About the Opportunity
Located on the first floor, NBH's ICU has 20 beds.
It is a general Intensive Care Unit catering for the needs of the area with key specialities including cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, general surgery as well complex medical cases.
We also provide specialist care for patients admitted through the hospital's busy emergency department and play a key role in the hospital's Clinical Emergency Response team.
The ICU is dedicated to caring for patients with life-threatening illnesses and complications, and for monitoring potentially life-threatening conditions.
It provides special expertise and facilities for the support of vital functions, using the skills of medical, nursing and allied teams.
The ICU can support all medical and surgical services delivered within the hospital with a full range of intensive care equipment and the latest monitoring and ventilation systems.
You will be a pro-active team player, with demonstrated ability and desire to be part of a dynamic work force, mentor junior staff and participate in quality improvement.
Although a rotational 24/7 roster is in place, we offer versatile self-rostering and 12 hour shifts.
We are inclusive with diverse and friendly teams, with options for flexible shifts so you can achieve the balance you desire.
The Unit offers a full range of intensive care services to all patients, including:
- invasive monitoring
- mechanical ventilation support
- renal replacement therapy (dialysis)
- advanced cardio-vascular support
- point-of-care coagulation testing
- procedural services
- tracheostomy insertion and management.
The experienced Intensive Care team have a broad range of interests - such as echocardiography, extra corporeal membrane oxygenation, transplant medicine and retrieval medicine - and undertake weekly multi-disciplinary education sessions to ensure an advanced skill set.
As the ideal candidate for the role, you will have:
- a current Registration with AHPRA or In-Principle approval.
- Minimum 2 years post graduate experience in a local ICU
- Sound clinical decision making and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent ability to work independently and as a team
Desirable:
- Post Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing
Employee Benefits:
- Discounted onsite undercover and secure parking
- Discounted gym memberships incl Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Salary Packaging via novated lease
- Bulk Billing services for employees and immediate family members.
About Northern Beaches Hospital
Northern Beaches Hospital provides world-class, Level 5 delineation services for both public and private patients.
The hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 state-of-the-art theatres including cardiac catheter labs, world-class education centre, doctors lounge and excellent staff facilities including café and car parking.
From cardiothoracic surgery and neurosurgery to luxury maternity and excellent emergency care, Northern Beaches Hospital has a wide range of services that can help you build a healthcare career in your chosen field.
We are proud to be home to some of Australia's leading clinical specialists and a training ground for the clinicians of the future.
The Northern Beaches Clinical School is an innovative partnership with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University.
NBH also has partnerships with other tertiary education institutions including well-respected nursing schools.
Northern Beaches Hospital offers staff opportunities to gain unique experience in a growing teaching hospital.
Our culture is diverse, friendly and open to ideas.
If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF - NSW Nurses and Midwives' - Enterprise Agreement 2020 - 2024, a salary ranging from $35.46 - $49.79 per hour.
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form.
*Please note successful applicants must have valid Australian work rights
Closing date: 20 October 2025
Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority.
Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children's Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.
Required Skill Profession
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