Job Overview & Organization Mission

Darwin Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Intensive Care Registered Nurse to care for critically ill medical and surgical patients in the Top End.

Darwin Private Hospital is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit. You will manage high-acuity surgical, medical, and cardiothoracic cases in a supportive private hospital setting.

As a key member of the team at Darwin Private Hospital in Darwin, NT, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Deliver 1:1: Deliver 1:1 intensive care nursing to mechanically ventilated and hemodynamically unstable patients.
• Titrate vasoactive: Titrate vasoactive infusions, manage continuous arterial lines, and assist with bedside procedures.
• Conduct thorough: Conduct thorough respiratory, neurological, and physiological patient evaluations.
• Provide compassionate: Provide compassionate communication and updates to families during critical illnesses.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at Darwin Private Hospital, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing & Critical Care Certificate.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 2-5 Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• Current unconditional registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 2 years recent clinical experience in an accredited Intensive Care Unit.
• Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Intensive Care / Critical Care Nursing (or enrolled).
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) credentials.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At Darwin Private Hospital, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$96,000 – AU$114,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Top-tier salary $96,000 – $114,000 + 11.5% super + generous NT allowances and shift rates.
• Relocation assistance package and transitional accommodation support for interstate applicants.
• Tropical Top End lifestyle with national parks, outdoor markets, and vibrant multicultural community.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: Darwin Private Hospital

Darwin Private Hospital is the Northern Territory’s premier private surgical and medical hospital, operated by Healthscope.

Darwin Private Hospital is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Darwin Private Hospital careers gateway.