Paediatric Registered Nurse

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the Paediatric ward at Hornsby Hospital. This permanent part-time role involves coordinating and delivering high-quality care to paediatric patients from newborn to 18 years, supported by the senior nursing team.

Candidates must hold RN Division 1 with AHPRA, demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and be committed to ongoing professional development within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse - Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.
• A commitment to excellence in nursing practice and continuing professional development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• An understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements of the Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high quality care to Paediatric patients and families.
• Work with a CNE/CNC and NUM support structure.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Clinical knowledge

Clinical problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (Division 1) AHPRA

Job description

Hornsby Hospital’s Paediatric ward is looking for an enthusiastic RN to work with a passionate team in a small but busy department.

Employment Type

Permanent Part Time

Position Classification

Registered Nurse

Remuneration

$41.23 - $57.88 per hour

Hours Per Week

24

Requisition ID

REQ702335

Who we are

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism

Where you'll be working

You will be working in the Paediatirc unit at Hornsby Ku-ring-Gai Hospital caring for patients from the ages of newborn to 18 years of age. The patients are made up of General Medical/Surgical/ ENT/MH and eating disorders. The team is made up of a group of clinicians who love working with Children, adolescents and their families.

What you'll be doing

As a qualified Registered Nurse, you will be coordinating and delivering high quality care to your Paediatric patients and families. This is both challenging and rewarding at the same time and your role is supported by both CNE/CNC and NUM.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
3. Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.
4. A commitment to excellence in nursing practice and continuing professional development.
5. Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
6. An understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements of the Registered Nurse.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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Applications Close: 9 November 2026