Graduate Diploma of Perianaesthesia Nursing (Online)

About the course

Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Perianaesthesia Nursing develops advanced specialist knowledge for nurses supporting patients before, during and after anaesthesia. Delivered online with strong industry connections and supported clinical practice, the course focuses on evidence-based perioperative care, patient assessment and monitoring, and decision-making for complex cases. It is designed for registered nurses seeking to advance their practice in specialist perianaesthesia nursing at graduate diploma level.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for advanced practice roles in perianaesthesia and perioperative settings, supporting anaesthetic management, post-anaesthesia care and monitoring of complex patients. Career pathways may include roles in recovery/PACU, anaesthetic nursing support, perioperative critical care and related specialty units, with potential progression into clinical leadership, education or management positions. This graduate diploma supports specialist nursing career development in perianaesthesia nursing.

Average Salary***

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