Registered Nurse - ICU

• Ongoing learning 
• Comprehensive range of career pathways across specialties
• Great culture with flexible work arrangements

About the Opportunity
Live and work on the iconic Northern Beaches of Sydney at NBH! We are seeking enthusiastic and clinically experienced nurses whom are passionate about patient care to join our professional ICU team. We offer state of the art equipment in world class facilities, utilising EMR (electronic medical records) and MEDCHART (medication management/administration) systems.  We are inclusive with diverse and friendly teams, with options for flexible shifts so you can achieve the balance you desire.

NBH's ICU has 20 beds.and is located in the first floor. It is a general Intensive Care Unit catering for the needs of the area with key specialities including cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, general surgery as well complex medical cases.  We also provide specialist care for patients admitted through the hospitals busy emergency department, and play a key role in the hospital’s Clinical Emergency Response team.  

We are currently looking for motivated, enthusiastic experienced ICU nurses to provide expert nursing care to complex patients.  You will be a pro-active team player, with demonstrated ability and desire to be part of a dynamic work force, mentor junior staff and participate in quality improvement. Progression to Clinical Nurse Specialist, and support through a structured career pathway may be offered to a suitable candidate.
Although a rotational 24/7 roster is in place, we offer flexible self-rostering and a choice of shift patterns.

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is dedicated to caring for patients with life-threatening illnesses and complications, and for monitoring potentially life-threatening conditions. It provides special expertise and facilities for the support of vital functions, using the skills of medical, nursing and allied teams.

The Unit offers a full range of intensive care services to all patients, including:

• invasive monitoring
• mechanical ventilation support
• renal replacement therapy (dialysis)
• advanced cardio-vascular support
• point-of-care coagulation testing
• procedural services
• tracheostomy insertion and management.

The ICU is able to support all medical and surgical services delivered within the hospital with a full range of intensive care equipment and the latest monitoring and ventilation systems.

The Hospital's Clinical Emergency Response teams (CERs) are also provided by Intensive Care services. CERs is a consultant-led emergency response and outreach service which supplies intensive care support to the wider Hospital community.

The experienced Intensive Care team have a broad range of interests - such as echocardiography, extra corporeal membrane oxygenation, transplant medicine and retrieval medicine - and undertake weekly multi-disciplinary education sessions to ensure an advanced skill set.

About Northern Beaches Hospital
Northern Beaches Hospital provides world-class, Level 5 delineation services for both public and private patients. The hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 state-of-the-art theatres including cardiac catheter labs, world-class education centre, doctors lounge and excellent staff facilities including café and car parking. 
From cardiothoracic surgery and neurosurgery to luxury maternity and excellent emergency care, Northern Beaches Hospital has a wide range of services that can help you build a healthcare career in your chosen field. 
We are proud to be home to some of Australia’s leading clinical specialists and a training ground for the clinicians of the future.  The Northern Beaches Clinical School is an innovative partnership with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. NBH also has partnerships with other tertiary education institutions including well-respected nursing schools.   
Northern Beaches Hospital offers staff opportunities to gain unique experience in a growing teaching hospital. Our culture is diverse, friendly and open to ideas.  

Essential Criteria:
As the ideal candidate for the role, you will have:     

• a current Registration with AHPRA or In-Principle approval.
• Minimum 5 years post graduate experience in a local ICU  
• Sound clinical decision making and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent ability to work independently and as a team

Desirable:     

• Post Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing

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Employee Benefits: Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, as well as discounted onsite parking at Northern Beaches Hospital and access to Fitness Passport!
Wellness benefits including a wide offering of holistic support through our Employee Assistance Program and free services including medical examination of employees and discounted Healthscope services for permanent Healthscope employees and members of their immediate family.
OneHealthscope rewards program with national deals and discounts for travel, health insurance and banking offers. Variety of leave options and salary packaging, additional superannuation, Novated motor vehicle lease and Airline/Club membership

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.

For further enquiries: Rosemarie Farber, NUM Intensive Care Unit, 02 9105 5100 or via email rosemarie.farber@healthscope.com.au
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.

Closing date: 30 September 2024.

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children’s Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.