Registered Nurse - Neurology Stroke - Perm/Temp FT/PT

NSW Health; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

One extra day off each month for full‑

Hybrid work options

Paid maternity and parental leave

Staff wellbeing programs

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse - Neurology Stroke for the South Western Sydney Local Health District. Roles are available as Permanent/Temporary Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week, with visa provisions for temporary contracts where applicable.

Remuneration ranges from AUD 41.22 to AUD 57.88 per hour plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging. Work in a busy clinical environment focused on advanced stroke and neurology nursing, with ongoing learning and multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience in neurology or stroke nursing, with ability to manage complex patients.
• Ability to work in a busy clinical environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to neurology stroke patients with precision and compassion.
• Respond to evolving neurological presentations with rapid assessment and interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based neurological care.

Job description

Registered Nurse - Neurology Stroke - Perm/Temp FT/PT

South Western Sydney Local Health District

REQ700572

Requisition ID: REQ700572

Employment Type: Permanent/Temporary Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week. Temporary roles are available to visa holders, with contracts issued in accordance with visa conditions. Visa holders will be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great
Do you thrive in clinical environments where precision and compassion go hand in hand? Neurology nursing offers a unique opportunity to care for patients with complex needs.

• Thrive in a busy clinical environment that challenges your critical thinking, adaptability, and emotional intelligence while supporting patients and families through life-changing diagnoses.
• Build advanced clinical expertise in stroke and neurology nursing, developing specialised skills in assessment, rapid response, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Be part of a supportive and high-performing team that values continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in delivering evidence-based care.
• Contribute to a specialty where your skills truly matter, making a lasting difference in recovery journeys while growing your career in a fast-paced and rewarding setting.

Are You the Right Fit?
We’re seeking nurses who bring:

• Clinical precision you respond confidently to evolving neurological presentations with thoughtful, tailored care.
• Steady focus you remain calm and composed, even when the pressure is high and decisions are critical.
• Collaborative spirit you work well within a multidisciplinary team, contributing with respect and shared purpose.
• Compassionate care you support patients and families through uncertainty with empathy and dignity.
• Commitment to growth you stay engaged with emerging research and best practices in neurological care.

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).
• What skills and experiences have prepared you for the unique challenges of neurology nursing, and what draws you to this specialty.
• Can you share a time when your observation skills made a critical difference in a patient’s outcome?

What motivates you to stay engaged and continue learning in such a complex and constantly advancing specialty like neurology?

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 [e-mail]

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.

More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?

• 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
• 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

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.

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