Registered Nurse - Acute Medical Inpatient Unit - Various Contracts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Salary packaging

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Acute Medical Inpatient Unit at Westmead. The role requires delivering safe, compassionate care to patients and their families within the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, on a seven-day rotating roster.

You will model professional behaviour aligned with NSW Health CORE values and work within a multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of care. Prior acute hospital experience is essential and ongoing professional development is supported.

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Current Acute Nursing experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families.
• Act as a role model while promoting NSW Health CORE values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
• Contribute to rotating seven-day rosters and maintain professional standards.

Skills

Verbal and interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Acute nursing skills

Roster management

Education

RN registration with AHPRA

Job description

Registered Nurse - Acute Medical Inpatient Unit - Various Contracts

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:81748.17 - 114771.98 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ699276
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 18 October 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Megan Jones on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing

The Registered Nurse provides safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families of Sydney Children's Hospital Network.
The Registered Nurse acts as a role model by demonstrating behaviour and interacting with patients, their families and employees in a way that promotes a culture and standards that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness , Respect and Empowerment.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Current Acute Nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• Capacity to work a seven (7) day rotating roster including public holidays.

Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.