Quick-paced ED with high-acuity and diverse presentations
Strengthen your emergency and critical thinking skills
Supportive multidisciplinary team in a leading hospital
Deliver, manage and prioritise emergency nursing care in a high-pressure ED while building advanced clinical skills in a dynamic hospital setting.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 17/08/2026)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour
Hours Per Week: 35 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital – Emergency Department
Where you'll be working
Join the busy Emergency Department at Westmead Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District—one of Australia’s largest and most diverse health services. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the frontline of emergency care in a fast-moving, high-impact environment.
- Work in a major tertiary hospital Emergency Department
- Exposure to high-acuity, complex and varied patient presentations
- Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams
- Culture that values teamwork, respect and open communication
- Ongoing opportunities to expand your emergency nursing skills
What you'll be doing
In this Registered Nurse, you will deliver safe, efficient and patient-centred emergency care while responding to rapidly changing clinical priorities. Key responsibilities will be to:
- Provide timely, high-quality emergency nursing care
- Assess, prioritise and respond to acute patient needs
- Work collaboratively with clinicians, patients and families
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
- Uphold professional standards and contribute to a safe care environment
Ready to step into your next role in Emergency Department?
If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about delivering exceptional emergency care, we want to hear from you. Join Westmead Hospital and play a vital role on the frontline of healthcare. Apply online now! Submit your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirement:
- Registration: Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria:
1. Demonstrated ability to create positive relationships with patients, carers and loved ones to achieve patient empowerment, information sharing and confidence in nursing staff.
2. Demonstrated extensive and recent emergency nursing skills and experience
3. Proven ability to work independently with initiative, as well as collaboratively and respectively within a multidisciplinary team.
4. Proven commitment to continuing professional development.
5.
Demonstrate critical thinking abilities, prioritisation and communication skills, whilst effectively following directions.
Requisition ID: REQ654594
Applications Close: 9th April 2026
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 Kelly Bivona on 0423 000 175 or email
[email protected]
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 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/
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for current staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
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📌 Registered Nurse - Emergency Department | Temporary (Australia)
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