At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our ICU team to provide high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients.
- Company: Western Health, a leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and scholarships for ongoing learning.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for professional development and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in patient care while growing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with a passion for intensive care nursing.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Western Health’s Intensive Care Units are seeking highly motivated and suitably qualified Intensive Care Nurses to join our dedicated critical care team. Western Health's purpose is to work collaboratively to deliver high-quality health and wellbeing services for the people of Melbourne's West.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure safe and high quality, evidence-based patient care is planned and delivered that is in line with Western Health values (Cares - Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety), policies and procedures.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure best care for patients.
- Promote and maintain a positive workplace culture that supports teamwork.
- Support, mentor and promote ongoing learning and professional development for all staff within the unit.
- Actively participate in quality improvement projects.
Qualifications:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Intensive Care Nursing or Critical Care Nursing.
- Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (APHRA).
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently, as required.
- Demonstrated passion for intensive care nursing and a commitment to being a positive role model within the unit.
- Flexibility to work within a rotating roster, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills.
Employment Type: Part-Time, Ongoing
Western Health is committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Applications close Friday 30 October 2026 at 11.59pm.
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