Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 13 June 2027

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: 81748.17 - 114771.98 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ693210

Located in:Westmead

Applications Close:Midnight on 12 October 2026

For role related queries or questions contactPortia Neilson on

At theSydney 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.

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:

A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

Responses to the questions below:

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.

Computer literacy.

Capacity to work a seven (7) day rotating roster including public holidays.

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.

Additional Information:

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.

PermanentNSW 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 theOffice 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 Listmay be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

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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

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  • Published on: 03 Oct, 2026
  • Category: Admin & Office
  • Vacancy: 10
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  • Location: Ballina, NSW 2478
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