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Participants will attend dedicated study days alongside supervised clinical learning to develop the foundational knowledge and skills essential for safe, high-quality intensive care nursing.  \nKey learning areas include advanced patient assessment, haemodynamic monitoring, and foundational principles in the care of mechanically ventilated patients. Throughout the 12-month fixed-term program, nurses will initially care for high dependency patients and, with increasing competence and confidence, will progress to managing higher acuity patients, including those requiring mechanical ventilation.  \nThis program is ideal for nurses with over 12 months’ experience in an acute care setting who are seeking to advance their clinical skills and explore a career in critical care. A structured education framework supports the integration of theoretical knowledge with clinical practice, fostering critical thinking and sound clinical decision-making.  \nParticipants will be supported by a dedicated ICU education team, comprised of experienced clinicians and educators committed to guiding and mentoring nurses throughout their transition into intensive care. The program also offers a pathway to further postgraduate studies in critical care nursing.  \nAbout the Directorate/Division/Department  \nThe Austin Health Intensive Care Unit is a 35-bed unit with 29 ICU equivalent beds funded. We provide the state-wide and Tasmanian specialty service for liver transplant, fulminant liver failure, spinal cord injuries and the Victorian Respiratory Support Service (VRSS). 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