Registered Nurse - Temporary contract (Maternity leave relief)

The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal娱乐 benefits

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

The Registered Nurse role at The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is based at Westmead on a temporary full-time contract, working 38 hours per week. The role focuses on safe, compassionate, person-centred care and serves as a role model for delivering NSW Health CORE values in collaboration with families and the health team.

Applicants must hold current AHPRA RN registration, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have acute hospital nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Current Acute Nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• Effective time management skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, patient-centred care to patients and families.
• Serve as a role model promoting NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

Skills

AHPRA RN

Communication

Teamwork

Acute nursing

Time management

Computer literacy

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 13 June 2027
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: 81748.17 - 114771.98 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ693210
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 16 November 2026

What you'll be doing

The Registered Nurse provides safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families of Sydney Children's Hospital Network. The Registered Nurse acts as a role model by demonstrating behaviour and interacting with patients, their families and employees in a way that promotes a culture and standards that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness , Respect and Empowerment.

Additional Benefits (where applicable)

• Flexible work opportunities
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• accrued days off (ADOs)
• fitness passport
• employee assistance program (EAP)

Requirements / Qualifications

• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
• Responses to the questions below
• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Current Acute Nursing experience in a hospital setting
• Effective time management skills
• Computer literacy
• Capacity to work a seven (7) day rotating roster including public holidays

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health's commitment to the 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.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families. Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified. NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia. An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families.