POSTGRADUATE STUDIES!
Western Health in partnership with respected Victorian Universities offers postgraduate programs for nurses interested in developing their knowledge and skills in specialty nursing practice.
The program will include:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Nursing (Adult Acute Care) in extensive specialties including Cardiac Care, Critical Care, Emergency, Perioperative and Paediatrics.
- Western Health Nursing staff can now pursue further studies at a Post Graduate level with the Australian Catholic University (ACU) in various specialties. For further information, please refer to flyer:
ACU GC clinical nursing 2024 flyer.pdf
- Master of Nursing (any speciality)
Benefits
- A combination of employment and study
- Increased opportunities to integrate theoretical knowledge into clinical practice by being employed in the specialty area being studied
- Academic pathways for higher degree studies
- Financial recognition i.e.: Higher qualification allowance for nurses who complete relevant postgraduate qualifications
- All courses: Full fee paying by student
Recognition
- Recognition of prior learning is possible for nurses who have completed post registration studies in some clinical specialties. These nurses may be eligible for credit of up to 50 percent of the program.
Scholarship Applications
Applications close February each year. Scholarships are only available to Western Health Staff.
- 25% funds on 50% completion of studies
- 25% funds on 100% completion of studies
- Remaining 50% of funds 12 months post completion of study
Postgraduate Nursing & Midwifery Scholarships
Scholarship Payments
Please complete the following Staff Expense Reimbursement Form for each of your scholarship payments:
Staff Expense Reimbursement Claim Form
Please ensure that you:
- Complete the top section of this form.
- Sign and date where indicated for Claimant’s signature.
- Ensure you place your email address on top of Bank Account Details section.
- Complete the Expense Payment Declaration Section.
- Place the amount.
- Sign and date the form where applicable.
- Please refer to your letter of acceptance and furnish paperwork as outlined in this letter.
Contact Us
Scholarships Registrar
Education & Learning
Footscray Hospital 160 Gordon St
Footscray VIC 3011
Tel: 03 8345 6845
Email: [email protected]
