At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver compassionate care to critically ill patients in a dynamic ICU environment.
- Company: Join the Mater, Sydney's premier private hospital with a rich legacy of care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging perks, and access to fitness and health benefits.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace celebrating diversity and offering excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while working with cutting-edge medical technology.
- Qualifications: Minimum 5 years ICU nursing experience and AHPRA registration required.
The predicted salary is between 41.58 - 58.4 $ per hour.
Role type: Permanent full time
Shift details: 24/7 rotating roster, 12-hour shift worker
Department and location: Intensive Care Unit, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney
Salary: 41.58- 58.40 AUD base per hour + super
Welcome to the Mater, Sydney North Shore’s premier private hospital. Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.
About the role:
- As an ICU Registered Nurse at the Mater, you will play a critical role in delivering high-acuity, compassionate care to complex patients across advanced surgical, orthopaedic, and medical specialties.
- Assess, manage, and deliver advanced interventions for critically ill patients.
- Collaborate with leading surgeons in a cohesive, multidisciplinary, team-driven environment.
- Elevate the patient and family experience by delivering empathetic, holistic, and individualised critical care.
- Utilise top-tier medical technology in a hospital leading on robotics, maternity, orthopaedics, and oncology.
About you:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience as ICU registered nurse
- AHPRA registered
- Ability to evaluate and deliver quality patient care
- Ability to effectively collaborate with and support colleagues in a busy environment
What we can offer you at the Mater:
- Exceptional Rewards: Highly competitive base pay, plus exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging perks. Enjoy pre-tax savings on up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (mortgage, rent, bills) plus $2,650 for dining out and entertainment annually.
- An Amazing Workplace: 82% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey).
- For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care.
- Maternity Excellence: Join Sydney’s top private service and the city’s unique private Lvl 4 Special Care Unit.
- Surgical Innovation: Work in the only Aus member hub of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres.
- Oncology Leadership: Deliver cutting-edge cancer care backed by specialised & holistic wellbeing centres.
- Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Growth: Access world-class research funding & scholarships via The Friends of the Mater Foundation.
- Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations.
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.
Equal opportunity: We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
Registered Nurse – ICU in North Sydney employer: St Vincent's Health Australia
St Vincent's Health Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead legal strategy in a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to delivering life-changing healthcare. With a strong commitment to values such as Compassion, Justice, Integrity, and Excellence, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth and development. Located in vibrant cities like Sydney and Melbourne, the role provides access to significant national projects while making a meaningful impact on communities across Australia.
Contact Details:
St Vincent's Health Australia Recruitment Team
