Registered Nurse - Childrens Ward

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

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day off (ADO)

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education Training Service

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NBMLHD – Nepean Hospital invites applications for Registered Nurses to join the Children’s Ward. This is a permanent full-time or part-time role offering opportunities to grow within a teaching hospital that provides tertiary services across emergency, maternity, paediatric and ICU care.

Join a supportive team committed to inclusive, evidence-based care. You will work a flexible roster and engage with patients, families and a multidisciplinary health team to deliver high-quality,

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated clinical nursing experience and patient care skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional nursing standards and adhere to NBMLHD policies.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary health team in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
• Advocate for patients and families including indigenous and culturally diverse groups.
• Manage flexible rosters including day, evening and night shifts.

Skills

Registered Nurse experience

AHPRA registration

Team collaboration

Flexible rostering

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse Location: Nepean Hospital Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour Hours Per Week: Up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ702495 Applications Close: 16/11/2026 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. Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care. An exciting opportunity is now available for Registered Nurses to join the Children’s Ward at Nepean Hospital, with permanent full time and part time positions available. Your role as a Registered Nurse is to maintain and promote a professional standard evidenced by ethical nursing practice, adherence to the policies and procedures of the Nursing and Midwifery Service, NBMLHD and the appropriate legislation and statutory regulations. This position will see you work collaboratively utilising effective team communication with members of the multidisciplinary health team in the planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation of patient car and act as an advocate for the specific needs of all patients/clients and carers including those from the indigenous population or other multi-cultural groups providing appropriate care to the patient/client undergoing specialised procedures. This is your chance to join a supportive team and make a meaningful difference in the care of children and their families.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day off (ADO)
• 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

• For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Frost on [e-mail]
• 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.