Registered Nurse (Critical Care)

Macquarie University Health; Ryde; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging via Maxxia

12% superannuation

Job summary

Macquarie University Health in New South Wales is seeking experienced Intensive Care/Coronary Care Registered Nurses for permanent full-time roles in our expanding ICU/CCU. You will deliver expert, evidence-based care to critically ill patients across complex surgical and medical cases.

Our 20-bed unit provides care across neurosurgery, cardiothoracic, ENT, plastics, head and neck and general surgery, and supports research and education as part of an academically integrated health precinct.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an Adult Intensive Care or Coronary Care environment.
• Ability to work unsupervised within ICU/CCU at an advanced clinical level.
• Excellent communication, advocacy, and organisational skills.
• Well-developed computer skills including EMR, Word, Excel and web-based research.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan and implement preventative care approaches.
• Proven ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert, evidence-based clinical care to critically ill patients across diverse surgical and medical specialties.
• Manage complex patient presentations in a high-acuity environment with increasing procedural scope and patient load.
• Actively participate in and facilitate ongoing learning and development within the unit.
• Mentor and support junior nursing staff and students, fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centred, coordinated care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and participate in research aligned with our academic mission.
• Work autonomously and within a team to assess, plan and implement care approaches.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Mentoring

EMR proficiency

Clinical decision making

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

• Salary Package: From $82,666 - $110,115 per annum (RN Level 2-8) or Enrolled Nurse classification + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take-home pay (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing). Salary based on the enterprise agreement and relevant nursing experience year level.
• Join Australia's only university-owned academic health precinct where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged
• Join a unit that is actively expanding its capacity and capabilities to meet growing demand.

Deliver expert critical care in a growing, high-acuity ICU/CCU at the forefront of integrated academic healthcare

Are you an experienced Intensive Care or Coronary Care Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Macquarie University Health is seeking permanent full-time Registered Nurse to join our expanding Intensive Care/Coronary Care Unit. This is an exciting time to be part of our team as our ICU continues to grow, with increasing patient volumes and an expanding range of complex procedures reflecting the trust placed in our unit by referring hospitals across the state.

Our 20-bed ICU/CCU provides specialist care across Adult Neurosurgery (including cerebrovascular, general neurosurgery, and spinal surgery), cardiothoracic surgery, ENT, plastics, head and neck surgery, and general surgery. As a recognised centre of excellence, the unit receives acute neurosurgical referrals from hospitals throughout New South Wales, and our trajectory of growth means you will be part of a team delivering care at the cutting edge of critical care nursing.

This is more than a clinical role, it is an opportunity to practise in an academically integrated environment where research, education and clinical excellence converge. You will be supported to develop your skills, contribute to evidence-based practice, and help shape the future of critical care delivery.

These two permanent full-time positions are available for immediate start, offering you the chance to join a unit that is actively expanding its capacity and capabilities to meet growing demand.

About the Role

As an experienced Registered Nurse within our ICU/CCU, you will:

• Deliver expert, evidence-based clinical care to critically ill patients across a diverse range of surgical and medical specialities.
• Manage complex patient presentations in a high-acuity environment with increasing procedural scope and patient load.
• Actively participate in and facilitate ongoing learning and development within the unit.
• Mentor and support junior nursing staff and students, fostering an inclusive, nurturing work environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centred, coordinated care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and participate in research activities aligned with our academic mission.
• Work autonomously and within a team to assess, plan and implement preventative and therapeutic care approaches.

About Us

Macquarie University Health is a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. As Australia's first and only fully integrated academic health sciences centre, we bring together Macquarie University Hospital, Clinics and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. Our model enables us to translate research into better patient outcomes, provide hands-on learning experiences for the next generation of health professionals, and deliver innovative, patient-centred care in a collegiate and supportive environment. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the strength that different perspectives bring to our organisation.

About You

You are a confident, dynamic and experienced critical care nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. You bring clinical expertise, a commitment to continuous learning, and a genuine passion for mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Selection Criteria

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an Adult Intensive Care or Coronary Care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised within ICU/CCU at an advanced clinical level.
• Excellent communication, advocacy, and organisational skills.
• Well-developed computer skills including the use of electronic medical records systems, Microsoft Word, Excel and web-based research.
• Demonstrated ability in assessing, planning and implementing preventative care approaches to healthcare.
• Proven ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating critical thinking, initiative and the capacity to work independently and within a team.

Role Specific Conditions

This position requires you to comply with occupational screening, assessment and vaccinations in line with MQ Health requirements and requires a current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for NSW.

For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role please contact Bill Egarchos, Talent Acquisition Consultant at *************@mq.edu.au.

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Macquarie University Health.

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

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