Registered Nurse - Transition to Critical Care Program

Job Description:

About the role:

 

Ready to take your next step in your nursing career and transition into Intensive Care?  Your ICU career starts here!

 

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with at least two years of acute hospital experience? This is your opportunity to launch a rewarding career in Intensive Care through our structured 24-month ICU Transition to Practice Program (0.8 FTE) at St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside commencing in February 2027.

 

Affiliated with Australian Catholic University (ACU), this highly regarded program combines academic learning with hands-on clinical experience in one of Queensland's largest and most advanced private intensive care units. Upon successful completion, participants will receive credit for two subjects towards a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (Intensive Care), while building the skills and confidence required for a long-term career in critical care nursing.

 

About our ICU Transition to Practice Program:

 

Designed to support experienced Registered Nurses transitioning into Intensive Care, the program offers:

 

• A comprehensive blend of self-directed learning, practical workshops and formal education
• Dedicated support and mentorship from experienced ICU educators and clinicians
• Exposure to advanced critical care technologies and complex patient presentations
• Development of critical thinking, clinical decision-making and reflective practice skills
• Opportunities to deepen your knowledge of acute deterioration, advanced therapeutics and critical care pharmacology
• A pathway to ongoing employment within our Intensive Care Unit upon successful completion

 

About our Intensive Care Unit:

Located in Chermside, just 10km north of Brisbane CBD, St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside is home to one of the largest private ICUs in Queensland. Our unit admits more than 1,450 patients each year and provides specialist care across:

 

• Cardiothoracic surgery
• Cardiology and endovascular procedures
• Major abdominal surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Renal surgery

 

Co-located with The Prince Charles Hospital, Australia's recognised cardiothoracic centre of excellence we partner in the delivery of approximately 650 private cardiothoracic surgical procedures annually. This provides our ICU team with exposure to some of the most advanced surgical and critical care practices in the country.

 

Some benefits and rewards:

• Retail and Travel Discounts; Blue light card a discounted service for frontline workers (available for over 350 brands inc. Big W, The Good Guys, Samsung), JB Hi-Fi corporate benefits, airport lounge membership discounts
• Financial Wellbeing: Salary packaging options up to $15,990, novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum, competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime
• Health and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families, fitness passport, free uniforms & annual flu vaccination, ability to purchase annual leave, discounted hospital admissions at any St Vincent’s Private Hospital, discounted private health insurance through Bupa or Medibank
• Join Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services

Things that work for us: 

 

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum two years' post-graduate experience in an acute hospital setting
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to patient-centred care and clinical excellence
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• A genuine interest in developing a career in Intensive Care Nursing
  

A workplace where you belong:

At St Vincent's, we're committed to creating a workplace where every person feels valued, respected and supported to thrive. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve.

Guided by our values of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence, we are proud to provide exceptional care while supporting our people to build meaningful and rewarding careers.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Pre-Employment checks:

 

Employment is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks which may include a Working with Children check (i.e. a Blue Card).  For further information about St Vincent’s commitment to Child Safety, visit St Vincent's Code of Conduct.

 

St Vincent's has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings and evidence may be required for proof of immunity.

 

Respectfully, no agencies please.  Apply NOW!

Closing Date:

17 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

View Code of Conduct