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Critical Care Registered Nurse

Cairns, Queensland, au

A$39.96–54.01/hour

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Full-time

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Description (EN)

Cairns Private Hospital in tropical Cairns in far north Queensland, Australia, is a modern, well-equipped facility which offers a comprehensive range of medical and allied services. Situated only 150 metres back from the Cairns Esplanade, the Hospital is easy walking distance from the heart of the tourist mecca of Cairns. Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Cairns Private Hospital is committed to the provision of first class medical care for the people of the region and the thousands of tourists who visit the area.

Ramsay Health Care is one of the largest and most respected private hospital operators in the country. 

Bring your critical care or coronary skills to the beautiful tropical Cairns and secure a position with Australia's largest private health care provider!

 

Join our dedicated Critical Care Unit at Cairns Private Hospital! We are an 8-bedded unit with primary focus on high dependency and cardiac care patients. As a Critical Care Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing outstanding clinical care and exceptional customer service to patients and their families.  This will involve assessing, planning, coordinating and evaluating the care delivery needs of each individual patient in your care.  

About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong clinical skill set with extensive experience in critical care. 

You will also demonstrate:

  • Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse 
  • Minimum 2 years' recent critical care experience is essential 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Flexibility to work a 7-day rotating roster
  • Formal qualifications in Critical Care desirable, but not essential

Employee Benefits
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

  • Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
  • Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
  • Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
  • Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
  • Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Remuneration: On offer for this position is a base hourly rate of $39.96 - $54.01 + superannuation, exclusive of penalties and allowances (*QLD RN/Midwife Level 1 Gr1-Gr8*).

  • Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
  • According to the role, Ramsay may require proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply Now

Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today and join us at Cairns Private Hospital. All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 20th October 2026

Reference number: JR116327 

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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