Registered Nurse - Cardiac Unit
NSW Health
Employment Type: Various up to 20 June 2027
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: 79368.82 - 111427.34 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ667780
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 21June 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Renwick on ***email_hidden***
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.
The Cardiac Inpatient Unit at the Children's Hospital at Westmead is a dynamic ward caring for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents with congenital, inherited and acquired heart disease. The provision of care extends from day catheter procedures to complex open heart surgeries, arrhythmias, transplantation and ventricular assist devices. Paediatric cardiac development opportunities are available to staff new to paediatrics and cardiology. A 12-hour flexible roster pattern is available for full and part time staff.
Additional 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.
- Current Acute Nursing experience in a hospital setting.
- Effective time management skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Capacity to work a seven (7) day rotating roster including public holidays.
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.
An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies
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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 [email protected]
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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