Critical Care Registered Nurse - ICU

Overview

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), a prominent public healthcare provider in Australia, invites passionate and devoted healthcare professionals to join its team. RMH operates as part of the Parkville Precinct, offering extensive specialist medical, surgical, mental health services, rehabilitation, aged care, and community programs.

Intensive Care Unit Details

The RMH Intensive Care Unit (ICU) contains 42 physical bed spaces and admits over 2,000 patients annually. It serves partners including the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Peter MacCallum Hospital, and the Women’s Hospital across the precinct.

Employment Conditions

• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Shift schedules include rotating 8- and 12-hour pattern rosters
• Salary range from $71,300 to $95,400 per annum (pro rata) depending on experience

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Engage in a dynamic, educational work environment with mentoring and educational support
• Participate in the six-month SMART mentor and resource training program tailored for new CCRNs in the ICU
• Access diverse career progression and professional growth opportunities, including training and research initiatives and leadership programs
• Benefit from an expanding employee wellness program including onsite gym facilities and vaccination programs to support work-life balance
• Receive recognition through ongoing reward programs such as monthly “You Made a Difference” awards
• Enjoy up to $12,000 tax-free earnings with salary packaging, monthly paid day offs for full-timers, and five weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• Work in a centrally located facility with available onsite parking and easy public transport access

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a supportive ICU team environment delivering comprehensive care as part of a multidisciplinary medical team
• Advance patient health outcomes utilizing evidence-based nursing strategies and ongoing education
• Foster a positive educational atmosphere by supporting the growth and development of staff members

Candidate Requirements

• Postgraduate diploma or certificate in critical care nursing (ICU specialty)
• Minimum three years’ experience in acute critical care settings
• Available to begin employment within a three-month timeframe
• Demonstrate proficiency in patient-centered care, clinical reasoning, assessment, problem-solving, and prioritization
• Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills capable of working independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Additional Information

Appointments require successful completion of a criminal history check and a Working With Children Check. RMH is committed to cultural safety, equity, inclusiveness, and continuous quality improvement, fostering a respectful environment aligned with Child Safe Standards.

Application Process

Applications are invited directly and recruitment agencies will not be considered. Interested candidates may contact Joanne Forrest, Nurse Unit Manager, at The Royal Melbourne Hospital ICU for confidential discussions. The hospital encourages applicants of all backgrounds and offers reasonable accommodations to support participation.