10 Dec
NSW Health
Westmead
- Make a real difference in the lives of our smallest patients
- Join a progressive, supportive and inclusive multidisciplinary team
- Thrive in a quick-paced, specialised and rewarding clinical environment
Are you a compassionate, experienced NICU nurse ready to elevate your career? Provide expert, patient-centred care in a agile, high-acuity setting.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time positions available
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74,317.93 - $104,336.26 per annum / $37.48 - $52.62 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Location: Westmead
Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is one of the busiest and most specialised units in NSW, providing expert care for critically ill, premature, and medically complex neonates. Located alongside The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and within the state’s largest birthing hospital, our NICU is at the forefront of neonatal medicine, evidence-based care and research.
We are currently seeking experienced Neonatal Registered Nurses (or other Critical Care Registered Nurses) with a passion for neonatal care to join our dynamic, high-acuity team.
- Join a passionate and highly skilled multidisciplinary team
- Work in a progressive unit recognised for clinical excellence and innovation
- Enjoy supportive leadership dedicated to your ongoing professional growth
- Access tailored training, development programs and career progression pathways
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative healthcare community
What you'll be doing
As a Registered Nurse in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to neonates,
working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Provide specialised nursing care in accordance with individual care plans
- Monitor and respond to changes in patients' health status with clinical expertise
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold legal and ethical care standards
- Educate, mentor and support junior nursing staff and students
- Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
Be part of something greater — Apply now to join NSW Health where you’ll build a career with purpose, pride, and passion.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria:
- Previous relevant clinical experience in neonatal intensive care.
- Proven ability to effectively organise and prioritise tasks while exercising sound judgement and initiative.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- Proven ability to care for ventilated neonate.
- Have sound problem solving skills,
in accordance with the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse.
- Ability to escalate clinical concerns to the Nursing Unit Manager or senior clinician after attempting to resolve matter.
Requisition ID: REQ628013
Applications Close: 23rd December 2025
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
Need more information ?
- Discover more about the application process.
- 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 John Whittaker on [email protected] or 0417 632 714.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport).
📌 Registered Nurse (Westmead)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Westmead
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