Our team combine the professional development benefits of working at a nationally leading ICT unit, with an unparalleled lifestyle in one of Australia’s most dynamically evolving cities.
Culture
The Canberra ICU team enjoy a clearly defined career path with access to world-class research, education, training and equipment.
We offer a family friendly and flexible working environment that embraces a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare. Our nursing, medical, allied health and support staff work collegiately and respectfully to drive exceptional patient outcomes.Our team are diverse but all share our core values which are the foundation of our ICU.
We set our bar high. Ability and hardwork go hand in hand.
We deliver uncompromising care for our patients, from advice to treatment.
We're honest with our patients and consistent in protocol and standards.
ICU supports our staff in their professional and personal endeavours. We offer flexible working hours, mentor programs and bedside teaching opportunities. Our Critical Care Frontline Leadership supports leadership as close to the bedside as possible and supports the team on the frontline.
We have a multi-disciplinary approach to healthcare. Our nursing, medical, allied health and support staff are essential to the quality support we give patients. We are a family friendly culture that empowers patients and families to live out their lives. We lead the way with our humanistic approach to end of life care.
We have clearly articulated career pathways for our staff, from novice to senior clinicians, everyone is well-supported at ICU. Staff are supported and expected to rotate through all areas of the ICU. We believe in “growing” your own nurses and empowering all staff to achieve.
Opportunities
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View moreWe are always looking for skilled, enthusiastic staff to join our team and enjoy the great lifestyle Canberra has to offer. Please contact us for more information on career opportunities.
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View moreEntry into the Intensive Care Unit medical stream is via the Critical Care Training Program. During the four term year, JMOs will be rotated through anaesthetics, emergency department and intensive care unit. There are also currently rotations to Shoalhaven hospital, and potentially Bega hospital in the future.
The education program in intensive care unit includes twice daily teaching sessions with a multidisciplinary focus. There are also extensive preparation courses for the primary and secondary examinations. Simulated learning environments are utilised fortnightly for crisis team practice scenarios.
Medical staff seeking senior positions are encouraged to contact the Clinical Director via ICU@act.gov.au
New Graduate Positions
There are two intakes per year for new graduate nurses (Transition to Practice Program). Canberra ICU accepts the best new graduates for their second rotation.
If accepted for your second rotation we offer you a 12 month rotation through ICU.
There are two intakes per year in February & August. Any Registered Nurse with at least one year experience is welcome to apply. Prior experience in critical care is not necessary.
The Foundation program is a 12 month program and aimed at the novice nurse. It’s a preceptor program tailored to individual’s needs and is supported by Clinical Support Nurse & Clinical Development Nurses.
Permanent employment opportunities are available on completion of the Foundation program. Email icu@act.gov.au for more information.
We welcome applications from experienced nurses through our regular recruitment channel: ACT Health
All applications must be processed through the external recruitment site. Please email your expressions of interest to our Nurse Unit Mananger at icu@act.gov.au