About the Role
Our 13-bed Critical Care Unit supports approximately 1,250 admissions annually, delivering high-dependency, intensive care and specialised cardiac care services.
We are seeking experienced Critical Care Registered Nurses who have completed a
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Critical Care Nursing
to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values clinical excellence, professional development, evidence-based practice and high-quality patient outcomes.
Please note:
This role requires a completed postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Nursing.
Applicants who are currently studying, planning to commence, or do not hold this qualification are not eligible for consideration.
Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time Positions Available | $***** - $***** Per Hour + Salary Packaging
In this role, you will:
Provide advanced critical care, including invasive and non-invasive ventilation, hemofiltration, and cardiac pacing
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver and evaluate evidence-based patient care
Rotate through 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts, including weekends and night shifts
Lead and mentor in a supportive setting, upholding quality and safety standards
Support professional growth through mandatory education, research, and development initiatives
Key Responsibilities
Planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based nursing care
Develop professional practice in accordance with the health needs of the population and changing patterns of disease and illness
Act as a patient advocate and demonstrates a commitment to the patients "Charter of Healthcare Rights and "Charter of Residents' Rights and Responsibilities
Support the Nurse Unit Manager and the team to review and evaluate best practice, evidence based clinical care




Role model a positive vision for change and supports change management at both local and organisational level
Skills And Experience
Applicants
must
meet all the following requirements:
Completed Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (essential and non-negotiable)
Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA and a current practising certificate
Recent clinical experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and/or Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment, reasoning, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
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or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Emily Walter or Phoebe Roberts ICU NUM on
04•• ••• 482
for a confidential discussion.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted.
Applications will close when the position is filled.
This position is paid in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement ***********.
The classification is Registered Nurse Grade 2 (YP2 - YP9) which ranges from $***** - $***** per hour.
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.




We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
Adaptable work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
Access to Fitness Passport membership
Staff rewards and recognition programs
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs.
We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.
Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask.
Additional PPE requirements are role dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.

📌 Critical Care Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (Ballarat)
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