Registered Nurse- Emergency Department

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal娱乐ement

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is offering 12-month temporary Registered Nurse positions in the Emergency Department at The Children's Hospital, Westmead. These roles suit nurses from all acute backgrounds, with a strong education and clinical support program.

Join a passionate, multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, compassion and excellence in care. Full-time and part-time options, 38-hour weeks, and comprehensive development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Recent critical care experience and/or recent paediatric experience.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Capacity to work a seven (7) day rotating roster including public holidays and reasonable overtime.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families of Sydney Children's Hospital Network.
• Act 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.

Job description

Employment Type: Various Full-Time and Part-Time 12 Month Opportunities Available

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

Requisition ID: REQ703483

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 15 November 2026

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.

Job Summary

We have exciting opportunities for 12-month temporary nursing positions in the Emergency Department at The Children's Hospital at Westmead! As a Level 6 tertiary paediatric Emergency Department, and a specialist trauma and burns centre for children in NSW, we care for approximately 65,000 children each year. We are an incredibly supportive and passionate team who genuinely care for our patients and, just as importantly, each other. We welcome applications from nurses across all acute hospital backgrounds, both adult and paediatric. You don't need previous paediatric emergency experience! We offer excellent education and clinical support, including our Transition to Specialty Practice Program, with a dedicated education team to support you every step of the way. Thinking about making the move but not quite sure? We'd love to hear from you! Please email Nurse Manager, Pamela Bold on [e-mail] if you have any questions at all! Full time and Part Time positions available. We work on a 12 hour shift rotating roster. Come and be part of something special!

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families of Sydney Children's Hospital Network.
• Act 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.

Benefits

• Flexible work opportunities
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• accrued days off (ADOs)
• fitness passport
• employee assistance program (EAP)

Requirements

• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience.

Responses to the questions below:

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Recent critical care experience and/or recent paediatric experience.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective time management skills
• Computer literacy.
• Capacity to work a seven (7) day rotating roster including public holidays and reasonable overtime.

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.

Eligibility and Background Checks

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.

Equal Opportunity

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. 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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