• Monday to Friday roster with rotating shifts

• Deliver high-quality perioperative and short-stay patient care

• Join a leading tertiary hospital committed to clinical excellence

Manage and deliver exceptional patient-centred care across Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay services while building positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time / Temporary Part Time  (Up to 1st November 2027)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse 
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join a highly skilled and supportive nursing team at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia's largest tertiary referral hospitals, renowned for delivering specialised healthcare, innovation, research and education. As part of Western Sydney Local Health District, you'll work in an environment that values collaboration, continuous learning and excellence in Patient and Family Centred Care.

• Working within the Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay Units, you'll provide care to a diverse patient population while contributing to a culture that prioritises safety, quality and outstanding healthcare experiences.

• Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic surgical environment

• Deliver care within a modern facility supported by advanced technologies and evidence-based practice

• Be part of a culture committed to Patient and Family Centred Care

• Access ongoing professional development, education and career growth opportunities

• Enjoy a weekday roster with rotating shifts, supporting work-life balance

What you'll be doing
As a Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality, evidence-informed nursing care that supports safe, timely and positive patient outcomes. Working collaboratively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team, you will use your clinical expertise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care throughout the patient journey.

• Deliver safe, effective and culturally responsive nursing care in accordance with NMBA standards and AHPRA requirements

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care while maintaining accurate clinical documentation

• Promote patient safety and quality through evidence-based practice and participation in quality improvement activities

• Collaborate with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal health outcomes

• Support education, mentoring and professional development opportunities for students and colleagues

We are looking for motivated and compassionate Registered Nurses who are passionate about delivering high quality care across the K5 Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay Units. Broaden your clinical skills through exposure to all surgical specialties through providing pre and post operative care alongside multidisciplinary teams in dynamic and busy clinical settings.
If you are driven to grow your skills, and deliver outstanding patient-centred care , this is an opportunity to build a fulfilling nursing career in a supportive and enriching environment.

Ready to make a difference?

Join a health service where your skills, compassion and commitment will help shape exceptional patient experiences every day. At Western Sydney Local Health District, you'll belong to a team driven by innovation, collaboration and a shared purpose of delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a workplace where people matter, growth is encouraged and your contribution truly makes an impact.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria

• Registration: Currently authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation
  Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.

2. Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core Values.

3. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.

4. Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.

5. Evidence of computer literacy and understanding of relevant health related information systems.

Requisition ID: REQ699108
Applications Close: 16th November 2026

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.

• Review the detailed Position Description  for insights into role requirements and criteria.

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

• For inquiries about the role, contact Sophie Daniel at [email protected]