Registered Nurse Emergency Department (Safe Staffing Implementation)

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NSW Health benefits

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Additional leave provisions

Job summary

The Emergency Department at Northern Beaches Hospital, part of Northern Sydney Local Health District, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a fast-paced, high-performing team dedicated to safe patient care. You will provide expert clinical care for acute and time-critical conditions, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to clinical excellence and continuous improvement.

This NSW Health role offers meaningful development opportunities and generous benefits, with a commitment

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse – Division 1 with current AHPRA registration and demonstrated post-registration experience within critical care and/or an acute hospital environment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, person-centred care while effectively prioritising workload and adapting to rapidly changing clinical environments.
• Proven clinical assessment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex and evolving patient situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive, collaborative approach and a commitment to contributing to a supportive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care to patients presenting with a broad range of acute, complex and time-critical conditions in a multidisciplinary ED team.
• Utilise advanced clinical assessment and decision-making to deliver safe, evidence-based care and support patient flow.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Critical care experience

Acute hospital experience

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Do you have what it takes to thrive in the Emergency Department? Step into a unique opportunity to shape a landmark Safe Staffing initiative transforming safe patient care and workforce delivery.

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time

Position Classification

Registered Nurse

Remuneration

$1,566.70 - $2,199.60 per week

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ691606

Who we are:

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

The Emergency Department at Northern Beaches Hospital is a fast-paced, high-performing tertiary-level Emergency Department, delivering high-quality care to one of Sydney’s fastest-growing communities, where teamwork, clinical excellence and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Registered Nurse within the Emergency Department, you will provide expert clinical care to patients presenting with a broad range of acute, complex and time-critical conditions. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will utilise advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills to deliver safe, evidence-based care while supporting patient flow, responding to rapidly changing clinical situations, and contributing to positive patient and service outcomes. In this role, you will also play an important part in fostering a culture of clinical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Join us at a pivotal moment in healthcare on Sydney’s Northern Beaches

Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) is transitioning to become part of the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD), bringing with it the innovation, stability, and opportunity of the NSW Health Service. This is an exciting time to join a hospital redefining what excellent public healthcare looks like in one of Sydney’s most vibrant coastal communities.

Why join us?

Meaningful career development with access to specialist education, training and leadership programs.

Opportunities to shape the future of care through specialty working groups in research, clinical trials, workforce wellbeing, diversity and inclusion.

Generous NSW Health benefits, including salary packaging, novated leasing, Fitness Passport, additional leave provisions, and more.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Registered Nurse – Division 1 with current AHPRA registration and demonstrated post-registration experience within critical care and/or an acute hospital environment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, person-centred care while effectively prioritising workload and adapting to rapidly changing clinical environments.
• Proven clinical assessment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex and evolving patient situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive, collaborative approach and a commitment to contributing to a supportive team culture.

For role related queries or questions contact Watts, Joanne on [e-mail]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 3 December 2026

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