• Fixed Term positions available for an immersive professional development opportunity with the possibility of ongoing contract.


• Learn entry level theory and knowledge underpinning intensive care nursing whilst being supported clinically at the bedside.


• Select your location preference and be part of a part of Monash Health's Critical Care Program.

Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful.

Our Journey

About Intensive Care Units: 

Monash Medical Centre, Clayton boasts a busy 22 funded-bed Medical/ Surgical tertiary unit specialising in Neuro Surgery, Obstetrics, Upper GI Surgery and Cardiothoracic post op surgical care.

Dandenong Hospital is a bed general Medical/Surgical unit specialising in Colorectal, Orthopaedic and Plastic/ENT post op surgical care.

A Day in the life or a Registered Nurse in ICU

We are excited to announce new opportunities for Registered Nurses in the New Starter Program (NSP) within Intensive Care Units at:

• Monash Medical Centre, Clayton


• Dandenong Hospital

These are Part Time, Fixed Term roles (to start August 2022 to February 2023), working across supported clinical shifts within the unit, in preparation for you to take on further studies within Critical Care studies.

The program will comprise of seven study days (56 hours of contact time) with clinical hurdles and assessments comprised of an oral presentation and exam. Your learning objectives will be guided and supported by our Clinical Educators dedicated within the respective intensive care units.  At the completion of the NSP program, you will gain knowledge and confidence of a range of skills and competencies, with ability to:

• Maintain an environment that contributes to the delivery of safe and effective care.


• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions


• Provide safe and effective care to patients receiving ventilatory/oxygenation support.


• Identify the consequences of critical illness

What you Bring:

We are looking for highly motivated Registered Nurses who are looking to join a dynamic team with a focus on delivering a high standard of care, innovation and expertise.

ICU offers opportunities for ongoing clinical and professional development through a supportive and dedicated education team. For consideration of this role you will need;

• Commitment to delivering patient centred care & a patient advocacy


• Demonstrated experience in recent Acute Nursing


• Excellent time management & communication skills


• Australian working rights


• Current AHPRA registration


• Employee level Working with Children Check card

In return:

You will join our skilled workforce and benefit from

• A supportive environment encouraging Post Graduate studies


• Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base


• Mentorship & career guidance

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Recruitment Specialist Lucy Johnston on 0436626130

Monash Health is a great place to work

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay


• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program


• free flu vaccinations


• private health insurance at discounted rates


• health imaging services


• + more

Monash Health is the largest public health service in Victoria, employing more than 20,000 people who work across 40 locations delivering healthcare services through our five hospitals and our extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and ICare values.

How to Apply

We’re only able to accept applications submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System.

For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents