Critical Care Registered Nurse ED

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellness program

Onsite childcare

Mentoring and career development

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

Austin Health in Melbourne's CBD is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department to deliver high-quality patient care in a dynamic, fast-paced setting. You will work as the primary nurse with support from the ED team to develop and evaluate the patient’s plan of care in partnership with patients and carers.

Candidates should have RN with AHPRA registration, a Postgraduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing, and a commitment to ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and critical care qualification.
• Experience in critical care nursing and patient-centred care.
• Commitment to ongoing education and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred nursing care and establish/ evaluate the plan of care with patients and carers.
• Act as primary nurse coordinating with ED team to ensure safe care.
• Ensure care aligns with legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Collaborate with the broader health-care team across ED.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Self-education commitment

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with AHPRA

Postgraduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing

Job description

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Grade not specified

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 5844

The Emergency Service is at the forefront of new and innovative models of Emergency care and is a contemporary leader in Emergency Medicine and Nursing education, research, and quality. Our strong focus on nursing education provides opportunities offering both a post graduate course in critical care nursing, Graduate NurseProgramand an Emergency Foundations program each year supported by dedicated educational teams.

The Austin Emergency Services is undertaking an expansion from 2025-2028 with additional treatment models and space, which will continue to support the delivery of exceptional care observing best practice through contemporary models. Austin Health offers nursing educational opportunities and career development within a collaborative team aimed at providing the best in care.

About the role

As a clinical nurse you are supported in your role by all other nursing ED positions that will lead you to provide excellence in patient care. An understanding of the importance ofestablishinga relationship between the patient and yourself, to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients in your care is essential.

You willdemonstratethe core nursing values of patient centred care,trustand respect in every interaction with patients, and your colleagues. As the primary nurse you are accountable forestablishingand evaluating the patient’s plan of care in partnership with the patient, theircarersand other members of the health care team.

In your role as a Registered Nurse, youare responsible forfacilitatingthe plan of care for our patients. The purpose of the position is to ensure that nursing care is provided in a safe and supportive environment and of a high standard to ensure that services and care provided arein accordance withlegislation, protocols policies,proceduresand guidelines.

There are multiple ongoing full time andpart timepositionsavailable.

About you

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care.You’llbring energy and drive to yourwork, andhave a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this roleyou’llbring with you:

• A commitment to Austin Health values
• Registered Nurse AHPRA registration
• Post graduate Certificate in Critical Care nursing qualification
• Experience and competence to work in the critical care nursing discipline.
• A patient focused approach to care
• A positive approach to ongoing self-education and skill development

Working at Austin Health means enjoyinga strong senseof purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships andspecial offerson health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.

Work with us!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people withdisability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a WorkingWithChildren Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards.If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager:Jaclynn Markham, Clinical Nurse Manager at [e-mail]

Applications close Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11.59pm