2027 Postgraduate Emergency Nursing Program

Company description:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Job description:

Northern Health offers an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses to advance their careers through the 2027 Postgraduate Nursing Program in Emergency Nursing. This program provides a supportive environment for nurses to develop specialised skills in emergency and acute care, combining academic learning with hands‑on clinical experience. Participants will gain exposure to a wide range of emergency presentations and interventions, supported by expert educators and clinical mentors dedicated to fostering professional growth.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals, and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

Northern Health Emergency Department

Northern Health Emergency Department is a vibrant, fast-paced workplace, within the rapidly growing northern suburbs. We see a vast range of presentations and acuity, which provides excellent exposure to support your learning. Our ED has 60 treatment cubicles including 5 resuscitation rooms and a designated paediatric pod. We promote a strong culture of teamwork and adopt the principle that we are all part of a large work family who support and respect each other. We ensure rosters are fair and actively promote staff wellbeing and self-care.

Northern Health Emergency Department will expose you to a wide scope of clinical experiences, camaraderie, and teaching excellence that you won't experience anywhere else! We Are Northern and we want you to be Northern too! 

A day in the life of an Emergency Postgraduate Nursing Student:

• Work alongside experienced Critical Care Registered Nurses and Medical staff
• Supported rotations through our 5 Bed Resuscitation Bay, Triage, as well as cardiac monitored cubicles, dedicated paediatric pod and fast track area for optimal clinical exposure
• Experience a wide range of exposure in our dynamic and vibrant department, including emergency and resuscitation presentations from all age groups and backgrounds (from neonates to the elderly population)
• Exposure to a diverse range of clinical presentations including cardiac, respiratory, neurological, trauma, paediatrics and maternity
• Learn new skills whilst well supported by the Education team, including adult and paediatric advanced life support, advanced airway procedures, mechanical ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring, triage and emergency mental health care
• Experience different teaching modalities including clinical bedside education, study days, lectures, tutorials and multidisciplinary simulation
• Partner with globally recognised universities to access a world-class education.
• Work in collaboration with Ambulance Victoria to deliver high quality, holistic care to our community 

About the program:

• Northern Health's Postgraduate Nursing program in Emergency Nursing commences in early February 2027
• The program is conducted in partnership with Deakin University
• Contract requirement is 64 hours per fortnight temporary for 12 months
• Students will be supported by experienced Clinical Nurse Educators, Clinical Support Nurses and Emergency Department staff
• This program is offered on a full‑fee‑paying basis; please refer to the respective university websites for details. Students should expect to pay university fees to undertake the program.
• Commonwealth Supported Places may be available at the university's discretion.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Minimum of two years as a Registered Nurse at commencement of program in 2027
• Completion of Emergency Supported Transition to Excellence in Practice (STEP) or equivalent or 12 months in Emergency nursing.
• Previous paediatric nursing or paediatric emergency nursing experience highly desirable
• Commitment to attending all study days and completing all theoretical and clinical assessments over a 12-month period
• Accepted enrolment by the Northern Health university partner - Deakin University
• Commit to a minimum of 0.8 EFT contract
• Must be able to work a rotating roster, including day, evening and night duty shifts
• Agree to complete all required rotations associated with the program

Next Steps . . .

If you would like to progress your Emergency Nursing career in a supportive and collaborative team, then we would love to hear from you.

Please apply via Success factors and include:

•  Cover letter

•  Curriculum vitae (Including 2 clinical manager eferences)

For further information please reach out to the ED Education team or Postgraduate coordinator ED Clinical Nurse Educators: *********@nh.org.au or Postgraduate Program Coordinator Nursing & Midwifery: Nicole Psaila:  ***************@nh.org.au    

Alternatively, please refer to the Position Description.

Applications close 25 September 2026