Job Description:

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Fitzroy
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Best practice implementation
• Senior leadership opportunity
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Friendly and dynamic team
• Progress Your Career Today!
• Excellent Career Progression
• Pro-active & supportive leadership
• Work for one of Australia’s leading hospital groups
• Permanent, Part Time- or Full-time options available

. Rotating roster of 8 and 12 hr shift patterns

About the Role

• Join our supportive ICU team and practice collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Promote optimal health outcomes through evidence-based nursing practice and participation in continuing education and professional development.

• Contribute to an exciting and positive learning environment by supporting the development of all staff.

Classifications for this position will range from classification range - YP3 – YP9 

Your Contribution

• Current Nursing Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA 

• Postgraduate Degree in Critical Care

• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain/ Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain (Select which is applicable)

• Demonstrated ability to: Practice within a “patient centred care” framework 

• Actively contribute to supporting a high functioning nursing and multidisciplinary team  

• Assist and support change and implement process improvements 

• Communicate effectively, with patients and staff at all levels 

• Utilise written and verbal communication skills in problem solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation 

• Identify risk and proactively work to minimise and manage   

What we Offer
• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Free car parking
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement


About (Intensive Care Unit)
St Vincent’s Department of Critical Care Medicine is committed to delivering exceptional care to patients and their families with kindness and compassion. It includes a19 bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU). It is a major tertiary referral centre admitting patients with a broad spectrum of health conditions. The multidisciplinary team of clinicians strive to provide the highest level of evidence based care and best possible outcomes. 

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Please contact Rebecca Reilly (NUM) at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

THE ORGANISATION AND OUR MISSION 

 

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service, which employs more than 7,500 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne.  

 

Part of Australia's largest not-for-profit Catholic health and aged care network, St Vincent's Health Australia, SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. 

  

SVHM's mission is to provide high quality and efficient health services to the people of Victoria in accordance with the philosophy of St Vincent’s Health Australia.  This mission is based on the values of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence.  

KEY POSITION DETAILS 

Job Title: 

Critical Care Registered Nurse Grade 2 

Reports to: 

Nurse Unit Manager 

 

Program: 

Specialty Services Incl. Cancer Services 

Department: 

Intensive Care Unit 

  

Industrial Agreement: 

Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020 - 2024 or its successor 

 

Risk Category: 

A 

LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT 

St Vincent’s Department of Critical Care Medicine is committed to delivering exceptional care to patients and their families with kindness and compassion. It includes a15 bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and a 4 bed High Dependency Unit (HDU). It is a major tertiary referral centre admitting patients with a broad spectrum of health conditions. The multidisciplinary team of clinicians strive to provide the highest level of evidence-based care and best possible outcomes. 

POSITION PURPOSE 

The Grade 2 Critical Care Registered Nurse, under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager or Associate Nurse Unit Manager, will be responsible for the delivery of expert clinical care in his / her specific area.  The Grade 2 Critical Care Registered Nurse will be responsible for ensuring his / her own professional development in order to maintain clinical skills and knowledge.

 

POSITION DUTIES  

• Demonstrate ‘best practice’ clinical skills and sound clinical knowledge 

• Maintain and further develop their level of clinical competence 

• Act as a role model and resource person to nursing staff 

• Ensure the Values and the Health Care Philosophy of St Vincent’s Health Australia and the principles of the assisting in facilitating staff development 

• Incorporate the Patient Care Model into the delivery of high standard patient care 

• Demonstrate active pursuit of professional development relating to the area of specialty 

• Assist the Nurse Unit Manager/Nurse Unit Manager, as directed, in achieving 100% competencies certification, annually, of nursing staff including completing their own competencies 

• Ensure incidents regarding clinical practice are accurately documented and investigated at the time of the incident and the Nurse Unit Manager or delegate is informed 

• Accurately document patient care in accordance with hospital guidelines 

• Adhere to all aspects of confidentiality in regards to patients, staff and personnel 

• Practice within policy and procedural guidelines. 

 

INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS  

General 

• Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM 

• Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions  

• Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct 

• Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed 

• Participate in the annual  SVHM performance review process 

• Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business 

• Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions 

• Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance 

 

Clinical Quality and Safety 

• Attend clinical orientation upon commencement 

• Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover 

• Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate. 

• Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken 

• Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures 

• Complete  annual clinical competencies 

• Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work  

• Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner  

• Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team  

• Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work  

 

Person Centred Care 

• Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format 

• Actively support consumers to  make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care 

• Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback 

 

Health and Safety  

• Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions  

• Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually 

• Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually 

• Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement 

• As required, comply with fit-testing and PPE requirements 

• Participate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazards, 

• Report any hazards, near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not) into Riskman  

• Identify and report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverse outcomes 

 

INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 2) 

The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities: 

 

Capability 

Demonstrated behaviour 

Personal 

Personal effectiveness 

Takes responsibility for accurate, timely work results 

Learning Agility 

Identifies personal development needs and seeks information from a range of sources 

Outcomes 

Patient/Resident/client centred 

Strives to meet and exceed expectations, demonstrating sound judgement 

Innovation and Improvement 

Contributes to improvement by reviewing strengths and weaknesses of current processes 

Strategy 

Driving Results   

Manages own work load to deliver results 

Organisational Acumen 

Understands the interdependencies between units/departments 

People 

Working with and Managing others 

Takes responsibility for ensuring productive, efficient teamwork 

Collaboration 

Works collaboratively within and outside the team 

 

 

SELECTION CRITERIA 

ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Current Nursing Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA 

OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Postgraduate Degree in Critical Care 

• Demonstrated ability to: 

• Practice within a “patient centred care” framework 

• Actively contribute to supporting a high functioning nursing and multidisciplinary team  

• Assist and support change and implement process improvements 

• Communicate effectively, with patients and staff at all levels 

• Utilise written and verbal communication skills in problem solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation 

• Identify risk and proactively work to minimise and manage   

• Demonstrated Commitment to: 

• The Values and Health Care Philosophy of St Vincent’s Health Australia 

• Ongoing education and professional development 

• Occupational Health and Safety and Quality Improvement Principles 

• Best practice clinical nursing skills and knowledge 

 

REQUIRED IMMUNISATIONS 

SVHM Employee Health Screening and Immunisation Policy outlines the requirements for staff working in SVHM facilities.  

REQUIRED IMMUNISATIONS 

SVHM Employee Health Screening and Immunisation Policy outlines the requirements for staff working in SVHM facilities.  

 

Table 1: Vaccine Preventable Diseases for which vaccination and/or assessment is required within SVHM 

 

Chicken pox (varicella) 

Hepatitis B 

Measles 

Mumps 

Rubella 

Whooping cough (pertussis) 

Diphtheria 

Tetanus 

Influenza  

Tuberculosis 

COVID-19*** 

 

NOTE: Vaccination requirements may differ according to individual jurisdictional requirements and policy directives and where there is a conflict the higher directive will apply.   

 

***Following direction from the Victorian Chief Health Officer, under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic); Section 200; the COVID-19 Vaccination is mandatory for all employees (regardless of risk category), provided the individual does not have a medical contraindication according to the Australia Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation.  

 

 

SVHM has grouped individuals according to their risk of transmitting vaccine preventable diseases and their risk of exposure to blood or body substances (Table 2). 

 

Table 2: Health Care Worker Risk Categorisation 

 

Risk Category 

Description 

Vaccination requirement 

Category A 

Vaccination is required for this category of health care worker. Healthcare workers within this category have the potential to transmit Vaccine Preventable Diseases to vulnerable patients most at risk of mortality and morbidity from these diseases within SVHM. 

This includes employees with direct physical contact with patients/clients, deceased persons, blood, body substances or infectious material or surfaces/equipment that might contain these or contact that would allow acquisition and/or transmission of a specific infectious disease by respiratory means. 

This includes laboratory workers. 

 

Required 

Category B  

Vaccination is recommended for this category of HCW. This includes individuals who do not work with the risk of exposure to blood or body substances, their normal work location is not in a clinical area (e.g. chef, administrative staff) and only attends the clinical area for short periods of time. Essentially, these individuals have no greater level of risk than that of the general community.  

 

Recommended 

 

 

PRE-EXISTING INJURY 

 

Prior to any person being appointed to this position it will be required that they disclose full details of any pre-existing injuries or disease that might be affected by employment in this position. 

 

 Agreement 

National Police Check: 

I understand that it is a condition of my employment to provide SVHM with a current National Police Certificate PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK and this is at my own cost. 

I understand that regardless of the frequency, if I am working and or visiting in a designated ‘high risk area’ of SVHM (as defined in the SVHA Pre-employment/Appointment Safety Checks Policy) I will be subject to periodic Police Checks every three years at my own cost.  

 

NDIS Clearance (if applicable): 

If you are working in a designated ‘Risk Assessed Role’ (as defined by the National Disability Insurance Scheme NDIS) regardless of frequency, you will be subject to periodic NDIS Worker Screening Checks every five years at your own cost. ‘Risk Assessed Roles’ are defined as (a) key personnel as defined in the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013; (b) any role that directly delivers a set of specified supports or services in the NDIS (Practice Standards – Worker Screening) Rules 2018; (c) any role where normal duties are likely to require ‘more than incidental contact’ with people with disability. The designation of ‘Risk Assessed Roles’ are subject to change, please refer to NDIS Practice Standards for further information. 

Required Immunisations:  

Individuals who will be working in Category A positions will only be able to commence employment following assessment of their vaccination status. The decision to proceed with the commencement of employment will be at the discretion of the ICP in consultation with the Hiring Manager and may in some instances, require additional vaccinations to ensure full compliance with the SVHM Employee Health Screening and Immunisation Policy. 

 

I understand that if additional vaccinations are required to comply with pre-employment prerequisites, this will be at my own cost. Where a state jurisdiction overrides this, the facility will bear the cost.  

 

 

I have read, understood and agree to comply with the responsibilities and accountabilities of this position description.  I agree to comply with all SVHM requirements, policies, procedures, by laws and directions.  

 

 

Name:  

 

Signature:  

 

Date:  

 

 

 

Closing Date:

8 February 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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