Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Service - Rpah

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District is recruiting Registered Nurses for permanent full-time and part-time positions in the RPA Intensive Care Unit. The role involves delivering high-quality critical care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and supporting patients and families through complex journeys.

Applicants must be an AHPRA-registered nurse with experience in ICU or acute care. The service offers professional development, rostering options, and opportunities to contribute to centre of

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in acute care settings preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced ICU environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care in the ICU.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
• Support patients and families through complex healthcare journeys.
• Contribute to safety, excellence and continuous improvement.
• Engage in education, research and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver care.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Education

Nursing degree

AHPRA registration

Job description

Employment Details

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time Hours Per Week: Minimum 24 Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + annual leave loading + Superannuation Requisition ID: REQ701247

About the Intensive Care Service

RPA Intensive Care Service currently consists of four specialised clinical pods:

• Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CICU) Providing specialist care for patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery, advance cardiac interventions and complex cardiovascular management.
• Neuroscience and Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) Delivering specialised care to patients with complex neurosurgical and neurological conditions, including stroke, neurovascular and cranial surgery patients.
• General Intensive Care Units (Blue and Green Intensive Care Unit) Two general Intensive Care Units provide care for a broad range of critically ill medical and surgical patients, including transplantation, trauma, sepsis, respiratory failure and multi-organ dysfunction.

A Centre of Excellence in Critical Care

At RPA ICU, we care for some of the most complex and critically ill patients in Australia. We are committed to delivering evidence-based, patients and family-centred care, recognising that patients and their loved ones are partners in achieving the best possible health outcomes and healthcare experience. Every member of our team plays a vital role in supporting patients and families through some of life’s most challenging moments, delivering compassionate care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence. As a recognised centre of excellence in critical care, RPA ICU combines advanced technology, multidisciplinary collaboration, innovation, education and research to provide outstanding outcomes for patients, families and the wider community. Our nursing staff work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team and receive ongoing clinical support, collaboration and mentorship from experienced Intensive Care Staff Specialists, ensuring excellence in patient care while fostering continuous learning and professional growth.

Unparalleled Clinical Exposure

Unparalleled Clinical Exposure As a major quaternary referral centre, RPA ICU provides exposure to an extraordinary range of specialist services and complex clinical presentations that are rarely seen elsewhere.

NSW Liver Transplant Centre

RPA is home to NSW’s Liver Transplant Centre and provides specialised intensive care management for patients with:

• Acute liver failure
• End-stage liver disease
• Complex hepatobiliary conditions
• Liver transplantation
• Multi-organ transplantation

Our nurses are integral members of the multidisciplinary transplant team, caring for patients throughout their transplant journey and managing some of the state’s most complex liver disease presentations.

Major ECMO Referral Centre

RPA ICU is one of NSW’s leading Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) centres, providing advance cardiac and respiratory support for critically ill patients. Nurses have the opportunity to develop expertise within a high volume ECMO service and participate in the statewide ECMO referral and retrieval network, supporting critically ill patients and healthcare service across New South Wales.

Advanced Surgical and Medical Services

RPA ICU supports a broad range of highly specialised services including:

• Liver transplantation
• Kidney transplantation
• Cardiothoracic surgery
• Advanced cardiac care
• Neurosurgery and neurosciences
• Major trauma
• Complex gastrointestinal surgery
• Surgical oncology
• Multi-organ failure management

Our service is internationally recognised for managing advance surgical procedures including:

• Pelvis Exenterations
• Peritonectomies
• Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
• Complex gastrointestinal reconstructive surgery

Virtual ICU and Rural Health Partnerships

RPA ICU is committed to improving intensive care access and outcomes for rural and remote communities. Through our Virtual ICU (vICU) program, we partner with healthcare services across regional New South Wales, including Broken Hill, providing specialist critical care support, consultation and clinical expertise to clinicians caring for critically ill patients in rural settings. This innovative service enables our clinicians to contribute to healthcare delivery beyond metropolitan Sydney while supporting equitable access to specialist intensive care services across the state.

Leading Research, Education and Innovation

RPA ICU has a strong reputation for excellence in: Clinical research Evidence-based practice Quality improvement Innovation in critical care Advance education and training. RPA ICU is recognised for its comprehensive critical care education programs, supporting nurses to continually advance their clinical expertise, pursue specialty practice and develop into the future leaders of intensive care nursing. We are committed to developing highly skilled critical care nurses through structured and progressive education programs designed to support nurses at every stage of their career. Our dedicated Intensive Care education team provides:

• Structured Intensive Care education programs
• Introductory and advance critical care education pathways
• Bedside clinical teaching
• Simulation-based learning
• Competency development programs
• Clinical coaching and mentorship
• Transition-to-critical-care support
• Advance specialty training opportunities
• Leadership development and succession planning opportunity

Staff are encouraged and supported to participate in research activities, quality initiatives and professional development opportunities that contribute to the advancement of critical care nursing and patient care outcomes.

Build Your Career With Us

At RPA ICU, we are committed to developing the next generation of critical care leaders. We provide extensive opportunities for careers progression through:

• Comprehensive Intensive Care education programs designed to advance clinical knowledge and critical care expertise
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) advancement pathways
• Specialty practice development
• ECMO and transplant nursing
• Virtual ICU and telehealth critical care experience
• Leadership development opportunities
• Mentoring and coaching programs
• Postgraduate education support
• Acting and secondment opportunities
• Participate in service redesign, research and innovation projects

Our nurses are supported to pursue career progression while developing the critical, professional and leadership capabilities required to become future leaders within intensive care nursing. Through a strong culture of education, mentorship and professional development, RPA ICU invests in its people, ensuring nurses are empowered to achieve their full potential and contribute to the future of critical care. We don’t just offer a roster – we offer a career pathway.

Supporting Staff Wellbeing

At RPA ICU, we recognise that exceptional patient care begins with a supported workforce. We are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace culture that prioritises:

• Staff wellbeing
• Psychological safety
• Professional fulfilment
• Work-Life balance
• Teamwork and collaboration

Our staff benefit from:

• Dedicated wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional mentoring and per support
• Ongoing education and development
• Health and wellness programs
• Flexible rostering practices where operationally feasible
• Strong nursing leadership support
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

We are passionate about creating an environment where nurses feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive both professionally and personally.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse within the Intensive Care Service, you will provide evidence-based nursing care that promotes positive patient outcomes while working collaboratively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. You will:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
• Deliver high-quality patient and family-centred care
• Support patients and families through complex healthcare journeys
• Contribute to a culture of safety, excellence and continuous improvement
• Participate in education, research and quality improvement activities
• Work collaboratively within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team
• Deliver intensive nursing care to some of the most critical ill patients in Australia.

Qualifications and Experience

We are seeking AHPRA Registered Nurses who are:

• Passionate about intensive care nursing
• Committed to excellence in patient and family-centred care
• Adaptable and resilient in high-acuity environments
• Strong communicators and collaborative team members
• Motivated to expand their clinical expertise
• Interested in developing leadership capabilities
• Dedicated to lifelong learning and professional development
• Able to work within Australia (holds working rights).

Join the Future of Critical Care

This is your opportunity to be part of the future of critical care in New South Wales. Join a service that is shaping the next generation of intensive care through innovation, education, research and clinical excellence. Be part of a team that delivers exceptional care, embraces cutting-edge technology and supports the development of future nursing leaders. With a 74-bed development underway, world-leading liver transplant and ECMO services, advance surgical specialties, Virtual ICU partnership, dedicated staff specialist support, comprehensive critical care education programs and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and career progression, there has never been a more exciting time to join RPA Intensive Care.

Join Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Intensive Care Service – Where clinical excellence, innovation, education and compassionate care come together to deliver outstanding outcomes for patients and families.

Working for Sydney Local Health District – NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004). SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

We encourage you to check our LinkedIn. For further information, please contact Hayden Tran via email at [e-mail].

Applications Close: 11 November 2026

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