St George Hospital - Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Permanent Full Time / Part Time - Targeted

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Gym discounts

EAP

Private health insurance

Education allowance

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary

St George Hospital in Sydney, NSW, invites applications for a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department on a permanent full-time or part-time basis. The role supports SESLHD's commitment to exceptional care and patient-centred service.

You will coordinate and deliver high-quality nursing care, participate in a multi-disciplinary team, and apply safety, risk management and health information system skills to improve patient outcomes in a fast-paced ED environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Recent post-registration experience in an acute care setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to engage with patients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality nursing care to patients/clients in the Emergency Department.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and uphold professional boundaries.
• Utilise health information systems and safety/quality principles in daily practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Risk management

Acute care experience

Job description

St George Hospital - Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Permanent Full Time / Part Time - Targeted

Employment Type:Permanent Part Time and Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$41.23 - $57.88 per hour plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week:Up to 38
Requisition ID:REQ652038
Applications Close:13 December 2026

REQ652038

• St George Hospital
• Registered Nurse
• Emergency Department
• Permanent Full Time / Part Time
• Targeted

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes, but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

This position is Targeted for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people by exception under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and greater consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees. All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers.

The vision for nursing and midwifery at St George Hospital is to provide meaning and purpose to plan for the future;have reference to an inspirational statement that is consistent with the purpose and values of nursing and midwifery;and to inspire nurses and midwives to provide the highest quality healthcare to patients in any circumstance. The Vision Statement is:'Nurses and midwives at St George Hospital are always compassionate and competent in the delivery of excellent patient and family centred care. ' Eight core behaviours were identified as being integral to achieving the vision - team player, caring;respectful, honest, advocate, collaborative, considerate and accountable.

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality nursing care to patients/clients of the St George Hospital and Health service consistent with SESLHD and St George Hospital policies, procedures and standards.

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging optionsthat reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• For Registered Nurses – Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
• For Registered Nurses – Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.

Selection Criteria

• Ability to provide proof of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent?
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles.
• Demonstrated recent post-registration experience in an acute care setting.

For role related queries or questions, please contact Felicity Cox via email at *************@health.nsw.gov.au

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

OurCORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.