Graduate Certificate of Intraoperative Nursing – Werribee Mercy Hospital

The Graduate Certificate of Intraoperativer Nursing, provided by Deakin University, is designed for registered nurses wanting to undertake postgraduate studies in the Perioperative Department. This course provides registered nurses with the opportunity to apply theory to practice.

Werribee Mercy Hospital is a clinical partner with Deakin University, providing part-time employment to students while undertaking postgraduate studies with Deakin University.

The Learning Team provides both mentorship and clinical support to optimise completion of clinical competency assessments. For more information about the course, please visit Deakin University’s website.

Please replace current Deakin link with this one: https://www.deakin.edu.au/course/graduate-certificate-intraoperative-nursing

Department Information

We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates. The number of positions each year is determined by EFT capability.

How to apply

Applications for postgraduate opportunities opens in September.

Applicants will be required to apply via the Mercy Health careers website along with the supporting documents listed below.

To apply for the Graduate Certificate of Intraoperative Nursing, you are required to have:

  • a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent qualification) in the discipline of nursing
  • a current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency as a Division 1 Registered Nurse
  • references

Mercy Health will assess your application and if eligible, Mercy Health will support nomination to Deakin University. You will then submit your enrolment to Deakin University.

Affiliated education institution

Deakin University

Contacts

Cassie Oakes
Clinical Nurse Educator – WMH Perioperative Department

Werribee Mercy Hospital
300 Princes Highway
Werribee Vic 3030

Phone: (03) 8754 3697
Email: [email protected]

Last reviewed March 27, 2025.

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