Macquarie University Health – Macquarie University NSW

17h ago , from Macquarie University Hospital

The Registered Nurse (RN) role is an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team that meets the diverse needs of patients using contemporary professional best practice standards. The RN applies advanced risk assessments, plans interventions, and delivers care that is secure, appropriate and clinically effective.
The role of the RN incorporates the following but not limited to: unsupervised clinical practice, patient advocate, supervision and mentorship / preceptorship, counselling, interaction / liaison within a team as well as accurate and timely documentation.

- Salary Package: From $82,666 – $110,115 per annum (RN Level 2-8) or Enrolled Nurse classification + 12% superannuation +access to salary packaging via Maxxiato maximise your take-home pay (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing). Salary based on the enterprise agreement and relevant nursing experience year level.
- Join Australia's only university-owned academic health precinct where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged
- Join a unit that is actively expanding its capacity and capabilities to meet growing demand.

Deliver expert critical care in a growing, high-acuity ICU/CCU at the forefront of integrated academic healthcare

Are you an experienced Intensive Care or Coronary Care Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Macquarie University Health is seeking permanent full-time Registered Nurse to join our expanding Intensive Care/Coronary Care Unit. This is an exciting time to be part of our team as our ICU continues to grow,



with increasing patient volumes and an expanding range of complex procedures reflecting the trust placed in our unit by referring hospitals across the state.

Our 20-bed ICU/CCU provides specialist care across Adult Neurosurgery (including cerebrovascular, general neurosurgery, and spinal surgery), cardiothoracic surgery, ENT, plastics, head and neck surgery, and general surgery. As a recognised centre of excellence, the unit receives acute neurosurgical referrals from hospitals throughout New South Wales, and our trajectory of growth means you will be part of a team delivering care at the cutting edge of critical care nursing.

This is more than a clinical role, it is an opportunity to practise in an academically integrated environment where research, education and clinical excellence converge. You will be supported to develop your skills, contribute to evidence-based practice, and help shape the future of critical care delivery.

These two permanent full-time positions are available for immediate start, offering you the chance to join a unit that is actively expanding its capacity and capabilities to meet growing demand.

About the Role

As an experienced Registered Nurse within our ICU/CCU, you will:

- Deliver expert, evidence-based clinical care to critically ill patients across a diverse range of surgical and medical specialities.




- Manage complex patient presentations in a high-acuity environment with increasing procedural scope and patient load.
- Actively participate in and facilitate ongoing learning and development within the unit.
- Mentor and support junior nursing staff and students, fostering an inclusive, nurturing work environment.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centred, coordinated care.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and participate in research activities aligned with our academic mission.
- Work autonomously and within a team to assess, plan and implement preventative and therapeutic care approaches.

About Us

Macquarie University Health is a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. As Australia's first and only fully integrated academic health sciences centre, we bring together Macquarie University Hospital, Clinics and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. Our model enables us to translate research into better patient outcomes, provide hands‑on learning experiences for the next generation of health professionals, and deliver innovative, patient‑centred care in a collegiate and supportive environment. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the strength that different perspectives bring to our organisation.

About You

You are a confident, dynamic and experienced critical care nurse who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment. You bring clinical expertise, a commitment to continuous learning, and a genuine passion for mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Selection Criteria

- Current AHPRA registr

📌 Registered Nurse (Sydney)
🏢 Macquarie University Health
📍 Sydney