Registered Nurse - Paediatric Unit - Temp PT/Casual
South Western Sydney Local Health District
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Requisition ID:
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Employment Type:
Temporary Part Time (up until October ****) or Casual, up to 38 hours per week
Contact:
Angela Davis - Nursing Unit Manager, Paediatric Unit on ************ |
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
Step into a role where your expertise truly shapes the experience of children and their families by bringing:
A commitment to patient‐centred care — ensuring every child receives safe, compassionate, evidence‐based treatment.
A collaborative mindset — working closely within a supportive, close‐knit Paediatric team.
Confidence caring for children from birth to 16 — adapting your approach to meet diverse developmental and clinical needs.
Strong, reassuring communication — guiding, educating, and supporting families during important moments.
A passion for making a meaningful impact — helping shape positive experiences for children and their families.
Are You the Right Fit?
This role is ideal for a Paediatric Registered Nurse who brings strong clinical capability, adaptability, and a passion for delivering exceptional care by demonstrating:
A broad paediatric skill set — confidence across a variety of paediatric procedures in a energetic clinical environment.
Experience in Special Care Nursery — highly desirable for providing immediate care to neonates and supporting families from the very beginning.




CVAD knowledge or accreditation — an advantage that strengthens your contribution to specialised, high‐quality care.
Flexibility within a rotating roster — working collaboratively within a team that values adaptability and shared responsibility.
A commitment to exceptional paediatric nursing — bringing teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence to every shift.
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).
Please outline your recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an environment appropriate to the relevant speciality, incuding any experience in special care nursery environment.
Please demonstrate your ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs.
Please give an example of your use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of evidenced based nursing care.
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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.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
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
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
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
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 implementingthe 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.
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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📌 Registered Nurse - Paediatric Unit - Temp Pt/Casual (New South Wales)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 New South Wales