Registered Nurse - Paediatrics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education Training Service

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District invites applications from compassionate Paediatric Registered Nurses to join the Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital. As a casual RN you will deliver evidence-based care for infants, children and young people, perform assessments, care planning, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and high-quality patient outcomes.

Flexible rosters across day, evening or night shifts; join a supportive environment that values

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Paediatric nursing experience or completion of a new graduate RN program.
• Ability to provide person-centred, family-inclusive care.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care to children and their families.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Collaborate with medical staff and allied health professionals.
• Support and educate families during stressful times.

Skills

Paediatric nursing

AHPRA RN1

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Professional development

Job description

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

REQ700709

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Location: Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ700709

Applications Close: 29/10/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital is an acute hospital that supports a population of approximately 80,000 and is the only ANZAC Memorial hospital remaining in NSW. Easily accessible to Sydney residents, our team of clinicians, allied health, and support staff works with the community on a shared goal to maintain the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Blue Mountains region. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurses to join our Paediatrics team in delivering high quality, family centred care to infants, children, and young people. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment where clinical excellence, safety and kindness are at the heart of everything we do. As a Paediatric Registered Nurse, you will provide evidence-based nursing care to children and their families across a range of presentations. You will be responsible for comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation while working collaboratively with medical staff and allied health professionals. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will play a key role in supporting and educating families during what can often be a stressful time. You will bring a calm, child focused approach, with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced clinical environment, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. If you are passionate about paediatric care and want to be part of a team that values professionalism, compassion and excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.


• Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in paediatric nursing as a Registered Nurse including completion of a new graduate Registered Nurse program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse.


• Demonstrated capacity to provide effective nursing care that is person centred, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services.


• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.


• Demonstrated effective communications written and verbal skills.


• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.


• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.


• Ability to work a flexible roster, day evening or night shift across all days of the week according to the unit or team requirements.


• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.


• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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