Registered Nurse - RPA Intensive Care Service - Casual Pool
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ638412
Are you an experienced ICU nurse ready to take the next leap in your career?
Do you thrive in high‑acuity, fast‑paced environments where your expertise truly makes a difference?
Do you want the ability to pick your own roster, offering the ultimate flexibility in shift working?
About the Role
Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, one of Australia’s most advanced and respected critical care services, is expanding. We’re seeking skilled, motivated, and dynamic Registered Nurses to join our 50‑bed ICU.
RPA is currently undergoing the largest redevelopment in its history, and we will be moving to a brand new, state-of-the-art unit with additional beds when complete.
Why Join RPA ICU?
RPA is a world‑renowned quaternary referral centre and the largest ICU service in New South Wales. Working here means stepping into a clinical environment unmatched in complexity, scale, and opportunity.
A Centre of Excellence
- High‑Volume ECMO Service: Develop elite skills in one of Australia’s busiest ECMO programs, including participation in the statewide on‑call roster.
- NSW Liver Transplant Centre: Care for some of the most complex transplant patients in the country.
- Virtual ICU (vICU): Contribute to an innovative program supporting clinicians and patients in regional and remote NSW.
Unparalleled Clinical Diversity
With 50 beds across four specialised units, you’ll be exposed to a broad spectrum of critical care:
- Cardiothoracic ICU
- Neurosciences ICU
- General ICU (Green & Blue Units)
From major trauma and multi‑organ failure to complex cardiac, neurosurgical, and general surgical cases, you’ll work at the cutting edge of acute care.
12-hour and 8-hour shift patterns available, with the flexibility to choose your own hours. Shifts available for all shifts Monday to Sunday.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Has current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Experienced: Confident in intensive care nursing and comfortable managing high‑acuity patients, post-graduate certification in critical care highly desirable (ideally 2+ years experience in ICU nursing).
- Dynamic: Able to adapt quickly to changing clinical priorities.
- Collaborative: Committed to multidisciplinary teamwork and exceptional patient‑centred care.
Benefits
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For further information, please contact Cormac Heffernan via email at Cormac.Heffernan@health.nsw.gov.au.
If you’re ready to elevate your ICU career and work within one of Australia’s most advanced critical care environments, whilst having the ultimate flexibility in shifts, we would love to hear from you!
Applications Close: 10 March 2026
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
