Registered Nurse - Transition to Specialty Practice - Intensive Care Unit

Part time position, ongoing (0.8FTE)

Cabrini Malvern

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By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year.

At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient-centred care in well- resourced, world class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally.

About the Program

The Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) – Intensive Care Program is a comprehensive, supported pathway for Registered Nurses looking to develop specialist skills in critical care nursing.

Commencing in February 2027, this part time opportunity (0.8FTE) combines structured education with hands-on clinical experience, providing the knowledge, confidence and support needed to transition into the dynamic and rewarding ICU environment. Participants will work rotating shifts while undertaking the program.

Working within Cabrini’s 16-bed Level 3 Intensive Care Unit, you will care for patients requiring complex medical, surgical and critical care management, supported by experienced clinicians, educators and leaders.

About Our ICU

Cabrini’s ICU provides care for patients requiring advanced critical care, including:

• Major surgical and post-cardiac surgery recovery
• Respiratory failure and advanced respiratory support
• Neurological and neurosurgical conditions
• Sepsis, renal failure and multi-organ dysfunction
• Emergency admissions and inter-hospital transfers

The Program

Commencing February 2027, the TSP program offers:

• Structured online, face-to-face and clinical learning
• Dedicated study days focused on critical care nursing
• Supported clinical practice with experienced ICU preceptors
• Ongoing mentorship from Nurse Educators and ICU leadership
• Opportunities for future postgraduate critical care studies
• A collaborative and supportive learning environment

About You

You are a motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about developing a career in intensive care nursing and committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

To be successful, you will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Minimum 18 months post-registration acute nursing experience
• A commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Alignment with Cabrini’s Mission and Values

What we offer:

• Salary packaging: up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus $2650 meal & entertainment card benefits
• Convenience: Vibrant Malvern location, close to local shops, cafes and public transport
• Travel Perks: Myki Commuter discounted fares
• A commitment to health and well-being initiatives including discounted access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to a range of retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services

​Interested? For further information view the full position description here OR contact Catherine Cross Nurse Manager on 03 9508 1078

Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate – so don’t wait to get your application in.

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.