POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Clinical ICU Registered Nurse

Position Code: 254423

Department: Intensive Care Department

Reporting To: Intensive Care Nurse Unit Manager

Terms: Full Time/Part Time/Casual

Remuneration: EBA Wyvern Private Hospital

1. POSITION SUMMARY

Wyvern Private Hospital is seeking dedicated and highly skilled Registered Clinical ICU
Nurses to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team. The successful candidates will play a
crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care in a critical care setting. Our ICU nurses
are essential in ensuring that our patients receive exceptional care without compromise,
adhering to the highest clinical standards.

2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU, including monitoring

vital signs, administering medications, and implementing treatment plans.
- Perform ongoing patient assessments to identify changes in condition, report, respond

appropriately with immediate intervention when necessary.
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including doctors, allied health professionals, and

other nursing staff, to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to patient care.
- Educate patients and their families on the patient's condition, treatment plans, and recovery

processes, ensuring they are fully informed and supported.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring that all care and interventions are

thoroughly documented in accordance with hospital policies and legal requirements.
- Follow all ICU protocols, including infection control procedures, Work Health and safety

guidelines, to maintain a secure environment for patients and staff.
- Respond swiftly and efficiently to Clinical emergencies, providing advanced life support as

necessary,



and participating in code blue and other emergency procedures.
- Engage In ongoing professional development and training, contributing to the continuous

Improvement of the ICU'S clinical practices and patient outcomes.
- Adhere to the Poisons Act and National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards

3. KEY STAKEHOLDERS/CONTACTS

- Intensive Care Specialists

- VMO’s

- Nurse Unit Manager

- Clinical Nurse Educator

- Allied Health

- Infection Control

- Patients and carers

- Wyvern Hospital Executives

4. SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES & COMPETENCIES

4.1 Essential

- Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a

Registered Nurse, Division 1 (AHPRA)

- Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Nursing or equivalent or working towards.

- Minimum of 2 years Continuous experience working in an ICU or similar critical care

environment.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances

- Valid Working with Children Check

- National Police Check

- 100-point check

- Full Australian Working Rights (Sponsorships not available at this stage)

- Proof of vaccinations.

- Blood Secure e learning

4.2 Desirable

- Clinical Expertise: Proficient in delivering high-quality nursing care in a critical care

environment

- With advanced skills, including management of ventilated patients, management of

inotropes, vasodilators and epidural infusions.




- Previous Neurosurgical Intensive Care experience

- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to

convey complex information clearly and compassionately.
- Team work: Ability to work effectively within the multidisciplinary team, fostering a

collaborative and supportive work workplace.
- Problem-solving: Strong critical thinking and problem- solving skills, with the ability to

make sound decisions under pressure.
- Empathy & Compassion: A genuine commitment to providing compassionate care that

aligns with Wyvern Private Hospital's "Care Without Compromise" philosophy.

5. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION REQUIREMENTS

- Complies with and demonstrates a positive commitment to the following legislation:

Nursing and Midwifery board of Australia.
- Australian Council of Critical Care Nurses (ACCN) (Desirable Membership)

6. THE VALUES OF WYVERN HEALTH

The foundation stone of the Wyvern Health approach is adherence to our core values at
every patient interaction and with every interaction with our work colleagues, customers and
the community within which we operate.

These values of teamwork, integrity, accountability and respect underpin all Wyvern Health
activity and ensure confidence in Wyvern Health’s services and business and will ensure that
we provide ‘Care without Compromise’ as well as create an environment in which everyone
can flourish. Every staff member, without exception, is expected to conduct themselves in a
manner consistent with these values.

Name of Authorising Person: Darren McNaught

Role Authority: Nurse Unit Manager Intensive Care

Date Authorised: 19th December 2024

Date Reviewed: 7th January 2025

Date Published: 7th January 2025

📌 Nurse: ICU (Terrey Hills)
🏢 Wyvern Private Hospital
📍 Terrey Hills