Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery

Requisition ID: REQ666859

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Bankstown Hospital

Applications close: 21/06/2026

Contact: Nora Omar - Nurse Unit Manager – Paediatric and Neonatal Units - Email on ***email_hidden***

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

Looking for a meaningful nursing role where you can grow professionally and make a real impact?Bankstown Hospital’s Special Care Nursery offers a supportive and fast-paced environment, ideal for nurses who are passionate about neonatal care. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including Liverpool Hospital, and benefit from ongoing education led by our dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator.

• Deliver safe, compassionate, person‑centred nursing care by collaborating with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team to achieve high‑quality health outcomes in line with SWSLHD’s vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.
• Model NSW Health CORE values—Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment—through professional behaviour, effective communication and positive interactions with patients, colleagues and the broader health service.
• Provide evidence‑based, culturally appropriate clinical care by critically assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions to ensure optimal patient experiences and outcomes.
• Demonstrate professional accountability and growth by engaging in reflective practice, maintaining professional standards, participating in performance review, and adhering to all relevant legislation, codes of conduct and nursing practice standards.
Contribute to a supportive learning culture by actively participating in teaching, coaching and developing others, while managing time effectively and consistently placing patients and their carers at the centre of care delivery despite competing priorities.

Are You the Right Fit?

The Registered Nurse will provide safe, compassionate, quality, person centred care and work in collaboration with patients/families/carers and a multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.

• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in clinical assessments, documentation and delivery of safe, high‑quality care.
• Active listening and strong communication, enabling effective person‑centred interactions with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, culturally sensitive approach that aligns with SWSLHD’s vision of Compassionate Nursing and Midwifery Care Always.
• Commitment to professional growth, reflective practice and adherence to nursing standards, codes of conduct and ethical frameworks.

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 describe how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of this role, with particular emphasis on any experience in neonatal care. We encourage you to highlight how your background will contribute to the Special Care Nursery team and the value you will bring to supporting newborns and their families.
• Share the main reasons for your application for this role and tell us what aspects of joining the Special Care Nursery that motivates you?

• Describe a scenario where you had to make a critical clinical decision under pressure. How did you assess the situation, implement a plan, and evaluate the outcomes to ensure the best care for the patient?

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

• Position Information
  • Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
• How to Apply
  • Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
• 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 [email protected]
  • 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 [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks
  • 12% superannuation
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
  • 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
• Grow Your Career
  • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing
  • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
  • 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.
• Vaccination Requirements
  • All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements 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 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.

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