Employment Type: Temporary Full Time and Part Time Opportunities until 27 June 2027
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: 81748.17 - 114771.98 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ692555
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 20 September 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Hawes on
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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.
Sydney Children's Hospital Network, Westmead is seeking dynamic, motivated, and experienced Paediatric Registered Nurses to join our Ambulatory Services team.
Ambulatory
Services encompasses the Medical Day Unit, Hospital in the Home (HITH), Kids GPS Care Coordination Service, and the Acute Review Clinic (ARC). Together, these services deliver specialist, family-centred care to children and young people with a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions. This unique role provides the opportunity to work across all areas of Ambulatory Services, offering exposure to diverse clinical settings and the chance to develop advanced skills within innovative and expanding ambulatory models of care.
Successful applicants will be supported to broaden their clinical expertise while contributing to the delivery of high-quality care outside traditional inpatient environments. Previous experience in Hospital in the Home (HITH) services is highly regarded, although not essential. We are looking for nurses who demonstrate strong clinical skills, adaptability, excellent communication, and a passion for delivering exceptional paediatric care.
Join us in shaping the future of paediatric ambulatory care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.
What You'll Be Doing The Registered Nurse provides safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families of Sydney Children’s Hospital Network.
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.
Extra benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How To Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
- Responses to the questions below:
- 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.
- Recent clinical experience as a registered nurse in a hospital setting.
- Effective time management skills
- Computer literacy.
- Capacity to work a seven (7) day rotating roster including public holidays and reasonable overtime.
- Current NSW Drivers’ Licence
Child Safe Standards SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people,
in line with NSW Health’s commitment to 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.
Additional Information
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?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
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
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