Critical Care RN: ICU, ED & Acute Care Roles

NSW Health; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyong Hospital, part of Central Coast Local Health District, is seeking Registered Nurses to join our clinical teams across critical care and inpatient wards. We offer diverse opportunities including ED, ICU and a new 3F short-stay overflow ward designed for high turnover, patient‑centred care.

You will be supported by a Nursing Unit Manager and Clinical Educator, with development pathways and a focus on staff wellbeing and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration
• Current working rights in Australia (no visa sponsorship available)
• At least 12 months acute clinical experience in Australia
• Strong clinical judgement and escalation capability
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• A collaborative, professional approach
• You are adaptable, accountable and confident in your clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Department: fast-paced, high-acuity environment with 12-hour shifts, strong leadership and focus on staff wellbeing.
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU): advanced life support and complex patient monitoring with learning pathways for ICU nurses.
• Inpatient & Specialty Wards: Short Stay Overflow ward 3F operating 24/7 to support patient flow and timely care.

Job description

CCLHD - Registered Nurse - Wyong Hospital

Employment Type:Permanent and Temporary
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$41.22 - 57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week:up to 38
Requisition ID:REQ631723

Wyong Hospital is something genuinely different.

It's a community-focused regional hospital where people actually know each other, where teams back each other through the tough shifts, celebrate the wins, and take real pride in the care they deliver together. If you've ever worked somewhere that felt more like a revolving door than a community, Wyong will feel like a breath of fresh air.

As a 300+ bed hospital on the NSW Central Coast, we offer the warmth of a close-knit team alongside the capability and growth of a modern acute service. Our nursing leaders are visible, approachable and genuinely invested in your development, not just as a clinician, but as a person.

And we've made it easy to find your place with us. Under our centralised model, you only need to apply once. Tell us about your clinical experience and where you'd love to work, and we'll do the rest matching you to the right role and team.

If you're looking for a workplace where your contribution is noticed, your growth is supported, and the people around you actually have your back, you've found it.

CRITICAL CARE

Emergency Department: Recruiting to Safe Staffing Levels

A fast-paced, high-acuity environment with a team culture that's genuinely hard to find. 12-hour shifts, strong leadership, and a real focus on staff wellbeing and psychological safety.

Diverse acute presentations across the full acuity spectrum

Confident triage, escalation and clinical decision-making

Ideal for experienced RNs who thrive under pressure and value a team that has their back

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Join a skilled and compassionate critical care team delivering advanced life support for patients with complex multi-system illness or injury. Supported learning pathways available for experienced ICU nurses and for RNs aspiring to develop skills in a specialised critical care environment.

Advanced life support and complex patient monitoring

Structured pathways for both experienced ICU nurses and those transitioning into critical care

Collaborative, education-focused team invested in your long-term development

INPATIENT & SPECIALTY WARDS

Short Stay Overflow - Temporary until October 2026

3F is an exciting new 20‑bed short‑stay overflow ward, launched as part of our proactive winter strategy to support patient flow and ensure timely, high‑quality care during periods of increased demand. This dynamic high turnover unit has been designed to provide efficient, patient‑centred care for short‑stay, uncomplicated surgical patients, as well as for those who are nearing completion of their care journey and have a planned discharge within the next 24–72 hours.

By focusing on streamlined care and clear discharge planning, 3F plays a vital role in improving hospital flow, reducing access block, and enhancing the overall patient experience. The ward operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring consistent access to care and flexibility to respond to changing service needs.
You will be supported by a Nursing Unit Manager 0700- 1530 Monday to Friday and a Clinical Nurse Educator 0700-2230 Monday to Friday and 1400-2230 Saturday and Sunday.

3F represents a collaborative, forward‑thinking approach—supporting our patients to transition safely and confidently home, while strengthening capacity across the hospital during the busy winter period.

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About You:

Current AHPRA registration

Current working rights in Australia (no visa sponsorship available)

At least 12 months acute clinical experience in Australia

Strong clinical judgement and escalation capability

Excellent time management and prioritisation skills

A collaborative, professional approach

You are adaptable, accountable and confident in your clinical practice.

The Central Coast is home to one of the fastest growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in NSW. To provide culturally safe, responsive care, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and are committed to creating an inclusive and culturally safe workplace where all staff feel valued and supported.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

This is a category A position: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions. Need More Information?

For role-related queries, please contact:
Clare Anderson, Senior Recruitment Officer
Email: **************@health.nsw.gov.au

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