Transition to Specialty Practice – Intensive Care Unit program | SVHM 2026

Job Description:

Part Time (0.8 EFT) Fixed term role.
Please note that this is a 6-month secondment position applicants are advised to speak with their current managers to determine if a return to their substantive position after completion of the Transition program can be accommodated.
Commencing 27th July 2026

About the Transition to Specialty Practice Program: Intensive Care Unit
At St Vincents we use scholarly activities and innovation in our teaching strategies to prepare nurses for an ever-changing healthcare environment where new technologies treatments and areas of practice continue to emerge. We are seeking Registered Nurses for our 2026 Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) ICU program who are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients and strive to further develop their knowledge and clinical expertise.

Program Highlights:
The ICU TSP provides clinical experience to help you achieve your career goals:
Academic & Non-Academic Pathway: The program offers both Academic and Non-Academic Pathway options supporting you in achieving your career and educational goals. Participants who successfully complete the Academic Pathway may be eligible to apply for Advanced Standing toward further postgraduate studies with our affiliated university partners.
Clinical Experience: Gain hands-on experience in caring for patients requiring intensive care and high dependency nursing
Clinical Supervision: Benefit from guidance and mentorship provided by experienced nursing educators and peers.
Learning Platform: An accessible e-learning platform study days and objective-based assessments covering essential elements of critical care nursing.

About You:
You are a motivated and compassionate nurse looking to take the next step in your career through specialty practice. You will bring:
A solid foundation in acute nursing and a desire to develop critical care and ICU nursing practice.
A strong commitment to ongoing education and professional growth
A patient-centred approach delivering safe and high-quality care
Initiative and advocacy for the safety and wellbeing of both patients and colleagues
You are committed to ongoing professional development participating in training and study days as required by the ICU Transition to Specialty Practice program. You are dedicated to undertaking associated assessment tasks and hurdles as part of the program.
Qualifications Skills and Experience
Current SVHM employment: This position is open to internal SVHM applicants only.
Current Nursing Registration: Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (via AHPRA) without conditions.
Educational Background: A degree in General Nursing that meets the registration requirements of Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) standards.
Professional Experience: Successful completion of a Graduate Nurse Program OR have a minimum of 12 months of acute care nursing experience in addition to at least 2 years of acute care registered nursing experience.

Working at St Vincents
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a premier teaching research and tertiary health service provider. SVHM delivers a wide array of adult clinical services and operates under the core values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence.

What We Offer:
University Partnership: The opportunity to apply for advanced standing with our university partners.
Salary Packaging: Maximise your take-home pay with our salary packaging options.
Employee Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits including the Employee Assistance Program Fitness Passport and exclusive discounts and promotions through our Foundation.
Convenient Location: Located in the CBD Fitzroy close to public transport and car parking.
Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement and continuous professional growth.
Culture of Improvement: Be part of a culture dedicated to continuous improvement.

To Apply Please Include:
Cover Letter addressed to Ms. Nadia Gaetano Specialist Practice Education Coordinator.

Outline the benefits of the ICU TSP program to your career progression and how your clinical practice aligns with SVHMs mission and values.
Indicate your preference for undertaking either the Academic or Non-Academic Pathway (if unsure this will be discussed during interview)
Curriculum Vitae
Professional References. Contact details of at least one direct line manager.
Passport- sized photo

Application Timeline:
Opening Date: Monday 19th January 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 1st of March 2026

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

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Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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