Registered Nurse - Gumnut Ward

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Annual Leave loading

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Meal Entertainment allowance

EAP confidential counselling

Discounted Fitness Passport

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Canterbury Hospital in Sydney. The role focuses on patient-centred, evidence-informed nursing care, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.

This position is permanent part-time (24 hours per week) with the NSW Health remuneration framework. Ideal candidates hold current AHPRA registration and demonstrate critical thinking, evidence-informed practice, and commitment to NSW Health core

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence-informed practice and critical thinking.
• Desirable experience in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for infants, children and adolescents in acute care.
• Desirable understanding of child safety, safeguarding principles, and mandatory reporting requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred, evidence-informed nursing care and promote identified health outcomes.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the healthcare team.

Skills

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Evidence-informed practice

Patient-centered care

Critical thinking

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time (24 Hours per week)
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation
Location:Canterbury Hospital
Requisition ID:REQ694713

Join Our Team — Make a Difference Every Day.

Bring your skills, compassion and passion for quality patient care to our team.

About the Role

Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of patient centred; evidence informed nursing care that promotes identified health outcomes. The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Ideal Candidate

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core Values.
• Desirable experience in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for infants, children, and adolescents within an acute healthcare setting
• Desirable understanding of child safety, safeguarding principles, and mandatory reporting requirements

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing, temporary or casual) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy(PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing theChild Safe Standards.

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For enquiries, please contact Leticia Jackson via email at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 28 September 2026

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