Critical Care Registered Nurse - Emergency

Northeast Health Wangaratta; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Leave purchase option

Employee Assistance Programs

Wellbeing programs

Social club

Job summary

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) invites applications from Registered Nurses with postgraduate critical care qualifications for full or part-time, ongoing contracts in the Wangaratta region. The role delivers comprehensive, safe care across clinical contexts and requires strong patient-centred practice.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, uphold Nursing and Midwifery Board standards, and participate in evidence-based care with flexible hours up to 80 hours per fortnight.

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with postgraduate critical care qualifications.
• Demonstrated clinical excellence and patient-centred care.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and uphold professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, safe, evidence-based care.
• Regularly assess scope of practice and maintain up-to-date competencies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide care across contexts.

Skills

RN registration

Postgraduate critical care

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Professional standards

Scope of practice

Education

Registered Nurse credential (RN)

Postgraduate critical care qualification

Job description

• Full or Part Time, Ongoing Contracts
• Up to 80 hours per fortnight Inclusive of ADO accrual

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) with postgraduate critical care qualifications looking for your next opportunity?

Join our multidisciplinary healthcare team and provide safe, patient-centred and evidence-based care across a range of clinical contexts.

What you’ll bring

• Current Registered Nurse registration and relevant postgraduate critical care qualifications.
• Strong clinical skills and commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to Nursing and Midwifery Board standards, professional competencies and the NHW Nursing and Midwifery Capability Framework.
• A strong understanding of scope of practice, clinical accountability and professional responsibility.
• Commitment to our values and Code of Conduct.

Your role

You’ll be responsible for delivering comprehensive, safe and evidence-based care while maintaining accountability for your clinical practice. You’ll regularly assess your own scope of practice and competence and ensure your practice reflects current standards and best practice.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Enquiries can be made with Jodie Moore on [phone]

Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended

Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application

Applications close Sunday, 27th of September 2026

Applications are reviewed and assessed daily. Suitable candidates will be interviewed and the position may be filled prior to the advertisement’s closing date.

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies

If you have any issues with submitting your application please call the Recruitment Team on [phone]