Role title: Critical Care Outreach Nurse Role type: Permanent full time Role grade: Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) Shift details: 24/7 rotating roster (12 hour shifts day + night) Department and location: Intensive Care Unit, St Vincent's Public Hospital, Sydney Salary: $158,****** - $169,****** (NP)/ $149,****** - $152,****** (CNC2) + super.
About the role
St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, is establishing a Critical Care Outreach Nursing (CCON) Team, and applications are invited from experienced and motivated Registered Nurses to join this new and important service.
An exciting opportunity for an endorsed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 (CNC2) with a strong commitment to progressing toward Nurse Practitioner endorsement, to play a key role in improving the recognition and response to clinical deterioration across the organisation.
Provide advanced assessment and management of the acutely deteriorating patient
Support early recognition and response to clinical deterioration
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
Demonstrate clinical leadership, education, and patient advocacy
Support upskilling and capability building of the nursing workforce
Contribute to service development, quality improvement, research, and evidence-based practice
Professional Development & Support
For CNC2 applicants, this role offers a structured and supported pathway to Nurse Practitioner endorsement, including:
Mentorship from senior clinicians and Nurse Practitioners
Clinical supervision and advanced practice support
Assistance with portfolio development and endorsement requirements
Access to ongoing education and career development opportunities
About you
Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)



with the AHPRA and if applicable endorsed by the NMBA to practice as a Nurse Practitioner (or undertaking study that will lead to endorsement as a nurse practitioner by the NMBA)
Approved postgraduate qualification in Critical Care
Minimum of five years full time, post registration experience & three years' full-time experience in a relevant critical care setting
Current accreditation in Advanced Life Support Training
Advanced clinical reasoning and ability to manage acutely unwell patients
Proven leadership and ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams
Strong communication, teaching, and patient advocacy skills
What we can offer you
Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations
Coming from NSW Health?
Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
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📌 Critical Care Nursing Outreach (Sydney)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Sydney