning for preference.
Your strong work ethic, self-motivation, and personal values will make a significant contribution to our team. As we strive to be leaders in our field, delivering progressive treatment and care, your adaptable nature and ability to thrive in a changing environment will be essential.
You’re caring and engaging demeanour, along with your positive work attitude and exceptional communication skills, will allow you to connect effectively with patients and their families
- Dedicated to safe best practices and quality care
- Committed to delivering patient-centred care and advocating for your patients
- Enthusiastic, compassionate, and collaborative
- Excited to take ownership of specific portfolios as we pursue excellence relentlessly
What You Need:
- Current AHPRA registration
- Acute Care experience (preferable)
Why you will love working with us
- Access to Monash Health's in-house learning portals for expanding your acute clinical skills and knowledge
- Opportunities to enhance your leadership and project management skills
- Mentorship and career guidance
- Support to attend relevant forums and conferences
- As a member of our ICU team, you'll have the resources you need to advance your career while showcasing nursing excellence.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Dacielle Johnstone, Nurse Manager on 0418172544
Position Description can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 31st May 2026