Registered Nurse (Critical Care)

• Base salary From $76,868 - $107,956 (Registered Nurse level Year 2-8 salary based on experience) and access to the full salary packaging benefit with Maxxia to maximise your take-home pay.
• Immediate start in a healthcare organisation based in Macquarie University (North Ryde) on a full-time basis
• Be part of a University-owned, innovative academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.

The Role

Macquarie University Health is currently seeking a dynamic, confident, and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Intensive Care/Coronary Care Unit. This 20-bed unit provides specialist care across Adult Neurosurgery, including cerebrovascular, general neurosurgery, and spinal surgery, as well as cardiothoracic surgery, ENT, plastics, head and neck surgery, and general surgery. As a recognised centre of excellence, the unit also receives acute neurosurgical referrals from hospitals across the state. .

As an experienced practitioner, you will display drive and enthusiasm for the delivery of expert clinical care within ICU/CCU. You will demonstrate a commitment to actively participate in and facilitate ongoing learning and development as well as a commitment to mentoring and the support of an inclusive nurturing work environment.

Why Join Us

You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.

Macquarie University Health is Australia’s first fully integrated academic health sciences precinct, uniting the Macquarie University Hospital and MQ Health Clinics, with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences. Our mission is to deliver person-centred, high-quality, academically integrated healthcare that improves patient outcomes, enhances student learning, and drives impactful research.

At Macquarie University Health we unite the best clinicians, with world renowned researchers and clinical educators to lead the development of health and medical education and practice in Australia. We are celebrating our 15 year anniversary.

Founded to advance the tripartite missions of clinical care, learning and research, we are bold and ambitious in our pursuit of patient-centred excellence.

Just 15km from Sydney’s CBD and easily accessible by metro, our Wallumattagal Campus in Macquarie Park offers a vibrant and inspiring place to work—right in one of the world’s greatest cities.

We offer fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:

• Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
• Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
• Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate
• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool

To Apply

To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirements in your CV and a 1-2 page cover letter:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• 2 years’ experience in an Adult Intensive Care or Coronary Care area environment
• Be able to work unsupervised within ICU/CCU to an advanced
• Excellent communication, advocacy, and organisational skills
• Well-developed computer skills including the use of electronic medical records systems, MQ Word, Excel and web-based research
• Demonstrated ability in assessing, planning and implementing preventative care approaches to health care
• Proven ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast paced environment
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and initiative and work independently and within a team

Role Specific Condition

Note: This position requires you to comply with occupational screening, assessment and vaccinations in line with MQ Health requirements and requires a current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for NSW. You may also have to satisfy MQ Health that you meet all background checks (including criminal record and qualification checks).

**Please note: We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. The advertisement may close earlier than the stated deadline if the position is filled.**

**Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights.**

General Enquiries: Bill Egarchos, Talent Acquisition Consultant, bill.egarchos@mq.edu.au

Application Close Date: Sunday, 8th February 2025, 11:59 PM

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