Registered Nurse - Introductory Rotational Program - Feb/March Intake - Intensive Care Service - RPAH

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Public Holiday extra at Xmas

Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading

Salary Packaging options

Education and coaching via Sydney Ed

Employee Assistance Program

Flu vaccination

Discounted Fitness Passport

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District is seeking motivated Registered Nurses to join the ICU team within the RPA Intensive Care Service, a Level 6 unit providing advanced care, including ventilation and dialysis. The Inductory Rotation Programme spans 2 years with four intakes yearly, rotating through Cardiothoracic, Neurosciences, and two General units.

Ideal candidates hold current AHPRA nursing registration, demonstrate evidence-informed practice and critical thinking, and are prepared for a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide care for critically ill patients requiring the highest level of support and care.
• Rotate through Cardiothoracic, Neurosciences and two General units.
• Complete time-based and unit-based worksheets and clinical skills assessments.
• Engage in a rotational roster and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Evidence informed practice

Critical thinking

Acute hospital nursing (within 1 year)

Self-directed learning

Rotational roster

Job description

Employment Type:

Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week

Position Classification:

Registered Nurse

Remuneration:

$81,748 - $114,771 per annum + Superannuation

Requisition ID:

REQ706902

About The Role

An exciting opportunity is now open for motivated individuals to join one of the team at one of Australia’s largest and busiest ICUs. The RPA Intensive Care Service (ICS) is a level 6 ICU and provides expert care for critically ill patients requiring the highest level of support and care. These complex supports include ventilation, dialysis, ECMO. The ICS is comprised of 4 units; 1 cardiothoracic, 1 neuroscience and 2 general units.

About The Programme

The Inductory Rotation Programme is a 2-year course which is run 4 times a year, with intakes usually in commencing in February, May, August and November depended on vacancies within the Department. It is designed to transition Registered Nurses with no previous ICU experience to becoming competent in caring for the critically ill. Successful candidates will rotate through the 4 units, Cardiothoric, Neurosciences, and the two General units.

The programme is supported with supernumerary orientation (bedside and classroom), and study days which include:

• Haemodynamic monitoring
• Ventilation
• Neurosciences
• Dialysis
• Tracheostomy
• Advance Life Support

The programme requires the participants to complete time-based and unit-based worksheets and clinical skills assessments, which are designed to progress the skills and knowledge of the participants during the 2 years.

Ideal Candidate

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

All candidates must have full working rights within Australia

What you will enjoy:

• Monthly Accrued Day Off
• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles that may arise over the next 18 months.

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.

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Applications Close: 16 November 2026