Critical Care Nursing Outreach

svha; Sydney; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

World-class precinct

Transplant program

Oncology trials

Study leave

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Sydney seeks experienced Registered Nurses to join the new Critical Care Outreach Nursing (CCON) Team. An endorsed Nurse Practitioner or CNC2 with a clear plan toward NP endorsement will lead clinical support across the hospital.

You will assess and manage acutely unwell patients, drive early recognition of deterioration, and mentor staff while contributing to service development and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with AHPRA (Division 1).
• Postgraduate Critical Care qualification approved.
• NMBA endorsement as Nurse Practitioner preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced assessment and management of acutely deteriorating patients.
• Support early recognition and response to clinical deterioration.
• Collaborate 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 and research.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teaching

Patient advocacy

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care

Nurse Practitioner endorsement (NMBA)

Job description

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.

Welcome to St Vincent's Hospital Sydney Join a team built on a proud legacy of world‑class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent's Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney's premier and iconic inner‑city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world‑class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting‑edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.

Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high‑frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

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. The CCON team will provide expert clinical support across the hospital in addition to:

• 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.

The closing date for applications is 26 October 2026.