Registered Nurses K9b Colorectal/UGI/ASU

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmead Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver safe, evidence-based surgical care across colorectal, UGI and acute surgical services. You will work with patients, families and a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes and continuous patient-centred care throughout the surgical journey.

Join a supportive, fast-paced environment offering ongoing education, clinical support and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated recent nursing experience relevant to surgical setting.
• Commitment to quality improvement, practice development and evidence-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, delegate and negotiate to deliver quality care.
• Effective clinical communication across IT, written and verbal channels with diverse people.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care across the surgical journey.
• Collaborate with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Coordinate care and referrals to support discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Supervise, mentor nursing staff and students to foster a positive learning environment.
• Advocate for patients while managing resources and maintaining professional practice.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Nursing Experience

Evidence-based practice

Leadership & supervision

Clinical communication

Job description

About the role

• 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 NurseRemuneration: $81,748.16 - $114,771.98 per annumHours 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.

Essential Criteria

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

Requisition ID: REQ690153

Applications Close: 8th November 2026

Need more information

• Find out more about applying for this position.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Jessie Kibaara on [e-mail]

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.