Critical Care Nursing Outreach

St Vincent's Health Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, is establishing a Critical Care Outreach Nursing (CCON) Team. Applications are invited from experienced Registered Nurses to join this new service.

An endorsed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 (CNC2) is preferred, with a pathway toward Nurse Practitioner endorsement. Role includes advanced assessment and management of deteriorating patients, early recognition and response, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA.
• Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care.
• Minimum five years post‑registration experience in a relevant critical care setting.
• Current accreditation in Advanced Life Support Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced assessment and management of acutely deteriorating patients.
• Support early recognition and response to clinical deterioration.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership, education and patient advocacy.
• Support upskilling and capability building of the nursing workforce.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, research and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care

Job description

Role title: Critical Care Outreach Nurse Role type: Permanent full time Role grade: Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) Shift details: 24/7 rotating roster (12 hour shifts day + night) Department and location: Intensive Care Unit, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney Salary: $158,236.73 - $169,429.03 (NP)/ $149,408.12 - $152,392.73 (CNC2) + super.

About the role

St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, is establishing a Critical Care Outreach Nursing (CCON) Team, and applications are invited from experienced and motivated Registered Nurses to join this new and important service. An exciting opportunity for an endorsed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 (CNC2) with a strong commitment to progressing toward Nurse Practitioner endorsement, to play a key role in improving the recognition and response to clinical deterioration across the organisation.

• Provide advanced assessment and management of the acutely deteriorating patient
• Support early recognition and response to clinical deterioration
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
• Demonstrate clinical leadership, education, and patient advocacy
• Support upskilling and capability building of the nursing workforce
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, research, and evidence-based practice

Professional Development & Support

For CNC2 applicants, this role offers a structured and supported pathway to Nurse Practitioner endorsement, including:

• Mentorship from senior clinicians and Nurse Practitioners
• Clinical supervision and advanced practice support
• Assistance with portfolio development and endorsement requirements
• Access to ongoing education and professional development opportunities

About you

• Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the AHPRA and if applicable endorsed by the NMBA to practice as a Nurse Practitioner (or undertaking study that will lead to endorsement as a nurse practitioner by the NMBA)
• Approved postgraduate qualification in Critical Care
• Minimum of five years full time, post registration experience & three years’ full-time experience in a relevant critical care setting
• Current accreditation in Advanced Life Support Training
• Advanced clinical reasoning and ability to manage acutely unwell patients
• Proven leadership and ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams
• Strong communication, teaching, and patient advocacy skills

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
• World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
• Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
• Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
• Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
• Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations
• Coming from NSW Health? Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements
• Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.