Introduction to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Program
The Introduction to ICU Program is designed for you to launch your career in ICU Nursing. The program combines theoretical knowledge, clinical support and clinical experience in a supported and dynamic environment over a 9 month period. There are 2 intakes per year commencing early and midyear in a calendar year.
NOTE: To be eligible to participate in the program, it is a requirement that you must apply for a Registered Nurse position within Western Health ICU units. Recent experience in acute care is strongly regarded.
Course Structure:
- Comprehensive orientation to the ICU environment
- 2 weeks supernumerary to the unit
- Blended learning including self-directed online learning packages, study days, interactive skills stations, clinical activities and bedside teaching
- Clinical, educational and professional support from specialist Clinical Educators, Preceptors, and ICU staff
- 4 study days in addition to EBA Professional development entitlement
Course content covered includes:
- Advanced patient assessment
- ECG interpretation – cardiac rhythm strip analysis
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Basic mechanical ventilation
- Haemodynamic monitoring
- Intercostal catheters
- Arterial blood gases
- Tracheostomy care
Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing (Intensive Care)
After completion of the Introduction to ICU Program you will be considered eligible to apply for the Post Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing with Deakin University (Western Health’s ICU University Partner).
Western Health and Department of Health post graduate scholarships are available on application.
How to apply
All job applications are to be submitted via the Western Health E-recruit portal using the current job vacancies. This can be found at the following link: Careers at Western Health
Contact information
ICU Clinical Nurse Educators
Mob: 0466 016 444 or 0466 360 248
Email: [email protected]
Footscray ICU NUM:
Meghan Read
Tel: (03) 8345 6069
Email: [email protected]
Sunshine ICU NUM (Acting):
Katy Deaves
Tel: (03) 8345 0858
Email: [email protected]