CCLHD - Registered Nurse-ICU

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time and Part Time – 6 to 12 months contracts available
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 to $51.08 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Location: Gosford
Requisition ID: REQ591280
Applications Close:  Sunday 11 August 2025 at 11.59pm

This is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks’ notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency. 

Make a Difference, One Patient at a Time – Step into the Fast-Paced World of Intensive Care Nursing at Gosford Hospital. Temporary Full-Time and Part time RN Roles Now Open!

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) are seeking committed and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our Intensive Care Unit—where each shift presents the chance to make a real impact by providing high-quality, patient-centred care to critically ill patients
 
About the Role

As a valued member of our Intensive Care Unit, you will deliver expert, compassionate nursing care to critically ill patients requiring complex assessment, high-level monitoring, and intensive therapeutic interventions. Working in a dynamic and high-acuity environment, you will utilise advanced clinical skills to respond rapidly to changes in patient conditions, support life-saving treatments, and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

You will be responsible for comprehensive care planning, implementing evidence-based practices, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and excellence in critical care. This role requires strong clinical judgment, emotional resilience, and a commitment to maintaining best practices in intensive care nursing. 
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
 
About You

•        You are a Registered Nurse with current authority to practise with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
•        You bring recent clinical experience in critical care or a related specialty, along with a strong commitment to quality improvement, ongoing practice development, and evidence-based care.
•        You’re a confident communicator, with well-developed written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, and you’re comfortable using clinical information systems and digital tools to support safe, effective patient care.
  

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement. 

Benefits

•        Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
•        Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
•        Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
•        Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.
 
Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

•        Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
 
Additional Information
 
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

Need More Information?
 
For role-related queries, please contact Susan Lamb on:
Phone: 0434 323 553
Email: sue.lamb@health.nsw.gov.au
 
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
 
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