The Royal Children's Hospital

ICU Casual Registered Nurse

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $42 - $54/hr  •  North Sydney, AU (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

  • Role Title: ICU Registered Nurse
  • Role Type: Casual
  • Department and Location: Intensive Care Unit, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney
  • Salary Range: 42.02 - 54.21 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.

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1906 and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' spirit is our living heartbeat. As a leading regional centre for clinical excellence, we are renowned for our world-class maternity unit, next-generation surgical robotics, and leading-edge orthopaedic, spinal, and oncology care. Here, you will work alongside premier specialists in a modern, supportive environment that actively backs your professional growth and advanced clinical education.

We are positioned just minutes from St Leonards, Wollstonecraft, and Crows Nest stations, with major Pacific Highway bus routes right on our doorstep. Whether you live locally or are traveling along the T1 or M1 corridors, your daily commute will be seamless.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About The Role

  • ThepurposeoftheroleofaRegisteredNursewithinIntensive Care,istoensuretheclinicalcareof patients is provided in a person-centred manner, within the philosophy, mission and values of St Vincent’s health Australia.
  • A Registered Nurse is responsible for ensuring that all patient care delivered, is done so within the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse and by adhering to policies and procedures of the Mater Hospital and St Vincent’s health Australia (SVHA).

About You

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
  • CurrentAHPRARegistration.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experiencewithin an Intensive Care Unit.
  • Excellent knowledge and skills in managing and responding to deteriorating patients.
  • Abilitytoclinicallymanageone’sself,andotherswhenrequired,tocreateatransformational leadership environment.

What we can offer you

  • Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
  • 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

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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.

How To Apply

The closing date for applications is 3rd August 2026.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:

3 August 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https /www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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