Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Westmead Hospital (Permanent)

Medical Jobs Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmead Hospital’s Emergency Department is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join its busy, high-acuity team. You will deliver safe, timely, culturally appropriate care while working with a multidisciplinary group to support open communication and quality outcomes.

This permanent full-time role (38 hours per week) requires current AHPRA registration and recent clinical experience; the successful candidate will contribute to learning, evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current authority to practice via AHPRA
• Recent relevant clinical experience in a hospital setting
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with patients and families
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Proficient computer literacy and health information systems knowledge

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely and culturally appropriate care to patients with diverse physical and mental health needs
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Develop, document and evaluate care plans and referrals
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues to coordinate quality care
• Support the development of junior staff and contribute to a learning environment
• Contribute to health planning, evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement
• Engage in open communication to support positive patient outcomes

Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Build your emergency nursing career in a fast-paced tertiary ED Deliver person-centred care across diverse and complex presentations Grow your skills with a supportive, multidisciplinary team Assess, prioritise and deliver evidence-informed emergency nursing care while building your skills in a dynamic, high-acuity environment.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time positions Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours) Located in: Westmead Hospital - Emergency Department

Where you’ll be working

Join the Emergency Department at Westmead Hospital, where every shift brings new challenges, learning opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful difference. Whether you're an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse ready for your next move, or a Registered Nurse looking to broaden your acute care experience, this is an opportunity to grow your career in a major tertiary health setting. You will be part of a collaborative team committed to quality care, professional development, open communication and positive patient outcomes. Work in a busy, diverse Emergency Department at a major tertiary hospital Collaborate with experienced nurses, doctors and multidisciplinary health professionals Build clinical confidence and broaden your emergency and acute care experience Care for people and families during some of their most challenging moments Contribute to a culture of learning, evidence-based practice and continuous improvement

What you’ll be doing

• As a Registered Nurse, you’ll provide safe, timely and culturally appropriate care to patients presenting with a wide range of physical and mental health needs.
• You’ll use your clinical judgement to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while working closely with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Assess patient needs and deliver evidence-informed, person-centred nursing care
• Develop, document and evaluate care plans, clinical progress and referrals
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues to coordinate quality care
• Support the development of Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and fellow Registered Nurses
• Contribute to health planning, evidence-based practice, quality improvement and better ways of working

Your experience matters - and so does your potential If you are an experienced nurse seeking a fresh challenge, an acute care nurse ready to step into Emergency, or a Registered Nurse looking to gain valuable experience in a major hospital setting, don’t wait for the perfect opportunity-make your move. At NSW Health, you can build a career that combines purpose, professional growth and the opportunity to improve the health and wellbeing of the people and communities we serve. Bring your skills. Grow your experience. Make a difference every shift.

Essential Requirement:

• Registration: Currently authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Selection Criteria: Recent relevant experience in clinical setting as deemed appropriate by WSLHD
• Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients
• Excellent time management and organisation skills with attention to detail
• Evidence of computer literacy and understanding of relevant health related information systems

Requisition ID: REQ698762

Applications Close:

14th October 2026

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: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)