Registered Nurses K9b Colorectal/UGI/ASU

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health at Westmead Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse to join the K9b Colorectal/UGI/ASU team. Deliver evidence-based surgical nursing care, support complex patient needs, and work within a multidisciplinary team to achieve outstanding outcomes.

The role offers temporary full-time employment up to 4 October 2027, with mentorship, education and development opportunities, and a diverse caseload across colorectal, UGI and acute surgical services.

Qualifications

• Must have current AHPRA RN registration.
• Recent nursing experience relevant to the position.
• Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to lead, supervise and delegate.
• Strong clinical communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based, person-centred surgical nursing care.
• Assess, monitor and respond to changing patient conditions.
• Coordinate patient care and support discharge planning.
• Mentor nursing staff and students within a high-performing team.
• Advocate for patients and manage resources ethically.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Job description

Registered Nurses K9b Colorectal/UGI/ASU

Join a leading surgical nursing team at Westmead Hospital

Diverse colorectal, UGI and acute surgical patient caseload

Grow your career with mentoring, education and development

Deliver exceptional surgical nursing care, manage complex patient needs and build positive outcomes within a high-performing multidisciplinary team.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 4th October2027)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.16 - $114,771.98 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job share considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join the dedicated K9B Colorectal, Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) and Acute Surgical Unit team at Westmead Hospital, one of NSW's largest tertiary referral hospitals. This dynamic and fast-paced surgical ward cares for patients across a broad range of complex colorectal, upper gastrointestinal and acute surgical specialties, providing nurses with varied clinical experiences and opportunities to further develop their expertise.

Working alongside highly skilled clinicians, you will be supported by a collaborative team culture that values professional growth, innovation and person-centred care.

Be part of a respected multidisciplinary surgical team delivering high-quality patient outcomes.

Care for a diverse patient population across colorectal, UGI and acute surgical services.

Access ongoing education, clinical support and career development opportunities.

Work in a contemporary healthcare environment focused on excellence and continuous improvement.

Contribute to a culture that values teamwork, respect, compassion and inclusion.

What you'll be doing
As a Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, evidence-based and person-centred care to patients throughout their surgical journey. You will work collaboratively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding clinical outcomes while supporting the delivery of efficient and effective healthcare services.

Deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care that meets the individual needs of patients and their families.

Assess, monitor and respond to changing patient conditions, ensuring timely and appropriate clinical interventions.

Coordinate patient care and facilitate referrals to support safe discharge planning and continuity of care.

Supervise, support and mentor nursing staff and students, contributing to a positive learning environment.

Advocate for patients while effectively managing resources and maintaining professional, ethical and culturally safe practice.

Join us and make a difference

Bring your passion for surgical nursing to a team committed to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes for our community. Join an organisation where your skills are valued, your development is supported and your work truly matters.

Registration: Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated recent nursing experience relevant to the position and commitment to quality improvement, practice development and evidence-based practice

Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to patient care

Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality nursing care

Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means,; and sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.

Need more information?

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

Applications Close: 8th November 2026