Registered Nurse - Children's Short Stay Unit
Job Type: Contract position | Casual position
Job Description
MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 18 July **** Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: ******************** full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ******
Located in: Westmead Applications Close: Midnight on 23 July **** For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Parsons on ******
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.
The Children's Short Stay Unit (CSSU), provides care for up to 32-bed acute paediatric inpatient unit caring for children with a wide range of medical conditions. Working closely with the Emergency Department, CSSU provides care for patients with respiratory illnesses, infections, seizures, gastroenteritis, and other common childhood conditions, with most patients staying up to 72 hours. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your acute advanced paediatric nursing skills in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
What you'll be doing The Registered Nurse provides safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families of Sydney Children's Hospital Network.
Responsibilities and Requirements
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.
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
Flexible work opportunities
Salary packaging and meal entertainment advantages
Accrued days off (ADOs)
Fitness passport
Employee assistance program (EAP)
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 temporary full or part time vacancies. Need more information?
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 *******
For technical support please contact ******** ***.
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