Registered Nurse - Close Observation Unit

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12 days off per year

Salary packaging options

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

The Royal Hospital for Women in Randwick, part of SESLHD, seeks a Registered Nurse/Midwife for the COU. The role provides care for obstetric and gynae patients, requires at least 2 years of relevant recent nursing experience, and works a 12-hour shift pattern within a five-bed unit on Level 4.

Applicants must hold current RN registration with the NMBA and have strong communication, time management, and teamwork abilities. Salary packages and flexible benefits support a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication and time management.
• Ability to engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with professional boundaries.
• Basic computer skills and experience with health information systems.
• Recent post-registration experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver nursing care for women in the Close Observation Unit.
• Work within RHW and SESLHD standards and perform required monitoring.
• Operate as part of a multidisciplinary team on a 12-hour shift pattern.
• Apply NSW Health CORE values and ensure patient safety and quality of care.

Skills

Nursing

Rhythm interpretation

Blood pressure monitoring

Non-invasive ventilation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

Health information systems

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ699136

Location: Randwick, Sydney

Application Close: Sunday 18 October 2026

Applicants must hold full Australian work rights.

Where you'll be working

The Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital, internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading centres for the care of mothers, babies, and women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. As the only stand-alone women’s hospital in New South Wales, it offers unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice and is committed to delivering excellence in women’s health care through both practice and ongoing research.

Part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), the hospital is co-located with other major facilities on the Randwick Hospitals Campus—one of the State’s most comprehensive health care precincts. This location supports a rich environment for collaboration and expertise across specialties.

Ideally situated between the University of New South Wales and Coogee Beach, The Royal Hospital for Women is just 15 minutes from Sydney’s Central Business District and harbour. Its proximity to some of Sydney’s best beaches, restaurants, and sporting facilities offers staff the added benefit of a vibrant lifestyle alongside a rewarding and supportive professional environment.

The Role

The Close Observation Unit (COU) level 3 provides an intermediate level of care between a general ward and a High Dependency Unit. The Registered Nurse/Midwife coordinates and delivers the nursing care to women in line with The Royal Hospital for Women (RHW) Vision and SESLHD clinical business rules, procedures and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. The Registered Nurse/Midwife provides care for women requiring higher levels of monitoring than standard ward-based care. The COU is a five bed unit situated on Level 4 of RHW. The COU cares for both high risk and acutely unwell Obstetric and Gynaecological/Gynae Oncology women. The COU team work 12-hour shifts in a 6 week roster pattern, in line with the Public Health System Nurses’ and Midwives (State) Award. The Registered Nurse/Midwife working in the COU is required to have at least 2 years of relevant recent nursing experience and skills suitable for the role including but not limited to rhythm interpretation, invasive blood pressure monitoring and non-invasive ventilation. The Registered Nurse/Midwife must have clear communication skills, time management skills and is able to work closely with the multidisciplinary team. The Registered Nurse/Midwife on the COU must work in line with the NSW Health CORE values.

Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles.
• Demonstrated recent extensive post registration experience in an acute care setting.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Carati on [e-mail]

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website