Critical Care Registered Nurse ED

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About Emergency Services

Emergency Services at the Austin consists of the Austin Emergency Department (ED) and Short Stay Unit (SSU). The Emergency Department services approximately 89,000 patients per year, made up of 20% paediatric presentations and 30% presenting via Ambulance Department managing both non-admitted and admitted patient volumes. The Emergency Department sees undifferentiated patient presentations with the aim to assess, workup, and progress care for a broad range of specialties. Emergency care is defined with associated timely care, targets outlined through Austin Health’s Statement of priorities with the Department of Health. Our service is delivered in a timely, compassionate, and appropriate manner, enhanced through teaching, research and the development of new technologies and processes.  

The Short Stay Unit is a 28-bed unit which is co-located with the Emergency Department, and their workforce models. Patients admitted to Short Stay usually have a rapidly reversible condition which either requires a short period of treatment or observation, where the likelihood of safe discharge can occur within a 24 period.

The Emergency Service is at the forefront of new and innovative models of Emergency care and is a contemporary leader in Emergency Medicine and Nursing education, research, and quality. Our strong focus on nursing education provides opportunities offering both a post graduate course in critical care nursing, Graduate Nurse Program and an Emergency Foundations program each year supported by dedicated educational teams.

The Austin Emergency Services is undertaking an expansion from 2025-2028 with additional treatment models and space, which will continue to support the delivery of exceptional care observing best practice through contemporary models. Austin Health offers nursing educational opportunities and career development within a collaborative team aimed at providing the best in care. 

About the role 

As a clinical nurse you are supported in your role by all other nursing ED positions that will lead you to provide excellence in patient care. An understanding of the importance of establishing a relationship between the patient and yourself, to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients in your care is essential.

You will demonstrate the core nursing values of patient centred care, trust and respect in every interaction with patients, and your colleagues. As the primary 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.

In your role as a Registered Nurse, you are responsible for facilitating the plan of care for our patients. The purpose of the position is to ensure that nursing care is provided in a safe and supportive environment and of a high standard to ensure that services and care provided are in accordance with legislation, protocols policies, procedures and guidelines.

There are multiple ongoing full time and part time positions avaliable. 

About you 

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• A commitment to Austin Health values
• Registered Nurse AHPRA registration
• Post graduate Certificate in Critical Care nursing qualification
• Experience and competence to work in the critical care nursing discipline.
• A patient focused approach to care
• A positive approach to ongoing self-education and skill development

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Jaclynn Markham, Clinical Nurse Manager at Jaclynn.Markham@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Tuesday 10 March 2026