Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Services, CHW

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Salary packaging

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Sydney Children's Hospital Network, Westmead is seeking dynamic, motivated Paediatric Registered Nurses to join our Ambulatory Services team. Roles span Medical Day Unit, Hospital in the Home (HITH), Kids GPS Care Coordination Service, and the Acute Review Clinic (ARC) to deliver specialist, family-centred paediatric care.

Successful applicants will join a supportive team, with opportunities to develop advanced skills in innovative ambulatory care models and exposure to diverse clinical settings

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills in paediatric care.
• Adaptability to diverse clinical settings.
• Excellent communication with patients, families and staff.
• Passion for delivering exceptional paediatric care.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse provides safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families.
• The Registered Nurse acts as a role model by demonstrating behaviour and interacting with patients, their families and employees in line with NSW Health CORE values.
• Collaborate with the Ambulatory Services team across Medical Day Unit, Hospital in the Home (HITH), Kids GPS Care Coordination Service and ARC.

Job description

Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Services, CHW

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time and Part Time Opportunities until 27 June 2027

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:up to 38

Requisition ID:REQ692555

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 20 September 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Hawes on [e-mail]

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.

Sydney Children's Hospital Network, Westmead is seeking dynamic, motivated, and experienced Paediatric Registered Nurses to join our Ambulatory Services team. Ambulatory Services encompasses the Medical Day Unit, Hospital in the Home (HITH), Kids GPS Care Coordination Service, and the Acute Review Clinic (ARC). Together, these services deliver specialist, family-centred care to children and young people with a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions. This unique role provides the opportunity to work across all areas of Ambulatory Services, offering exposure to diverse clinical settings and the chance to develop advanced skills within innovative and expanding ambulatory models of care. Successful applicants will be supported to broaden their clinical expertise while contributing to the delivery of high-quality care outside traditional inpatient environments. Previous experience in Hospital in the Home (HITH) services is highly regarded, although not essential. We are looking for nurses who demonstrate strong clinical skills, adaptability, excellent communication, and a passion for delivering exceptional paediatric care. Join us in shaping the future of paediatric ambulatory care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.

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)

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 temporary full or part time vacancies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [e-mail]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.