Graduate Certificate in Acute and Critical Care Nursing

About the course

This Graduate Certificate in Acute and Critical Care Nursing is an innovative postgraduate course designed for Registered Nurses seeking to advance practice in acute settings. You’ll strengthen clinical judgement and build theoretical and practical capability to deliver high-quality patient care when it matters most. The course supports professional growth and leadership development in demanding clinical environments in postgraduate Nursing. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue opportunities across a range of acute and community-focused healthcare contexts. Career directions include roles in acute care hospitals and services spanning community health, paediatric health, mental health care, disability services, rehabilitation and aged care. This Graduate Certificate supports progression for Registered Nurses seeking specialised practice pathways in postgraduate Nursing. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.

Living Costs in Parramatta**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,174 - 2,875	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,562 - 2,066
Transportation (Daily) A$ 8 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)