Bachelor of Clinical Nursing (Critical Care - Perioperative)
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Clinical Nursing (Critical Care — Perioperative) is a post-registration degree for registered nurses specialising in perioperative nursing practice. The program develops advanced competencies in preoperative assessment, intraoperative scrub and scout roles, anaesthetic assistance, and postoperative recovery care in surgical environments across Papua New Guinea.
Graduates are prepared to lead perioperative nursing teams and maintain high standards of surgical patient safety in PNG's hospital operating theatre environments.
Entry Requirements
Applicants for the Bachelor of Clinical Nursing (Critical Care — Perioperative) must satisfy:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse in Papua New Guinea.
- A Diploma in General Nursing or equivalent nursing qualification.
- Relevant clinical experience in perioperative, surgical, or acute care nursing.
- Satisfaction of the University's admission requirements for post-registration nursing programs.
Career Opportunities
Graduates specialising in Perioperative Nursing work in hospital operating theatres across Papua New Guinea, serving as scrub nurses, scout nurses, anaesthetic nurses, and postoperative recovery nurses. They take on charge and team leadership roles, contributing to the safety and efficiency of surgical services across PNG's hospital network.