Registered Nurse - Antenatal/Postnatal Ward

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Windsor; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education opportunities

EAP for staff and family

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District invites applications for a temporary Full Time or Part Time Registered Nurse in Hawkesbury District Hospital, Windsor. Join the midwifery team for women’s health and maternity care, with postgraduate midwifery training supported by the employer.

You will work within the Antenatal and Postnatal Ward, delivering woman-centred care to mothers and babies while developing clinical skills in a supportive maternity environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Experience as a Registered Nurse, including completion of a new graduate RN program or equivalent.
• Care that is person-centred, family-inclusive, and culturally sensitive.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Flexibility to work a day/evening/night roster across all week days.

Skills

Effective communication

Organisation & prioritisation

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

AHPRA RN registration

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time (up to 25/11/2029) Position Classification: Registered Nurse Location: Hawkesbury District Hospital Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour Hours Per Week: up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ699074 Applications Close: 28/10/2026 With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role. About Us Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. Hawkesbury District Health Service is a teaching hospital in Windsor NSW, providing acute, community and allied health services for the local community and surrounding districts. The service provides 24-hour emergency, medical, surgical, diagnostic, maternity, neonatal, paediatric, palliative, intensive and coronary care services. Are you a passionate Registered Nurse with an interest in women’s health and maternity care? Join our dedicated Midwifery team and play a valuable role in supporting women and their families throughout their maternity journey. This temporary assignment is ideal for Registered Nurses who are interested in developing their career in midwifery. Successful applicants will be supported and expected to undertake and complete a Postgraduate Midwifery training by the end of the third year of the contract. Working within our Antenatal and Postnatal Ward, you will provide high-quality, woman-centred care to mothers, babies, and their families while developing your clinical skills and knowledge in a supportive and collaborative maternity environment. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will gain valuable experience across maternity services and build a strong foundation for a future career in midwifery. This unique opportunity is ideal for Registered Nurses who aspire to become Midwives and are committed to delivering exceptional care throughout the maternity journey. You will be supported by experienced midwives, educators, and clinical leaders who are committed to your professional development and success. Throughout your journey, you will gain exposure to a diverse range of maternity experiences while contributing to positive outcomes for women, newborns, and families in our community.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA.
• Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in nursing as a Registered Nurse including completion of a new graduate Registered Nurse program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide effective nursing care that is person centred, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Demonstrated effective communications written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work a flexible roster, day evening or night shift across all days of the week according to the unit or team requirements.

Additional information

• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
• NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.