Registered Nurse Grace NICU

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time & Temporary Contracts available. Full time equivalent base salary range (12% super 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:74317.94 - 104336.27
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ657671
Location: Westmead
Application Close: Midnight 15 May 2026
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At the Sydney Childrens 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.

Where youll be working
At the Sydney Childrens Hospitals Network every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

This is an exciting time to join our team. As we prepare to move into our new state-of-the-art 14-storey Paediatric Services Building part of a multimillion-dollar redevelopment of The Childrens Hospital at Westmead youll be at the forefront of a transformative period in paediatric and neonatal healthcare.

This new facility will house expanded critical care and acute healthcare services including enhanced neonatal intensive care units operating theatres and additional inpatient units ensuring we continue to provide world-class care for children and their families across NSW.
If youre passionate about making a difference in the lives of our smallest and most vulnerable patients this is your opportunity to grow your critical care career with us where every moment counts.

Were inviting passionate and motivated Registered Nurses to join our Grace Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team at The Childrens Hospital at Westmead.

What we offer:

A chance to work in a world-class neonatal critical care environment
Full-Time and Part-Time roles to suit your lifestyle
12-hour shifts
A workplace where curiosity compassion and capability are nurtured
A supportive team culture that values growth and development

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees):

Flexible work opportunities
Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
Accrued days off (ADOs)
Fitness passport
Employee assistance program (EAP)

What youll be doing

Were looking for nurses who:
Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Are experienced in or highly motivated to work in neonatal critical care
Thrive in fast-paced high-acuity environments

How to Apply:
Click Apply Online and submit your application including:

Aresume(maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
Responses to the questions below:

1. Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Recent critical care experience and/or recent paediatric experience.
3. Demonstrated excellent verbal written and interpersonal skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
5. Effective time management skills
6. Computer literacy.
7. Capacity to work a seven (7) day rotating roster including public holidays and reasonable overtime.

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 Healths commitment to the Child Safe 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 Childrens Guardian.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies. (perm FT)