Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care - Temporary
❤️ Join a high-acuity Cardiothoracic ICU team
🚑 Expand your critical care experience at a leading hospital
🌟 Temporary opportunity with strong team culture & support
Deliver advanced ICU nursing care, manage complex patients and build your critical care career in Cardiothoracic Intensive Care
Employment Type: 2x Temporary Full Time and 1x Temporary Part Time (up to 30/11/2026)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38, 26 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit
Where you'll be working
Become part of the dedicated Cardiothoracic ICU team at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia’s largest tertiary referral and teaching hospitals. This is an exciting temporary opportunity for experienced ICU Registered Nurses looking to broaden their exposure in a fast-paced, highly specialised critical care environment. You will work alongside expert clinicians, supportive leaders and multidisciplinary teams committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care to some of the most complex cardiothoracic patients in the state.
✨ Why join our team?
Gain exposure to advanced cardiothoracic intensive care nursing
Work in a leading tertiary referral and teaching hospital
Join a collaborative and highly skilled ICU environment
Strengthen your critical care knowledge and clinical capability
Temporary role ideal for experienced nurses ready for their next challenge
What you'll be doing
As a Registered Nurse in the Cardiothoracic ICU, you will provide evidence-based, person-centred care to critically ill patients while working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
In this rewarding role, you will:
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate complex nursing care
Deliver high-quality care to critically ill cardiothoracic patients
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, patients and carers
Support and guide junior nursing staff and students in the clinical setting
Promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement
This role is perfect for an experienced ICU nurse who thrives in a dynamic environment and is looking to take the next step in their critical care career.
About You
You are a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse with recent intensive care experience and a passion for delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
To be successful, you will bring:
Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
Recent relevant experience in an Intensive Care Unit setting
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Excellent time management and clinical prioritisation capability
Confidence using clinical information and health management systems
Commitment to patient-centred, culturally safe care
Ready for your next ICU opportunity? 🚀
If you are looking for a rewarding temporary role where you can grow your cardiothoracic intensive care experience, work with leading clinicians and make a real impact every shift — we would love to hear from you. Join NSW Health and be part of a team delivering world-class care, innovation and compassion to the community. Apply online now! Submit your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements:
Registration: Currently authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria:
Recent relevant experience in clinical setting as deemed appropriate by WSLHD
Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients
Excellent time management and organisation skills with attention to detail
Evidence of computer literacy and understanding of relevant health related information systems
Requisition ID: REQ678684
Applications Close: 26th July 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Farhana Khan on 02 8890 7555 or email Farhana.Khan@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
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