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Our Philosophy
The St Vincent's Emergency Care Centre fosters a supportive and friendly, learning environment whereby postgraduate nursing students are mentored and encouraged to develop specialist knowledge and skills.  In an environment, which facilitates multidisciplinary teamwork, the Emergency Course offers clinical experience and education in the areas of resuscitation, triage, acute medical and surgical care and major and minor trauma care. During the Emergency Course clinical support is maintained throughout the year providing regular shifts with clinical educators who have extensive emergency clinical and teaching experience to aid in facilitating the transition to the high acuity areas.

The Emergency Care Centre
St Vincent’s Emergency Department is a 40 bay department including, 15 observational beds, 16 general cubicles, with monitoring capabilities, a behavioral assessment room and a fast track area. The St Vincent’s Emergency Care Centre sees a large variety of adult patients ranging from complex medical and surgical presentations to simple first aid. The hospital also has an extensive mental health program.

The Emergency Course
The current diploma course comprises 8 subjects and may be taken over 1 year full time commencing in February, or 1.5 years part time commencing in July.  Some students find spreading the academic load over 3 semesters an advantage while others prefer to complete the entire program in one academic year. 

This Stream offers clinical experience and education in resuscitation, triage, acute medical, surgical, major and minor trauma care.  At the completion of the course the student will be expected to be proficient in all areas of the emergency care centre, including triage, team leader in the resuscitation room, and all cubicle areas.

Desired Entry Requirements                                                                                                                                                                                       

·         Be a Registered Nurse Division 1 Grade 2 Year 2 or above.

·         Have a minimum of 1-year recent clinical emergency experience.

·         Hold a practising certificate from Nurses Board of Victoria.

·         Demonstrate a strong interest in emergency nursing.

·         Have a strong commitment to their professional development.  

·         Clinical Emergency experience is essential    

For further information please contact: 
Katherine Bowman or Margaret Maslin
Clinical Nurse Educators, Emergency  

Phone: 9288 4385
Email: katherine.bowman@svhm.org.au or margaret.maslin@svhm.org.au