Employment Type: Various Opportunities Available
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: 79368.82 - 111427.34 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ672901
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Opportunity will remain open for applications until vacancies are filled. Interviews and appointments will be taking place during this period.
For role related queries or questions contact Scott Browning on [email protected]
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
Make a Difference Where Little Lives Matter Most
Join the Nursing Team at The Children’s Hospital Westmead – Permanent Registered Nurse Opportunities Available in various areas.
Are you looking for variety, flexibility, and the opportunity to grow your nursing career in a dynamic and rewarding paediatric environment?
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW) is seeking passionate and motivated Registered Nurses to join our nursing workforce across a range of specialty areas. With opportunities available across diverse wards and clinical environments, this is your chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a genuine difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families. Whether you have paediatric experience or are looking to transition from an adult acute setting, we welcome nurses who are eager to learn, grow, and be supported in developing their paediatric nursing career.
At CHW, we recognise that finding the right clinical fit matters. While workforce needs will always guide placements, nurses will have the opportunity to nominate their preferred ward areas and specialty interests, helping us match you to an environment where you can thrive. Come and work in our brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital and be part of a supportive team committed to excellence in paediatric care. Whether you are an experienced paediatric nurse or an adult-trained nurse looking to transition into children’s health, we offer diverse experiences, strong clinical support, and opportunities to expand your skills across a broad range of specialties.
Why Choose SCHN?
Thinking about a career in paediatric nursing but don't have paediatric experience? We’ve got you covered
At Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN), we know that great paediatric nurses come from many different backgrounds. Whether you've worked in adult health, community care, rural settings, aged care, or another specialty, your skills and experience are valuable—and we can help you make the transition. We offer a transition program that will help you build confidence as you make that bold move.
Our Transition to Paediatric Nursing (TPN) Program is a structured six-month professional development program designed to support nurses who are new to the paediatric healthcare environment. Through a combination of self-directed learning, dedicated study days, and guidance from experienced clinical educators, you'll build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to provide safe, high-quality, family-centred care to children, young people and their families.
We particularly welcome experience in:
• Critical Care Nursing
• Medical Nursing
• Surgical Nursing
• Neurology Nursing
• Emergency Nursing
• Acute Care Nursing
If you are unsure about this next step please reach out to the Nursing Manager for Workforce Pamela Bold on [email protected], we would love this opportunity to chat with you.
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)
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- 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.
- Capacity to work a seven (7) day rotating roster including public holidays.
