- Deliver advanced neonatal care when it matters most.
- Work with a high performing multidisciplinary team.
- Advance your critical care nursing career.

Manage complex neonatal care. Build trusted partnerships with families. Deliver evidence-based nursing in a high acuity NICU environment Employment Type: 8 x Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)

Location: Westmead Hospital, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Where you'll be working

Join the dedicated team at Westmead Neonatal ICU Nursery, part of a leading tertiary referral hospital within Western Sydney.

Our Neonatal Intensive Care

Unit provides specialised, family-centred care to premature and critically unwell newborns in a fast-paced, high acuity environment.

You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive culture that values clinical excellence, compassion and continuous learning.

- Work in a state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
- Collaborate with neonatologists, midwives and allied health professionals.
- Be supported by experienced clinical leaders and educators.
- Contribute to a culturally responsive and diverse health service.
- Thrive in a team committed to innovation and quality improvement.

Located in the world-class Westmead Health Precinct you will benefit from :
- Work life wellness! work surrounded with Green open spaces, onsite staff only gym and wellness facilities.
- Access to advanced medical and research facilities.
- Strong focus on training and career progression.
- Supportive, inclusive and professional environment
- Public sector role with excellent benefits.

What You'll Be Doing As a Registered Nurse in NICU, you will provide patient-centred nursing care in accordance with individual care plans, clinical standards and NSW Health policies. You will use your clinical judgement and observation skills to recognise changes in patient condition,



respond appropriately and escalate concerns when required.

You Will Also

- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to support safe and optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitor and recognise changes in clinical condition, responding promptly and escalating concerns to senior nursing and medical staff.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team while maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Contribute to quality improvement, evidence-based practice and a culture of clinical excellence and patient safety.
- Support and share knowledge with junior nurses, students and other members of the nursing team while maintaining your own professional development.

Ready to make a difference at the very start of life? If you are a Registered Nurse who is passionate about providing exceptional care and looking to grow your career within a specialised neonatal setting, we would love to hear from you.

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 enrollment with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as Registered Nurse Division 1.
- Vaccination Category A

Selection Criteria

- Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated neonatal intensive care or critical care nursing experience, including experience caring for ventilated neonates.
- Demonstrated ability to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centred care within a complex clinical environment.




- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute positively to team outcomes.
- Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritise and manage competing clinical demands while maintaining attention to detail.
- Demonstrated computer literacy, including the ability to accurately use relevant health information systems and maintain clinical documentation.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development, clinical learning and maintaining contemporary nursing practice.

Requisition ID: REQ684528 Applications Close: 20 September 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 John Whittaker 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. 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 recent 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) #S-DNI

📌 Registered Nurse NICU Westmead Hospital (Sydney)
🏢 Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney