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About the course
The Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing is a 50 credit-point course delivered through a blended model of online learning and work-integrated learning in a paediatric intensive care environment. It builds a sound understanding of the theoretical knowledge and scientific advances that underpin the management of paediatric patients requiring specialist critical care. Students apply paediatric and critical care nursing knowledge in clinical practice to demonstrate competence in caring for patients with complex care requirements.
What you might learn
Students develop advanced clinical decision-making and specialist knowledge to manage critically ill paediatric patients with complex needs. The course strengthens the ability to integrate contemporary evidence, scientific advances and theory into practice through guided clinical supervision in the workplace. It aims to build confidence as a capable member of a multidisciplinary paediatric intensive care team while maintaining flexibility for working registered nurses.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared to work as registered nurses with enhanced specialist capability in paediatric intensive care and other acute paediatric critical care settings. The qualification supports progression into more advanced clinical roles within PICU/critical care teams, where nurses manage complex patients and contribute to multidisciplinary care delivery. It may also support broader career development in paediatric acute care services requiring critical care expertise.
Entry requirements
Admission is based on a Bachelor of Nursing degree (or equivalent training), at least one year of clinical experience in an acute or sub-acute care setting within the five years prior to applying for the course, and current employment and clinical support in a Paediatric Intensive Care work environment. Applicants must be registered nurses and have the support of their employing hospital for the Nursing Practice subject (Paediatric Intensive Care Practice), and the employing hospital must be equipped to support the student to complete their studies. International nurses with a working visa who meet the course entry requirements are also eligible to apply.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
