Experienced ICU Registered Nurse

St Vincent's Hospital Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

World-class precinct

Heart-lung transplant program

Oncology trials at Kinghorn Cancer Cen

Professional development scholarships

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit in Darlinghurst, Sydney. This permanent full-time position involves a 24/7 rotating roster, caring for critically ill patients in a Level 6 ICU with diverse case mix and access to cutting-edge technology.

Applicants should have 2+ years ICU experience, current AHPRA registration, and a demonstrated ability to manage complex workloads.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Australian Health Professions Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• 2+ years' experience in intensive care nursing in a similar service.
• Proven ability to prioritise competing workloads in a high-acuity environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care to critically ill patients and their families in a fast-paced ICU.
• Care for a broad clinical mix including General, Neuro, Trauma, Cardiothoracic, and Transplant cases.
• Deliver high-touch 1:1 or 2:1 nurse-to-patient care settings.
• Utilise state-of-the-art equipment and advanced monitoring systems.
• Engage in ongoing education and specialist training opportunities.

Skills

ICU nursing

Teamwork

Communication

Prioritisation

Job description

St Vincent's Hospital Sydney – Darlinghurst NSW

Role title: Registered Nurse (Year 3 - 8)
Role type: Permanent full time
Shift details: 24/7 rotating roster
Department and location: Intensive Care Unit, St Vincent's Public Hospital, Sydney
Salary: $90,634.18 - $114,771.98 + 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

Join a leading Level 6 Intensive Care Unit providing groundbreaking cardiac surgery, a Level 2 Trauma Service, and statewide ECMO and Heart & Lung Transplantation services, where you will:

• Provide excellent care to critically ill patients and their families in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Work with a broad clinical mix of specialties, including General, Neuro, Trauma, Cardiothoracic, and Transplantation
• Provide high-touch care in a 1:1 or 2:1 nurse-to-patient setting where you can truly make a difference
• Utilise our state-of-the-­art equipment, advanced monitoring systems, and leading-edge medical technology
• Receive ongoing education, specialised training programs, and enjoy a strong culture of learning and support

About you

• Registered with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency
• 2+ years' experience in intensive care nursing and the holistic care of a sedated, ventilated patient in a comparable service.
• Proven skills in prioritising competing workloads in a complex environment
• Committed to ongoing professional learning and development
• Great teamwork and communication 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.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.