Critical Care Registered Nurse

Job summary

Lead excellence in inpatient care by establishing strong patient relationships and implementing patient-centred care. Accountable for establishing and evaluating patient care plans in partnership with patients, carers, and the healthcare team.

Job details

Bayside Health Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026. Permanent positions Part time and full time positions available RN Grade 2 Year 1-8 (YP2-YP9) Located at Sandringham Hospital Great staff benefits! The Department An exciting opportunity is available for Critical Care trained Registered Nurses interested in joining the Sandringham Emergency Department. Sandringham Hospital is a community-based hospital with a modern department and integrated Urgent Care Centre. We have an increasing number of patients each year, with over 45,000 presentations a year on average, 30% of them children. If you want exposure to all aspects of emergency nursing, paediatric care, obstetrics & gynaecology then this place is for you. If you are looking to further develop your career, come and explore our dynamic, rewarding and high profile Alfred Health Emergency Department. The Role As an experienced clinical nurse, your practice will lead to excellence inpatient care. You understand the importance of establishing a relationship between the patient and yourself in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for your patients. You demonstrate the core nursing values of patient-centred care, trust and respect in every interaction with patients, carers and colleagues. As a nurse, you are accountable for establishing and evaluating the patient’s plan of care in partnership with the patient, their carers and other members of the health care team. You are supported in your role as a clinical nurse by all other nursing positions. Qualifications And Experience Required Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA Completion of Post Graduate Certificate in Critical Care (or equivalent) Excellent communication skills Ability to work independently and in a team Professional manner Emergency Nursing experience Emergency Triage and leadership experience Hold an appropriate visa with valid working rights Staff Benefits Support and development with experienced Clinical Nurse Educators Flexible and request rostering Exposure to a wide range of patient presentations On-site car parking Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia Please submit a copy of your Critical Care Qualification along with your application. If you have any questions please contact Alexandra Nevill and Lisa Braithwaite at ahenmworkforceandoperations@alfred.org.au Applications close 11pm AEST, Thursday, 24 September 2026 We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

What you’ll do

Lead excellence in inpatient care by establishing strong patient relationships and implementing patient-centred care. Accountable for establishing and evaluating patient care plans in partnership with patients, carers, and the healthcare team.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and a Post Graduate Certificate in Critical Care or equivalent. Requires experience in emergency nursing, triage, and leadership, along with valid working rights.

Benefits

• Support and development with experienced Clinical Nurse Educators • Flexible and request rostering • Exposure to a wide range of patient presentations • On-site car parking • Salary packaging • Novated leasing through Maxxia

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Critical Care Nursing
• Emergency Nursing
• Emergency Triage
• Paediatric Care
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Patient-Centred Care
• Clinical Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Care Planning
• Independent Work
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector