Registered Nurse - ICU (Incentives Offered)

*This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). 

Requisition ID: REQ651048
Employment Type: Full -time / Part-time / Casual options considered
Position Classification: Registered Nurse 
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) 
Hours per week: 38
Applications Close:  23 April 2026
Vaccination Category: A
Location: Griffith

* 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.
 

Do you bring compassion, clinical excellence, and commitment to every shift?
 

About the Opportunity

We are currently recruiting Registered Nurses to join our team in a brand new, purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility. Designed with both patients and staff in mind, our environment supports best practice, innovation, and collaboration—empowering you to deliver exceptional care every day.
This critical frontline role is ideal for an experienced Intensive Care Nurse looking to advance in their specialty. Working alongside passionate clinicians, you will be delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families.

As the Registered Nurse, you will demonstrate:

• Exceptional Patient Care: Aligning to policy and working within your scope of practice to assess, plan, implement and deliver comprehensive care plans that reflect the identified needs and goals of the patient.
• Critical Thinking: Identify and develop safe and effective strategies to improve practice and patient safety.
• Communication and Teamwork: Maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, patients, carers and families.
• Professional Development: Maintain professional growth and development by participating in educational opportunities.
  
  To find out more, please review the Position Description

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse, and at least 4 years nursing experience in adult ICU nursing.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and respond flexibly to changing clinical priorities.
• A commitment to patient-centred care, cultural safety, and continuous professional development.
• Prior experience working within adult medical ICU is essential
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and willingness to upskill to meet the evolving needs of the ICU team at Griffith.

Why join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Make an impact in diverse regional communities
• Competitive salary with generous packaging up to $20,600 + novated leasing 
• Career growth through ongoing professional development
• Health & wellbeing support, including EAP and Fitness Passport
• Relocation support and temporary accommodation services may be applicable for suitable applicants
• Up to $10k NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme  + $10k rolling annual incentive (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Julie Henderson NUM via Julie.Henderson1@health.nsw.gov.au, if you have any questions about this role. Your application will need to include:

• A current CV
• A cover letter
• Responses to the application questions

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander,  you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.