Requisition ID: REQ685757

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week.

Temporary roles are available to visa holders, with contracts issued in accordance with visa conditions. Visa holders will be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Paediatric Ward, Liverpool Hospital

Applications close: 30/08/2026

Contact: Nirmala Deepesh - A/Nurse Unit Manager - Paediatric Ward on 02 8738 5665 or 0438 675 598 | [email protected]

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Join a dedicated paediatric team where you will have the opportunity to deliver exceptional care, support children and their families through every stage of their healthcare journey, and make a genuine difference in your community.

- Provide high-quality, family-centred care that positively impacts the lives of children and their families.
- Work alongside nursing, medical and allied health professionals in a supportive multidisciplinary environment focused on achieving the best possible patient outcomes.
- Promote safe, compassionate and evidence-based nursing care across a diverse paediatric patient population.
- Grow your clinical and leadership capabilities through ongoing professional development, exposure to a broad range of paediatric services, and a workplace culture that values teamwork, continuous improvement and recognition of every team member's contribution.

Are You the Right Fit? We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about paediatric care and thrives in a collaborative, patient-focused setting.

- Possess well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.




- Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and skills in paediatric nursing, with a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
- Show flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced paediatric ward environment, responding effectively to changing clinical priorities.
- Display a robust commitment to patient safety and the ability to work effectively within a multicultural healthcare setting, adapting communication styles to meet the needs of diverse patients and families.

Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Ability to manage workload, prioritise patient care, and respond to changing clinical situations.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver family-centred care and partner with parents/carers in decision-making.

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

- Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

- How to Apply

- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.

- Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee,



multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

- Aboriginal Workforce

- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees

- Work-Life Balance

- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

- Grow Your Career

- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

- Health & Wellbeing

- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

- Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

- Child Safe Employment

- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing 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.

- Temporary Positions

- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

📌 Registered Nurse - Paediatrics - Perm PT/FT (Sydney)
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney