ICU Registered Nurse — Rotational Program

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Additional Xmas public holiday

Paid Parental Leave

Annual Leave loading

Salary Packaging

Meal Entertainment allowance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Upskill with free courses & coaching

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District's Intensive Care Service at RPAH is seeking Registered Nurses to join an introductory rotation programme designed to transition nurses new to ICU into expert care for critically ill patients. The 2-year programme rotates through Cardiothoracic, Neurosciences, and the two General units, with bedside and classroom orientation, and ongoing skills assessments.

The programme includes haemodynamic monitoring, ventilation, dialysis and Advanced Life Support training, plus

Qualifications

• Current nurse registration with AHPRA (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia).
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
• Recent (within 1 year) acute medical or surgical hospital-based nursing.
• Highly motivated with capacity for self-directed learning.
• Ability to work a rotational roster.

Responsibilities

• Join the Intensive Care Service as part of a 2-year introductory rotation.
• Rotate through Cardiothoracic, Neurosciences, and two General units.
• Participate in bedside and classroom orientation and study days.
• Complete unit-based worksheets and clinical skills assessments as designed.

Skills

Nursing registration

Evidence-based practice

Critical thinking

Acute care nursing

Self-directed learning

Rotational roster

Job description

Sydney Local Health District's Intensive Care Service at RPAH is seeking Registered Nurses to join an introductory rotation programme designed to transition nurses new to ICU into expert care for critically ill patients. The 2-year programme rotates through Cardiothoracic, Neurosciences, and the two General units, with bedside and classroom orientation, and ongoing skills assessments.

The programme includes haemodynamic monitoring, ventilation, dialysis and Advanced Life Support training, plus