Nursing Specialist Year Programs

A 52 week structured clinical program is offered in a choice of specialised nursing areas including Emergency, Cardiac, Cancer, Neurology, Community Nursing, Perioperative, Renal and Acute Nursing. These programs provide Grade 2 nurses with the opportunity to explore a specialist area of nursing within a supported clinical program.

Clinical support and assessment is undertaken by experienced nursing staff and/or Clinical Nurse Educators. The Clinical Nurse Educator will meet will meet with the specialist nurse on a regular, scheduled basis to review completion of clinical hurdles, review learning needs and clinical experience. A Preceptorship program is in place.

Clinical assessments comprise 50% of the program and include completion of clinical hurdle assessments; setting clinical objectives; and clinical progress appraisals. Appraisals will be conducted at regular intervals throughout the year.

The theoretical component will enable the nurse to explore and develop knowledge and skills necessary to achieve a competent level of nursing practice in the chosen specialty. This component includes study day attendance, an assignment and a presentation. The Centre of Education and Practice Development provides financial assistance for study day attendance.

On successful completion of this 52 week program, a hospital certificate will be awarded and participants can apply for advanced standing toward tertiary study.

For more information on these programs, download the relevant flyer:

Cardiac Nursing.pdf (PDF 613 KB)

Community Nursing.pdf (PDF 573 KB)

Emergency Nursing.pdf (PDF 616 KB)

Neurology Nursing.pdf (PDF 610 KB)

Perioperative Nursing.pdf (PDF 615 KB)

RAPU Nursing.pdf (PDF 607 KB)

Renal Nursing.pdf (PDF 611 KB)