Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit

Position overview

Employment Type: Part time (64 hours per fortnight), fixed term parental leave position

+ Commencing: November 2026

+ Ending: July 2027

+ Possibility to extend with additional hours available

Location: Warrnambool Campus

Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 2

Salary Range: $86,580 - $107,510 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and skilled Critical Care Nurse to join our growing team.

In this role, you will work within our Intensive Care/High Dependency Unit, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to a diverse patient population, ranging from paediatrics to the elderly. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative multidisciplinary team, committed to clinical excellence and patient-centred care.

What you bring

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

Post-graduate critical care qualifications or relevant clinical experience in a Critical Care environment

Desire to learn and develop further expertise in critical care

Strong clinical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills at all levels

Commitment to ongoing education and professional development

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions

Internal and external professional development opportunities

Ongoing clinical supervision

A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs

* Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 1 November 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

Police Record Check

Employee Working with Children's Check, where required

* Current Immunisation status

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

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