About the Program

Pathway to Specialty Practice

The Pathway to Specialty Practice (PSP) program offers registered nurses the opportunity to broaden their clinical experience and strengthen their knowledge and skills while taking the next step toward a career in specialty practice. 

The program is part-time (0.8 EFT), with the option of completing two rotations over 12 months or selecting a single 12-month specialty stream. 

Transition to Specialty Practice - ICU or ED

The Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) – ICU or ED programs provide an opportunity for registered nurses with a minimum of two years of acute clinical experience to expand their knowledge and skills in a supported environment.

The program is part-time (0.8 EFT), offering a 6-month rotation in ICU or a 12-month rotation in ED. The TSP programs offer an opportunity to undertake advanced clinical practice and are designed to support succession planning and help participants progress toward their career goals, including potential articulation into postgraduate study. 

 The TSP ICU program is available to both current SVHM staff and external applicants. 

Advanced Standing

Our programs offer the opportunity to apply for Advanced Standing with several of our affiliated university partners, including Deakin University and the University of Melbourne. 

Upon successful completion of the relevant PSP or TSP program, participants may be eligible to apply for Advanced Standing toward further postgraduate studies, once enrolled in relevant degrees. 

For more information, please contact us at SVHM.education.PSPqueries@svha.org.au 

Postgraduate Studies

St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne aligns with a variety of university providers to deliver a broad range of postgraduate clinical nursing programs with highly skilled education teams. Successful graduates are encouraged to apply for postgraduate study in their chosen specialty. Partnerships include: 

• University of Melbourne 
  
• Deakin University 
  
• Australian Catholic University 

For further information around of postgraduate streams on offer please visit the postgraduate webpage here.

Post Graduate opportunities are advertised via our recruitment website.