Registered Nurse - Children’s Short Stay Unit

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal娱乐 benefits

Job summary

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network in Westmead, NSW, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Children's Short Stay Unit on a temporary full-time basis until 19 September 2027. The role offers a dynamic paediatric caseload and a supportive team dedicated to high-quality care.

The unit cares for up to 32 paediatric patients with typically 72-hour stays, with opportunities to advance clinical skills. A minimum of 1 year postgraduate RN experience is required and paediatric interest is encouraged.

Qualifications

• 1 year postgraduate RN experience required.
• Paediatric interest helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, person-centred care to paediatric patients and families.
• Act as a role model and uphold NSW Health CORE values.
• Utilise flexible work opportunities and participate in salary packaging and benefits.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 19 September 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: 38

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 4 October 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Parsons on [e-mail]

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives. 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.

The Children's Short Stay Unit (CSSU) provides care for up to 32 paediatric patients in an inpatient environment. The unit has 28 isolation rooms and 2 double rooms. Patients admitted to CSSU will usually have a length of stay of up to 72hrs before discharge home or transfer to a long stay ward. Patients are admitted under a medical model of care and are predominantly transferred directly from the Emergency Department for inpatient care.

The patient cohort largely consists of respiratory presentations such as bronchiolitis, asthma, pneumonia & COVID, as well as common childhood illnesses such as fever, poor feeding, UTIs, gastroenteritis, meningitis and seizures. With such a widely varied caseload, CSSU can offer vast opportunities to advance your skills in Paediatric Nursing.

We have a fantastic team of dynamic and passionate nurses, including Clinical Nurse Education support 12 hrs/day Mon - Fri & Nurse Practitioners 12hrs/day 7 days a week.

A minimum of 1 year post graduate RN experience is required. Paediatric experience not required, although a genuine paediatric interest is!

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.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian

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.

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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

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