Registered Nurse

NSW Health; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health at Auburn District Hospital is seeking a Permanent Full Time Registered Nurse for the Paediatric Unit. Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to infants, children and adolescents in a fast-paced clinical environment, while advocating for children and families.

Join a supportive multidisciplinary team, supervise junior staff and contribute to positive health outcomes for young patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Registration required with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated paediatric nursing experience.
• Understanding of evidence-based best practice.
• Ability to inform and engage patients and families.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to paediatric patients (infants, children, adolescents).
• Deliver person-centred, family-focused nursing care.
• Assess, monitor and respond to changing patient conditions in a busy clinical environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support treatment, discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Supervise, mentor and support enrolled nurses, assistants in nursing and students during clinical placement.
• Advocate for children and families while promoting safe, efficient and culturally respectful healthcare delivery.

Skills

Paediatric nursing

Evidence-based practice

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Experience in Paediatric Nursing

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Job description

Make a meaningful difference in children's health and wellbeing

Join a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team

Grow your paediatric nursing career in a dynamic hospital setting

Deliver exceptional paediatric care, advocate for children and families, and build positive health outcomes in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Auburn District Hospital

Where you'll be working

Auburn District Hospital is a valued community hospital providing high-quality healthcare services to a culturally diverse population. Our Paediatric Unit is committed to delivering safe, compassionate and family-centred care while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for staff to thrive and grow.

Working alongside experienced clinicians and multidisciplinary teams, you'll have the opportunity to develop your paediatric nursing expertise while making a genuine impact on the lives of children and their families.

What you'll be doing

As a Registered Nurse in the Paediatric Unit, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to infants, children and adolescents, ensuring positive experiences and outcomes for patients and their families.

• Deliver person-centred, family-focused nursing care that meets the individual needs of paediatric patients
• Assess, monitor and respond to changing patient conditions in a busy clinical environment
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to support treatment, discharge planning and continuity of care
• Supervise, mentor and support enrolled nurses, assistants in nursing and students during clinical placement
• Advocate for children and families while promoting safe, efficient and culturally respectful healthcare delivery

Selection Criteria

• Registration: Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• 1. Demonstrated experience in Paediatric Nursing and evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintain competence and enhancement of skills.
• 2. Demonstrated understanding of evidence-based best practice and its contribution to changing practice and policies within the organisation.
• 3. Demonstrated ability to ensure patients, carers, and families are well informed, engaged and confident about their care and treatment, within the scope of a Registered Nurse.
• 4. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• 5. Demonstrated critical thinking abilities, prioritisation and communication skills, whilst effectively following directions.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Requisition ID: REQ697792
Applications Close: 12th October 2026

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• For inquiries about the role, contact Keti Ristevska on **************@health.nsw.gov.au