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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Additional Xmas public holiday

Paid Parental Leave

Annual Leave loading

Salary Packaging

Meal Entertainment allowance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Upskill with free courses & coaching

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District's Intensive Care Service at RPAH is seeking Registered Nurses to join an introductory rotation programme designed to transition nurses new to ICU into expert care for critically ill patients. The 2-year programme rotates through Cardiothoracic, Neurosciences, and the two General units, with bedside and classroom orientation, and ongoing skills assessments.

The programme includes haemodynamic monitoring, ventilation, dialysis and Advanced Life Support training, plus

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Join the Intensive Care Service as part of a 2-year introductory rotation.
• Rotate through Cardiothoracic, Neurosciences, and two General units.
• Participate in bedside and classroom orientation and study days.
• Complete unit-based worksheets and clinical skills assessments as designed.

Skills

Nursing registration

Evidence-based practice

Critical thinking

Acute care nursing

Self-directed learning

Rotational roster

Job description

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

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time 38 hours per week

Position Classification:Registered Nurse

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

Requisition ID:REQ706902

We are looking for multiple Registered Nurses to join our caring, professional team. Bring your skills, compassion, and commitment to excellence and build your career where you’re valued every day.

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 IC is comprised of 4 units; 1 cardiothoracic, 1 neuroscience and 2 general units.

About the Programme

The Introductory 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, Cardiothoracic, Neurosciences, and the two General units.

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

• Haemodynamic monitoring
• Ventilation
• Dialysis
• 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.

For more information, please visit Position Description.

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.

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

Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits

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

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