Registered Nurse - Casual Pool

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Casual employment

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Casual Nursing Pool across Western Sydney hospitals. You will deliver safe, evidence-informed nursing care in multidisciplinary teams, across Westmead, Cumberland, Auburn, Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals.

Flexible shifts allow exposure to diverse clinical settings while supporting recovery and health outcomes. Must hold AHPRA registration and be eligible for casual employment within NSW Health.

Qualifications

• Recent relevant clinical experience as deemed appropriate by WSLHD.
• Strong interpersonal skills for patient care and collaboration.
• Excellent time management and organisation with attention to detail.
• Evidence of computer literacy and understanding of health information systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-informed nursing care to patients and families.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in partnership with patients and families.
• Provide recovery-oriented services for patients with acute and persistent mental illness.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care.
• Supervise Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and students on placement.
• Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain current nursing registration with AHPRA.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Health information systems literacy

Tools

Health IT systems

Job description

Flexible shifts across leading hospitals in Western Sydney

• Make a difference in the lives of patients every day
• Join a supportive, collaborative and multidisciplinary team

Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care across diverse clinical settings while supporting recovery and positive health outcomes.

Important Note: If you have already submitted an application for REQ669547, your application is still under consideration.

Please do not re-apply to this readvertised position

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour
Location: Auburn, Blacktown Mount Druitt, Cumberland and Westmead Hospitals

Where you’ll be working

As part of the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Casual Nursing Pool, you’ll have the opportunity to work across our world-class hospitals, gaining exposure to a variety of clinical environments. You’ll join a team committed to patient-centred care and continuous improvement, where every shift is meaningful.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across:

• Westmead Hospital - a leading tertiary referral and teaching hospital
• Cumberland Hospital - Mental Health Services specialising in recovery-focused mental health care
• Auburn Hospital - delivering acute and subacute services to a diverse community
• Blacktown & Mount Druitt Hospitals - rapidly growing facilities with a strong community focus

What you’ll be doing

As a Registered Nurse in our casual pool, you’ll deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-informed nursing care, supporting patients, their families and carers. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide professional, compassionate care that promotes health, recovery and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities include:

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care in partnership with patients and families
• Delivering recovery-oriented services to patients with acute and persistent mental illness
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community services to ensure seamless care
• Supervising and supporting Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing, and students on placement
• Promoting evidence-based practice and contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Registration: Currently authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

• Recent relevant experience in clinical setting as deemed appropriate by WSLHD.
• Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills with attention to detail.
• Evidence of computer literacy and understanding of relevant health related information systems.

Ready to make a difference?

Join Western Sydney Local Health District and be part of a workforce where your skills, compassion, and commitment to patient care are valued.

Requisition ID: REQ697157
Applications Close: 15 October 2026

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/

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for casual employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.

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.