Victorian Government

<h2>Overview</h2>
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference: 3938
Full time or 0.84 – Fixed Term 12 Month Program
$42.61 - $54.41 per hour Salary Packaging!
About the Role
The ICU Discovery Program supports Registered Nurses to transition into the specialty area of Intensive Care. This 12-month program combines theoretical learning, clinical exposure and professional support to build the foundations required to pursue postgraduate Critical Care studies. Participants are encouraged to apply for the postgraduate stream following completion of the program, however a position is not guaranteed.
<ul>
<li>Transition from RN into ICU specialty practice</li>
<li>Gain clinical exposure in a supported environment</li>
<li>Participate in structured learning and study days</li>
<li>Receive support from ICU educators and staff</li>
</ul>
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Deliver safe, evidence-based patient care</li>
<li>Work collaboratively within the ICU team</li>
<li>Participate in education sessions and learning activities</li>
<li>Complete learning packages and clinical assessments</li>
<li>Monitor patient condition and escalate care when needed</li>
<li>Support patient-centred care and clinical best practice</li>
</ul>
Skills &amp; Experience
<ul>
<li>Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA registration</li>
<li>Acute nursing experience desirable</li>
<li>Strong communication and teamwork skills</li>
<li>Commitment to learning and professional development</li>
<li>Ability to work in a dynamic clinical environment</li>
</ul>
Program Structure
<ul>
<li>Comprehensive orientation to the ICU environment</li>
<li>One week supernumerary to the unit</li>
<li>Blended learning including study days and clinical activities</li>
<li>Bedside teaching and clinical assessments</li>
<li>Support from Clinical Educators and ICU staff</li>
<li>Six study days throughout the program including ALS</li>
</ul>
To be eligible to participate in the program, it is highly desirable that you have 2 years acute nursing experience. However, experience will be assessed on application
Course Content
<ul>
<li>Advanced patient assessment</li>
<li>ECG interpretation and rhythm strip analysis</li>
<li>Non-invasive ventilation</li>
<li>Basic mechanical ventilation</li>
<li>Haemodynamic monitoring</li>
<li>Arterial blood gas interpretation</li>
<li>Tracheostomy care</li>
<li>Advanced Life Support (ALS)</li>
<li>Care of patients with multi-organ failure</li>
</ul>
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Culture &amp; Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
<ul>
<li>Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities</li>
<li>Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment &amp; holidays</li>
<li>Access to Fitness Passport membership</li>
<li>Staff rewards and recognition programs</li>
</ul>
Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Emily Walter or Phoebe Roberts, Nurse Unit Managers, on 0403 605 482 for a confidential discussion.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet.
This position is paid in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028. The classification is Registered Nurse Grade 2 (YP2 - YP9) which ranges from $42.61 - $54.41 per hour.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Ballarat has some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
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Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
30 September 2026

ICU Discovery Program - Intensive Care Unit

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