Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Nursing
Course code: SC-PAEN
January, June
AUD $7,000 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
January, June
AUD $7,000 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Career outcomes
Overview
- Gain specialised competencies for paediatric nursing practice
- Graduate with expertise for various paediatric healthcare settings
- Meet the entry requirements for further study in the Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing
On completion of the Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Nursing, you should have the clinical competencies and specialised skills to practice paediatric nursing at a beginning competency level. As a paediatric nurse, you will be qualified to provide essential care to sick paediatric patients and their families in various healthcare settings.
Working in paediatric nursing has become a popular specialisation within the broader nursing industry. While the role can be emotionally demanding, it's also highly rewarding and offers a range of opportunities across various hospital settings dedicated to paediatric care.
Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Nursing careers
You will graduate with a range of varied career options across numerous paediatric healthcare settings, including:
- Paediatric hospitals and units
- Paediatric intensive care units (PICU)
- Neonatal intensive care units (NICU)
- Paediatric emergency departments
- Paediatric rehabilitation centres
- Paediatric clinics and outpatient services
Further study
Upon completion of the Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Nursing, you will meet the entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing, allowing you to further advance your expertise and career opportunities in specialised areas of paediatric nursing practice.