Registered Nurse - Renal / Gastroenterology

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Penrith; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ADO

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Education courses

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NBMLHD is inviting a motivated Registered Nurse to join the Renal/Gastroenterology Unit at Nepean Hospital. You will provide high-quality, patient-centered care to adults with renal and gastroenterology conditions while working within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

The role offers permanent full-time or part-time opportunities, with shifts across a rotation schedule. Applicants must hold current AHPRA RN registration and demonstrate effective communication, organisation, and teamwork

Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective communications written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation & prioritisation

Teamwork

Education

AHPRA RN registration

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse Location: Nepean Hospital Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour Hours Per Week: Up to 38 Applications Close: 02/11/2026

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. Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care. An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Renal/Gastroenterology Unit at Nepean Hospital. As a Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to patients with Acute and Chronic Renal and Gastroenterology conditions. Working within a busy and supportive specialty unit, you will have the opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills while caring for a diverse patient cohort with complex medical needs. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care and support patients throughout their healthcare journey, from admission through to discharge planning and ongoing management. The Renal / Gastroenterology Unit provides specialised care for patients requiring treatment and management of a broad range of conditions, including: Acute and chronic kidney disease, Renal replacement therapies and dialysis support and Inflammatory bowel disease. The unit offers a dynamic clinical environment where Nurses play a vital role in delivering specialised care, patient education and ongoing support. Renal and Gastroenterology Nurses play a critical role in supporting patients with complex and often lifelong health conditions. Through skilled clinical care, education and advocacy, you will help patients navigate their treatment journey, improve health outcomes and enhance quality of life.

Benefits

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• 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

Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA.
• Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in 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. NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. 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.