Job Description:

Role title:  ICU Registered Nurse (Year 3 - 8)

Role type:  Permanent full time

Department and location:  Intensive Care Unit, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst

Salary:  $79,994.97 - $101,299.48 + super.

Better and fairer care.  Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role

As a Level 6 Intensive Care Unit and ECMO referral centre, with cutting edge cardiac surgery, Heart & Lung Transplantation and a Level 2 Trauma Service, you will:

• Provide exceptional care to critically ill patients and their families in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

• Specialise in General/Neuro/Trauma and Cardiothoracic Heart/Lung Transplantation.

• Deliver care in a 1:1 and 2:1 patient-to-nurse environment, where you can make a real difference.

• Utilize advanced current and new medical equipment and technology.

• Enjoy continuing education and development programs, in a supportive learning environment.

About you

• Currently registered with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency. 

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Intensive Care Nursing and the holistic care of a sedated, ventilated patient.

• Proven skills in prioritising competing workloads in a complex environment.

• Superior teamwork and communication skills.

• Committed to ongoing professional learning and development.

Why work at St Vincent’s?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location

• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches

• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus

• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 19 September 2025.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

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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