Registered Nurse - Childrens Ward

NSW Health; Kingswood; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ADO

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education Opportunities

EAP Access

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking Registered Nurses to join the Children’s Ward at Nepean Hospital. Permanent full-time or part-time positions are available.

You will provide clinical nursing care, work within a multidisciplinary team, and advocate for children and families in a supportive hospital environment. The role requires current AHPRA registration and a patient-centred, culturally sensitive approach, with roster flexibility including day, evening or night shifts.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Experience in nursing with focus on patient care and safety.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and provide culturally sensitive care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary health team.
• Advocate for patients and families, including Indigenous and CALD groups.
• Maintain professional standards and adhere to NBMLHD policies.

Skills

Clinical Nursing

Patient Care

Teamwork

Communication

Ethical Practice

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

RN registration with AHPRA

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:

• 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.