Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
· Be part of a values-driven team shaping the future of Western Sydney
· Grow your skills with ongoing training and professional development
· Contribute to meaningful work improving lives in your community
Deliver exceptional patient care, drive teamwork, uphold standards, inspire learning and shape health in Western Sydney
Employment Type: 6x Temporary Full Time (up to 17/08/2026)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
Join WSLHD and make a real impact delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive, values-driven team.
· Provide exceptional, efficient and effective nursing care
· Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
· Champion ongoing learning and professional growth
· Uphold best practice, safety and clinical standards
· Help shape better health for Western Sydney communities
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below, providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
· 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: REQ590898
Applications Close: 7th September 2025
Need more information?
· Discover more about the application process.
· Review the detailed Position Description insights into role requirements and criteria.
· Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
· For inquiries about the role, contact Susan Borg on Susan.Borg3@health.nsw.gov.au
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 new 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.
