Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit

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

Job summary

NSW Health’s Blacktown Hospital ICU invites a Registered Nurse to deliver safe, high‑quality care to critically ill patients in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment.

In this role you will work with medical staff to provide evidence‑based nursing, supervise junior colleagues and participate in ongoing education and professional development within the Western Sydney Local Health District.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical experience in critical care nursing in an acute facility.
• Application of evidence-based practice and critical thinking to patient care.
• Ability to lead, supervise, delegate, and negotiate to deliver quality nursing care.
• Effective clinical communication through IT, written and verbal means with diverse people.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality, person-centred care to critically ill patients.
• Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care tailored to each patient's needs.
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition and make timely clinical decisions.
• Coordinate care, discharge planning and referrals with the multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise and support Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and students in clinical practice.
• Advocate for patients and families with professionalism and cultural respect.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Evidence-based practice

Clinical leadership

Education

RN qualification

Job description

Deliver life-saving care in a fast-paced Intensive Care Unit
Join a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to excellence
Grow your career with ongoing education and development opportunities

Provide expert critical care, respond to complex patient needs and make a meaningful impact in a high-performing Intensive Care Unit.

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum
Hours Per Week:38 (Job share may be considered for part time hours)
Location:Blacktown Hospital

Where you'll be working

Blacktown Hospital's Intensive Care Unit is a dynamic and highly skilled environment where collaboration, innovation and compassionate care come together to achieve the best possible outcomes for critically ill patients. As part of Western Sydney Local Health District, you'll join a team that values professional growth, teamwork and delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

Work alongside experienced critical care nurses, medical specialists and allied health professionals.

Deliver care using evidence-based practice in a modern, fast-paced ICU.

Access ongoing education, clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.

Be supported within an inclusive team culture that values collaboration, respect and continuous improvement.

Make a genuine difference to patients and their families during their most critical moments.

What you'll be doing

As a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit, you will provide safe, high-quality, person-centred care to critically ill patients while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible health outcomes.

Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care tailored to each patient's individual needs.

Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, making timely clinical decisions in a complex environment.

Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, discharge planning and appropriate referrals.

Supervise, mentor and support Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and students in clinical practice.

Advocate for patients and their families while ensuring care is delivered with professionalism, cultural respect and effective resource management.

Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated recent clinical experience in critical care nursing in an acute care facility

Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to patient care

Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality nursing care

Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means, and sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.

Requisition ID: REQ695970
Applications Close: 6 October 2026

For inquiries about the role, contactPaul Goudie on 0409489186

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.