Registered Nurse - Emergency Department & Short Stay Unit

Requisition ID: REQ668891

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $79,368.82 - $111,427.34 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Campbelltown Hospital - Emergency Department (ED) & Emergency Short Stay Unit (ESSU)

Applications close: 28/06/2026

Contact: Dragana Martinez - Nurse Manager, Emergency Department on 0422 008 753 | ***email_hidden***

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

Campbelltown Hospital is currently recruiting Registered Nurses for positions within both the Emergency Department (ED) and the Emergency Short Stay Unit (ESSU).

Whether you are looking to build a career in Emergency Nursing or are interested in the fast-paced, patient-flow focused environment of ESSU, we have opportunities to suit a range of clinical interests and experience levels.

We are also seeking nurses with existing emergency nursing skills and experience who are interested in accelerated progression opportunities in areas such as triage, resuscitation, paediatrics, patient flow, and clinical leadership.

Campbelltown Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) is one of the busiest and most diverse in the region, providing care across the full spectrum of emergency presentations including paediatrics, mental health, trauma, aged care, and acute medical and surgical emergencies. The department features a Children’s Emergency Department, Children’s Short Stay Unit (CSSU), Fast Track, Acute Care Pod, Mental Health Pod, Aged Care Pod, a 5‑Bed Resuscitation Area, and the Emergency Short Stay Unit (ESSU). ED Registered Nurses have the opportunity to develop advanced skills in assessment, resuscitation, triage, paediatrics and leadership, while working within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team.

ESSU is ideal for nurses who enjoy rapid assessment, coordinating multidisciplinary care, patient flow and access management, clinical decision-making and delivering timely care that positively impacts overall ED flow. ESSU nurses work closely with the ED to manage patients requiring short‑term observation, treatment, and ongoing review, offering a unique opportunity to develop expertise in patient flow, navigation, and short‑stay management while remaining an integral part of the broader Emergency Department team.

Why Join Campbelltown ED and ESSU?

• Career development pathways — structured emergency nursing induction, accelerated progression for emergency‑skilled nurses, CNS development, and opportunities across triage, resuscitation, paediatrics, ESSU navigation, patient flow, leadership, and both Campbelltown & Camden EDs.
• Comprehensive education & training — dedicated ED education support, daily multidisciplinary simulation and airway drills, resuscitation and emergency skills days, paediatric skills days, access to the ED Nursing Education Fund, discounted APLS, and ongoing quality improvement, education, and research opportunities.
• Supportive team culture — strong mentorship, collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork, and leadership support embedded across ED and ESSU.
• Staff wellbeing focus — active ED Wellbeing Committee, peer support, and initiatives that promote a healthy, sustainable work environment.
Flexible work options — flexible rostering, including 12‑hour shift opportunities to support work–life balance.

Are You the Right Fit?

We are seeking Registered Nurses who demonstrate:

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Compassion and commitment to patient-centred care
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development
• Interest in emergency nursing, patient flow, and service improvement

Whether you are seeking a career in Emergency Nursing or are interested in the unique opportunities available within ESSU, Campbelltown Emergency offers a supportive environment with exceptional opportunities for growth, development, and career progression.

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).
• Demonstrated recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an environment appropriate to the relevant speciality.
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe compassionate quality care that is culturally responsive.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs.
• Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise.
• Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of evidenced based nursing care.

• Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.

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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