Registered Nurse Day Surgery & Surgical Short Stay Units - Temp FT/PT

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

Job summary

NSW Health at Westmead Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver perioperative and short-stay care within Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay Units. You will work in a fast-paced environment supporting patient-centred care and safety, with a 38-hour week on a rotating Monday–Friday roster.

The role requires current AHPRA RN registration, commitment to NSW Health values, and ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Evidence-informed practice and critical thinking are essential.
• Commitment to person-centred care and NSW Health Core Values.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication within a multidisciplinary team.
• Active participation in professional development and skill enhancement.
• Computer literacy and understanding of health information systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-informed nursing care across Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay units.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Promote safety and quality through evidence-based practice.
• Support education and development for students and colleagues.

Skills

Evidence-informed practice

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

AHPRA RN registration

Job description

Registered Nurse Day Surgery & Surgical Short Stay Units - Temp FT/PT

Monday to Friday roster with rotating shifts

Deliver high-quality perioperative and short-stay patient care

Join a leading tertiary hospital committed to clinical excellence

Manage and deliver exceptional patient-centred care across Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay services while building positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time / Temporary Part Time (Up to 1st November 2027)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location:Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join a highly skilled and supportive nursing team at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia's largest tertiary referral hospitals, renowned for delivering specialised healthcare, innovation, research and education. As part of Western Sydney Local Health District, you'll work in an environment that values collaboration, continuous learning and excellence in Patient and Family Centred Care.

Working within the Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay Units, you'll provide care to a diverse patient population while contributing to a culture that prioritises safety, quality and outstanding healthcare experiences.

Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic surgical environment

Deliver care within a modern facility supported by advanced technologies and evidence-based practice

Be part of a culture committed to Patient and Family Centred Care

Access ongoing professional development, education and career growth opportunities

Enjoy a weekday roster with rotating shifts, supporting work-life balance

What you'll be doing

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality, evidence-informed nursing care that supports safe, timely and positive patient outcomes. Working collaboratively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team, you will use your clinical expertise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care throughout the patient journey.

Deliver safe, effective and culturally responsive nursing care in accordance with NMBA standards and AHPRA requirements

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care while maintaining accurate clinical documentation

Promote patient safety and quality through evidence-based practice and participation in quality improvement activities

Collaborate with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal health outcomes

Support education, mentoring and professional development opportunities for students and colleagues

We are looking for motivated and compassionate Registered Nurses who are passionate about delivering high quality care across the K5 Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay Units. Broaden your clinical skills through exposure to all surgical specialties through providing pre and post operative care alongside multidisciplinary teams in dynamic and busy clinical settings.
If you are driven to grow your skills, and deliver outstanding patient-centred care , this is an opportunity to build a fulfilling nursing career in a supportive and enriching environment.

Ready to make a difference?

Join a health service where your skills, compassion and commitment will help shape exceptional patient experiences every day. At Western Sydney Local Health District, you'll belong to a team driven by innovation, collaboration and a shared purpose of delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

Registration: Currently authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation
Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.

Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core Values.

Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.

Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.

Evidence of computer literacy and understanding of relevant health related information systems.

Need more information?

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.

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