Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Perm FT/PT

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Annual leave with leave loading

Extra day off monthly

Flexible work options

Wellbeing services

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the Emergency Department, delivering compassionate, high‑quality acute care in a fast‑paced setting. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to stabilise and manage acutely ill patients while supporting ongoing professional development.

Candidates must hold current AHPRA registration, demonstrate safe and culturally responsive care, and be willing to participate in a 24/7 roster with ongoing emergency nursing development

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Commitment to safe, compassionate, culturally responsive and evidence-informed patient care.
• Sound communication, teamwork, prioritisation and clinical escalation skills.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Clinical communication

Emergency nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Perm FT/PT

We welcome motivated Registered Nurses who are curious, compassionate, adaptable and committed to developing their emergency nursing skills. Whether you bring relevant acute care experience or established emergency expertise, we value your experience and will support your development.

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA), consistent with the approved position description.
• Commitment to safe, compassionate, culturally responsive and evidence-informed patient care.
• Sound communication, teamwork, prioritisation and clinical escalation skills.
• Willingness to work within a 24/7 roster and participate in ongoing emergency nursing development.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Describe how you recognise and respond to clinical deterioration in a busy acute or emergency care setting, including communication and escalation.

Describe how you work with patients, families and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver safe, culturally responsive care and support ongoing learning.

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Position Information

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
• We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal Workforce

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing via

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

Paid maternity and parental leave

Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Child Safe Employment

• South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe 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.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.