Charles Darwin University
1 year part-time
This postgraduate certificate equips registered nurses with advanced surgical nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice skills. Designed for nurses in surgical environments, it provides pathways to leadership and management roles while maintaining clinical excellence in patient care.
Applicants must hold a recognised Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent international qualification and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Division 1 registered nurse. Current employment in a surgical nursing field is required, with hospital-trained nurses with current registration also considered. Domestic students must meet standard English language proficiency requirements for Higher Education courses at CDU.
The course comprises four core units totalling 40 credit points: NUR556 Gastrointestinal Surgical Nursing, NUR557 Orthopaedic Nursing, NUR558 Cardiothoracic/Interventional Nursing, and NUR559 Trauma Nursing. Each unit is valued at 10 credit points and is carefully constructed to provide essential knowledge underpinning evidence-based practice in surgical nursing specialties.
Charles Darwin University is ranked #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024) and in the top 5 for postgraduate teaching quality in health services and support. CDU is uniquely positioned to explore Indigenous and Asia-Pacific health, tropical medicine, and offers placements and research opportunities across the NT, Australia, and internationally. The university provides a people-first approach with a flexible and supportive learning environment.
Graduating from this degree leads to career opportunities in public and private healthcare settings and hospitals in surgical nursing roles. Completion of postgraduate education is essential for career advancement into management, leadership, education roles, or academic and research positions. Graduates may also progress to Master of Nursing studies for further specialisation and career development.
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