Job Description

Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Healthcare Australia Newcastle, NSW, AU

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Healthcare Australia (HCA) is Australia's leading healthcare recruitment provider and a trusted partner to public and private hospitals nationwide.
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With a range of ad hoc shifts and contract opportunities available, you'll enjoy the flexibility to choose when and where you work while gaining experience across a variety of healthcare facilities.

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- Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle and availability
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- QuickPay available for faster access to your earnings
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- Ongoing opportunities across public and private hospitals
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- Manage shifts, compliance and rewards through the eHCA app
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- Opportunities available throughout Newcastle and surrounding regions
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- Free uniform and ID badge provided
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- Access to education, training and professional development opportunities
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- Travel allowance and accommodation are provided
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About the Role

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As an ICU Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality care to critically ill patients within rapid-paced intensive care environments while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Delivering safe,



evidence-based nursing care within ICU settings
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- Monitoring and assessing complex patient conditions
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- Recognising and responding to clinical deterioration
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- Managing ventilated and high-dependency patients
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- Administering medications, infusions and critical care interventions
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- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and patient records
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- Adhering to facility policies and best practice standards
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About You To be considered, you will have:

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- Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
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- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
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- Ability to work confidently in high-acuity environments
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- Current National Police Check
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- Full Australian working rights
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- Availability for day, night and weekend shifts
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About HCA

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Healthcare Australia is Australia's largest healthcare solutions provider. We connect healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities across hospitals, aged care, community care and healthcare organisations nationwide.

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Locum cover is required from 14 - 13 September 2026. Travel allowance and accommodation are provided.

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For over 65 years, we've learned how to successfully attract, further educate, promote and retain Australia's best health care professionals; through an unwavering dedication to quality employment.

📌 Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (Icu) (New South Wales)
🏢 Healthcare Australia
📍 New South Wales