Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Perm FT/PT or Casual
Requisition ID: REQ669563
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time (minimum 24 hours per week) or Casual, up to 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $40.02 - $56.19 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bowral & District Hospital - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Applications close: 28/06/2026
Contact: Nicole Gray - Nurse Unit Manager, Intensive Care Unit on 0436 805 744 | Nicole.Gray@health.nsw.gov.au
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Bowral Hospital is seeking driven, dedicated, and passionate Registered Nurses to join our dynamic and highly skilled Intensive Care Unit. This is your opportunity to step into a role where your expertise, compassion, and commitment truly matter.
As part of our ICU team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional care to critically ill patients in a fast‑paced, supportive, and deeply rewarding environment. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team that values clinical excellence, patient safety, and genuine compassion.
Why you'll love this role:
- Advanced clinical development — Build high‑level ICU skills with structured support and hands‑on learning.
- Critical thinking growth — Strengthen your decision‑making in complex, high‑acuity situations.
- A culture of continuous improvement — Contribute to innovation, quality initiatives, and better patient outcomes.
- Mentorship from experienced clinicians — Work with senior nurses and specialists who are committed to your professional growth.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who are passionate about critical care nursing.
Previous Intensive Care experience is preferred; however, it is not essential, and applicants with a strong interest in developing their skills in this specialty are encouraged to apply!
You are:
- Motivated and committed: You are driven to provide high‑quality care and grow as a critical care nurse.
- Team‑focused: You demonstrate a positive attitude and contribute to a supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
- Clear communicator: You exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Organised and resilient: You manage time effectively, prioritise competing demands, and adapt well in a dynamic clinical setting.
- Growth‑oriented and patient‑centred: You show initiative, deliver safe, patient‑centred care, and are open to feedback and continuous professional development.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an environment appropriate to the relevant speciality.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs.
- Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of evidenced based nursing care.
Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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