Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
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: 38
Requisition ID: REQ675158
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 11 July 2026
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.
We’re inviting passionate and motivated Registered Nurses to join our Grace Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
What we offer:
- A chance to work in a world-class neonatal critical care environment
- Full-Time and Part-Time roles to suit your lifestyle
- 12-hour shifts
- A workplace where curiosity, compassion, and capability are nurtured
- A supportive team culture that values growth and development
We’re looking for nurses who:
- Are experienced in, or highly motivated to work in, neonatal critical care
- Thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
- Are committed to delivering exceptional, family-centred care
This is an exciting time to join our team.
As we operationalize our new, state-of-the-art 14-storey Paediatric Services Building, part of a multimillion-dollar redevelopment of The Children's Hospital at Westmead, you'll be at the forefront of a transformative period in paediatric and neonatal healthcare. This new facility will house expanded critical care and acute healthcare services, including enhanced neonatal intensive care units, operating theatres, and additional inpatient units, ensuring we continue to provide world-class care for children and their families across NSW.
If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of our smallest and most vulnerable patients, this is your opportunity to grow your critical care career with us – where every moment counts.
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:
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Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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Recent critical care experience and/or recent paediatric experience.
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Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
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Effective time management skills
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Computer literacy.
Capacity to work a seven (- day rotating roster including public holidays and reasonable overtime.
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.
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 permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Need more information?
about applying for this position
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. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at
[email protected]
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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