Requisition ID: REQ689778

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time, minimum 24 hours per week 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: $64.70 - $66.83 per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Fairfield Hospital

Applications close: 13/09/26

Contact: Kiara Dodd - Nurse Manager Emergency Department on or via (02) 9619 8148

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
Play a key leadership role within Fairfield Emergency Department and help ensure patients receive safe, timely and effective care from the moment they enter the department. This is an opportunity to influence patient flow, strengthen clinical safety and contribute to the ongoing development of emergency care services.

- Provide visible senior nursing leadership at the front of the Emergency Department.
- Drive improvements in patient safety, patient experience and Emergency Department performance.
- Coordinate strategies that support timely assessment, treatment and patient flow.
- Work collaboratively with nursing, medical, patient flow and ambulance teams to deliver the best possible outcomes.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of the Front of House Model of Care.

Are You the Right Fit?
We're looking for an experienced and proactive Emergency Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently balance clinical priorities with operational demands. You will be a visible leader who can identify emerging risks, support colleagues and ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

- Demonstrate strong and visible clinical leadership with a commitment to patient safety and quality care.
- Maintain situational awareness and proactively identify and respond to emerging clinical and operational risks.
- Remain calm, organised and solutions-focused during periods of high demand, ambulance surges and waiting room pressures
- Build effective working relationships and communicate confidently across multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders.
- Support and develop colleagues through coaching,



collaboration and positive role modelling while driving continuous improvement.

Why You'll Love Working at Fairfield Emergency Department
At Fairfield Emergency Department, you'll be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional care to a diverse and growing community. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside senior nursing and medical leaders, influence how emergency care is delivered at the front of house, and contribute to initiatives that improve patient safety, flow and experience.

- Help shape and strengthen Fairfield ED's Front of House Model of Care.
- Develop your leadership capability in patient flow, clinical governance and operational management.
- Work closely with senior clinicians and leaders across the Emergency Department and hospital.
- Lead service improvement initiatives that have a direct impact on patients and staff.
- Build valuable experience that supports future senior clinical and nursing leadership opportunities.

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) and relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of the employees specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
- Describe a time when you provided senior clinical leadership in a busy Emergency Department environment to manage competing clinical and operational priorities. In your response, outline how you identified and addressed risks to patient safety, supported staff, and achieved positive outcomes for patients and the service.

Describe your understanding of Emergency Department patient flow and performance indicators, including Transfer of Care (TOC) and triage-to-treatment timeframes. Provide an example of how you have used this understanding to identify barriers, coordinate a response, and improve patient flow, patient safety or service performance.

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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

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 . Support is also available through the .

More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?

Financial Perks

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing via

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 wide-ranging 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 team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

Health & Wellbeing

Discounted gym membership through

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 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 . 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.

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