Registered Nurse - ICU/CCU/A&E – Lake Macquarie Private Hospital – Part Time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced and highly skilled Critical Care experienced Registered Nurses to join our dynamic and patient‑focused team. The ideal candidate will bring advanced clinical expertise, sound critical thinking, and a strong commitment to delivering safe, high‑quality care to patients with complex and life‑threatening conditions.

As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive nursing care, respond swiftly to acute exacerbation, and contribute to a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Deliver expert, evidence‑based nursing care to critically ill patients requiring intensive monitoring, advanced therapies, and complex interventions.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, identify clinical deterioration, and initiate timely and appropriate interventions.
• Safely manage advanced technologies including ventilators, invasive lines, haemodynamic monitoring, and continuous infusion therapies.
• Contribute to rapid response and emergency situations with confidence and clinical precision.

About Our ICU, A&E, and CCU
Lake Macquarie Private Hospital has 12 qualified ICU beds with haemodynamic monitoring as well as a 24/7 6 bed Emergency department. The hospital is well equipped with a team of Intensivists, experienced ICU trained nursing staff, and 24 hour dedicated medical cover.  Specialising in post operative care for cardiothoracic and other advanced surgical procedures, you’ll be working with leading specialists providing high quality critical care services to the community.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for a proactive, knowledgeable, and empathetic Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering the highest standard of patient-centred critical care.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 3 years’ nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• Recent experience in Intensive Care nursing (essential).
• Postgraduate ICU qualifications and/or relevant certifications (highly regarded).
• Sound understanding of infection control, patient safety, and clinical best practices.
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

About Us

Lake Macquarie is a 187-bed private hospital, offering medical and surgical services, 15km south of New Castle. Our hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, and a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964. 

Requirements

• Provide or complete a National Police Check (conducted within the last 12 months)
• Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases. 

Remuneration

On offer is a base hourly rate ranging from $44.61 - $56.52 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (NSW Ramsay Healthcare Nurses & Midwives - RN/Midwife Level 1 gr3-gr8).

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For further enquiries, please contact Joel Budden (BuddenJ@ramsayhealth.com.au).

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com