Registered Nurse - ICU

·         Supportive work environment

·         Work Full time alongside our professional team in this varied role with an interesting case mix!

·         Provide expert nursing care to complex patients.

·         Full-time, part-time and casual positions available

Norwest Private is currently looking for motivated, enthusiastic and experienced ICU nurses to provide expert nursing care to complex patients for their 19 bed ICU unit.

Norwest Private Hospital
We believe in the delivery of quality clinical outcomes for our patients. Healthscope have over 19000 staff who are passionate and dedicated to providing quality healthcare. We provide exceptional patient care and support for our doctors.

Our people are known for achieving exceptional clinical outcomes, transparent public reporting and positive patient feedback that leads the industry. No matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and it is a privilege to be part of their care.

Norwest Private Hospital is located in the rapidly developing North West corridor of Sydney and is operated by Healthscope, a leading provider of private healthcare in Australia. The hospital has 277 beds and is a high acuity facility with an Emergency Department located in Sydney's Bella Vista.

As a Registered Nurse ICU your responsibilities will include:

·         Deliver safe, researched-based standards of nursing care

·         Deliver education and support to individuals/patients for the management of their health recovery, rehabilitation or end of life needs

·         Lead successful quality improvement and safety management project/s to deliver desired outcomes

·         Work collaboratively with the wider healthcare team to support patient care needs

·         Act as a role model for Safe Practice

Essential Criteria:

·         Recent Clinical experience in an ICU unit

·         Bachelor of Nursing

·         Current Registration (no restriction) with AHPRA and Australian Working Rights

·         Post Graduate Certificate in ICU or working towards (desirable)

·         Current ALS qualifications (desirable)

·         Compliance with ACQSHC National standards

·         Clinical expertise and commitment to high quality patient care and continuous improvement

·         Self-motivated and proven ability to work as part of a high functioning team

·         Highly developed interpersonal skills, proactive, motivated and customer focused

·         Working with Children check

Desirable Criteria:

·         Ventilator skills in the intensive care environment 

What we can offer you

·         Professional development opportunities

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

·         Close to shopping centre and public transport

·         Reduced car park rates

Why Healthscope?

We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a
difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day. We are the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia. But why does that matter? Our team is made up of over 19,000 highly experienced people working across a range of roles and specialisations. Supported by some of the best doctors in nationally, we come together to strive for better, sharing learnings, supporting each other, celebrating successes and facing challenges together.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

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.

Applications close: 26 April 2024

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to Recruitment@healthscope.com.au

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.