Make a difference where every moment matters
Deliver exceptional critical care in a dynamic hospital environment
Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to outstanding patient outcomes
Bring your ICU nursing expertise to life. Deliver compassionate, evidence-informed critical care and make a lasting difference to patients and their families.
Employment Type:Permanent Full Time / Temporary Full Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$81,748.16 - $114,771.98 per annum
Hours Per Week:38 (Job share may be considered for part time hours)
Location:Blacktown Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join the team at Blacktown Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District, where dedicated healthcare professionals work together to deliver safe, high-quality and compassionate care to the community.
As a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), you'll be part of a fast-paced clinical environment where teamwork, clinical excellence and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything we do.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Contribute to a supportive clinical environment that values collaboration, professional accountability and continuous improvement.
Care for patients with complex and changing healthcare needs in a dynamic intensive care setting.
Share your knowledge and clinical experience through mentoring, supporting colleagues and supervising nursing students.
Make a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of the diverse Western Sydney community.
What you'll be doing
As a Registered Nurse in the ICU, you'll provide individualised, high-quality nursing care to patients, supporting their recovery and optimising clinical outcomes. You'll use your clinical judgement, communication skills and professional expertise to respond to changing patient needs while working collaboratively with patients, families and the wider healthcare team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Delivering safe, effective and person-centred nursing care that respects each patient's individual needs, preferences and cultural background.
Recognising and responding promptly to changes in patient condition, prioritising clinical needs and adapting care accordingly.
Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, advocate for patients and facilitate appropriate referrals and discharge planning.
Providing clinical guidance, supervision and mentoring to Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and students, ensuring delegation is appropriate to individual competence and scope of practice.
Managing clinical resources effectively while maintaining professional standards, ethical practice and a strong focus on patient safety and quality care.
Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated recent clinical experience in critical care nursing in an acute care facility
Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to patient care
Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality nursing care
Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means, and sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.
Requisition ID:REQ705001
Applications Close:18 November 2026
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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Registered Nurse ICU in Blacktown employer: NSW Health
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
