Registered Nurse - ICU

Healthscope Hospitals; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted private health insurance

Gym Passport

Retail discounts

Job summary

Knox Private Hospital in Wantirna is seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join a high-performing critical care team. You will care for a diverse patient cohort in a modern 14-bed ICU, delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care while pursuing postgraduate qualifications with scholarship support.

Join a collaborative multidisciplinary environment that values teamwork, safety and professional growth, with full-time and part-time opportunities across a 24/7 rotating roster.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum three years' ICU/critical care experience
• Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care/Intensive Care Nursing desirable or willingness to study
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative approach and teamwork
• Willingness to work a 24/7 rotating roster
• Commitment to safe, compassionate, high-quality patient care

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care using evidence-based practice
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and clinical interventions
• Collaborate with medical and multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes
• Build strong relationships with VMOs, patients and families
• Contribute to safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain professional standards per AHPRA and Healthscope policies

Skills

ICU experience

Critical care nursing

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Registered Nurse | Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Knox Private Hospital | Wantirna | Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available (0.6 FTE+)

Advance your ICU career with one of Victoria's leading private hospitals

Are you an experienced ICU Registered Nurse looking for your next challenge in a supportive, high-performing critical care environment?

At Knox Private Hospital, you'll be part of a highly skilled Intensive Care Unit where clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional development are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're already qualified in Critical Care Nursing or looking to further your studies, this is an opportunity to grow your career while caring for a diverse and complex patient cohort.

Work within a modern 14-bed ICU caring for both elective and emergency patients, including cardiothoracic cases

Access scholarship support and ongoing education to help you achieve your postgraduate qualifications

Join a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team

Full-time and part-time positions available (0.6 FTE or above)

Convenient Wantirna location with easy access via EastLink

Employee benefits including discounted health insurance, Gym Passport, and retail discounts

About the Role

As an ICU Registered Nurse, you will provide exceptional patient care within a dynamic critical care environment that supports some of the most advanced medical and surgical services in Melbourne's east.

You will work alongside experienced clinicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based care while continuing to develop your critical care skills and expertise.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality, patient-centred care using evidence-based practice
• Performing comprehensive patient assessments and clinical interventions
• Collaborating with medical specialists and multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Building strong relationships with VMOs, patients, and families
• Contributing to a positive team culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Maintaining professional practice standards in accordance with AHPRA and Healthscope policies

About You

You are a passionate critical care nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

To be successful, you will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum three years' experience within an ICU or critical care environment
• Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care/Intensive Care Nursing (desirable), or willingness to work towards one
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative approach and commitment to teamwork
• Flexibility to work across a 24/7 rotating roster
• A genuine passion for delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient care

About Knox Private Hospital

Knox Private Hospital is one of Victoria's largest and most respected private hospitals, providing comprehensive healthcare services to Melbourne's eastern and outer eastern communities.

Our 334-bed tertiary facility features:

• 24-hour Emergency Department
• 15 state-of-the-art operating theatres, including a Hybrid Theatre
• Comprehensive cardiac, surgical and medical services
• Advanced specialties including cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, vascular, bariatric, colorectal and paediatric surgery

Our ICU plays a vital role in supporting these complex services, offering nurses the opportunity to broaden their experience and develop advanced critical care skills.

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of a national Community of Care. We are committed to supporting our people to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

• Ongoing education, training and career development opportunities
• Scholarship support for postgraduate study
• Access to opportunities across Australia's largest private hospital network
• Discounted private health insurance (non-casual employees)
• Retail discounts and wellbeing benefits
• A supportive workplace culture that values teamwork, recognition and professional growth

Be part of a team that's making a difference every day.

If you're an experienced ICU nurse looking to work alongside exceptional clinicians while advancing your critical care career, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the Victoria - Nurses' and Midwives' Agreement 2025 (Salay range between $41.90 and $53.70 + 12% Super)

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.