Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

Learn more about our network: http://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/professionals

Employment Type: Various

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Hours Per Week: up to 40

Requisition ID: REQ703026

Applications via eCredential

The Cancer Centre for Children at The Children's Hospital at Westmead is seeking passionate and dedicated Staff Specialists to join our team.

Permanent Appointments:1.9 FTE

Temporary Appointments: 0.2 FTE until 30 June 2028

What you'll be doing

To work as a core member of the Cancer Centre for Children at The Children's Hospital at Westmead providing comprehensive, high-quality care to children and adolescents with cancer. This role is intended to support the Cancer Centre’s transition to a streamed model of care. We are recruiting clinicians with demonstrated experience or a strong interest in haematological malignancies and/or CNS tumours and /or Solid tumours.

To participate actively in the development, conduct and oversight of clinical trials as principal investigator, including early phase clinical trials.

To fully participate in the Multidisciplinary team approach to care and contribution to the hospital in the area of research, education and advocacy.

To participate in the development and implementation of novel cancer therapies, either within the laboratory, or in the translation of novel therapies to the clinic.

To ensure that clinical services are centered on improving and delivering excellence in clinical care for children and supporting their families.

Participate in reviews and quality improvement activities, and training and education of staff.

Abide by the hospital code of conduct and participate in annual performance reviews for clinical services in accordance with the Staff Specialist (State) Award.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Please click here for more information.

Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, Paediatric Oncologist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
• Training comparable to the requirements of the RACP Specialist Advisory Committee in Medical Oncology.
• Pertinent clinical experience in the management of the wide spectrum of paediatric oncology diseases, across the clinical management of children and adolescents with haematological malignancies and/or CNS tumours and /or Solid tumours and related disorders within Oncology services.
• Experience in the design and conduct of laboratory experiments and/or prospective clinical trials.
• Commitment to participate in peer review, quality improvement, patient safety and risk assessment with a commitment to teaching.
• Evidence of continuing professional development together with evidence with commitment to the goals of an organisation in which the applicant has worked beyond direct patient care.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify, initiate, implement and evaluate clinical quality improvement within the Oncology service.
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time. The preferred applicant may be considered for the award of a conjoint academic title (levels A to D) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney at a level commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience. The award of the academic title will also confer membership upon the appointee of the University Department of Paediatrics and Child Health. The academic title will be held for the duration of The Children's Hospital at Westmead appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment. The appointee will be responsible to the University for academic matters and to The Children's Hospital at Westmead for clinical matters.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Caroline Bateman on [email protected]

For technical support please contact the customer service team on 1300 679 367.

Applications Close: Tuesday 3rd November 2026

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Employment Type: Various, Permanent/Temporary - Full Time/Part Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.17 – $114,771.98 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options are available) + NSW Health Incentives – (conditions apply, may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)’
Location: Parkes NSW – Find out more
Hours per Week: 38
Applications close: 2 November 2026 – 11:59pm

Registered Nurse – (Emergency Department) - 5-10k Incentives Offered
Parkes Health Service

***Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly – please apply now***

About the role
Broaden your clinical range. Deepen your acute-care confidence. Build a platform for senior practice.

If hands-on acute care is your style, Parkes ED gives you the environment to become a highly capable rural emergency nurse — varied presentations, genuine acuity, a spacious modern resuscitation area, onsite medical support around the clock, and development pathways that can turn experience into career

This is an Emergency Department for nurses who want to keep sharpening their clinical judgement. You will see a broad mix of presentations and work in a regional hospital where clinical versatility counts. Rural emergency nursing asks you to think broadly, respond calmly and understand the wider clinical picture. At Parkes, you have the infrastructure and professional backing to build that capability with confidence.

Parkes Hospital opened in 2015, creating a modern regional health service with contemporary clinical spaces and equipment. The ED includes five treatment beds plus a spacious resuscitation bay, within a hospital with a 27-bed inpatient facility. The department is bright, open and visually impressive for a regional hospital of its size. When a patient deteriorates and the team needs to move quickly, the resus area gives clinicians room to assess, escalate, communicate and deliver care efficiently when every movement counts.

For metropolitan nurses considering a regional move, one detail matters enormously: Parkes has onsite medical support 24 hours a day across the ED and ward. You can embrace the breadth and autonomy of rural emergency nursing without stepping away from direct medical backup. When presentations become complex or acuity escalates, the doctor is onsite. That gives you the reassurance to make the move and the clinical environment to keep extending your practice.

Parkes Health Service also has the infrastructure to support acute care, including medical imaging with CT, ultrasound and X-ray, pathology with point-of-care testing, an onsite helipad and after-hours emergency surgical cover. The wider service includes inpatient care, maternity, chemotherapy, surgery, ambulatory care, rehabilitation and palliative care, giving the ED an important role within a well-connected regional hospital.

The professional opportunity extends beyond the next shift.

Parkes has clinical nurse educators working across the ED and inpatient unit, with education embedded into the service rather than treated as an optional extra. Nurses are supported to build the evidence and experience required for progression, including opportunities to work toward personal regrading to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1.

There are also pathways into education, quality improvement, research and leadership. CNS nurses can gain relieving management experience, and nurses interested in taking on greater responsibility can develop the skills required to coordinate care, contribute to service improvement and step into more senior roles over time.

That makes Parkes particularly attractive for an experienced clinician who wants the next move to count. You are not simply changing locations. You are building clinical range, deepening acute-care confidence and creating a platform for senior practice.

The team values communication, teamwork and flexibility. Patient advocacy is central to the way the department operates: recognising what a patient needs, speaking up when it matters and making sure the person behind the presentation does not get lost in the pace of an ED shift.

The practical details are good too. Parkes Hospital offers free onsite parking and a cafe, while inpatient rooms provide a contemporary environment with their own bathrooms and televisions. These details add up to a health service designed to work well for patients, families and staff.

A regional lifestyle with room to move. Parkes is a thriving Central West town with the services and opportunities of a regional centre, while still offering the ease, affordability and connection that make a country move worthwhile.

It is home to around 12,000 people and has a diverse local economy supported by mining, government, agriculture and scientific employers. Parkes is also known nationally for the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope — famously known as The Dish — and the Parkes Elvis Festival, which transforms the town each January.

For families, there are schools, sport, community groups and the space to build a life outside work. For clinicians moving from a metropolitan area, Parkes offers something increasingly difficult to find: professional momentum without the long commute, expensive parking and constant pressure of city living.

With a median house price around $470,000, Parkes remains an achievable option for nurses who want more space, greater affordability and a regional lifestyle without stepping away from meaningful clinical work.

Relocation support may also be available through the NSW Government’s Welcome Experience, a free service helping eligible essential workers and their families settle into regional NSW. Local Connectors can assist with practical support such as housing, childcare, partner employment and community connections.

If you want a regional ED role that builds real acute-care capability, gives you direct onsite medical support, and opens a practical pathway into senior clinical practice, Parkes is ready for you. Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future. Join us!

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Helping you move to Western NSW

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience

More than just your next nursing role - discover a career with variety, growth and opportunity at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Hunter Valley.

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Location: Hunter Valley Mental Health Service

Requisition ID:REQ696473

Applications Close: Sunday 25th October

An exciting opportunity exists to join our supportive and dynamic team at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Hunter Valley.

CAMHS is a specialist mental health service that assesses and treats young people 0 – 17 years of age and their families/carers who are living in the HNE Local Health District (LHD). Young people referred to the service have complex and severe mental health problems that significantly impact on most aspects of their functioning and development.

Where you’ll be working:

You will be based at the HNE High Street campus in Maitland, however, may be required to travel to other parts of the Hunter Valley area within work time with other staff.

Located close to Maitland City centre and free parking available on site.

About the role:

The Registered Nurse position within our team supports and completes mental health assessments and promotes the dual mental health and physical health care interventions to assist young people and their families in their recovery journey. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of staff there are opportunities to upskill in therapy modalities or support clinicians with interventions.

The position receives clinical supervision from our Hunter Valley/Manning teams Senior CNC-2 position. There are regular opportunities to shadow Senior RN staff (CNS-2 and CNC-2) in providing acute mental health care in the community. Successful applicants will be supported by Senior nursing staff within the wider team and Senior Allied Health staff on site to delivery mental health care.

This position can support RN staff who are seeking to work toward a CNS-1 personal regrade.

About You:

· Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

· Motivation to support young people and families.

· Knowledge of trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented care, or willingness to develop skills and knowledge in these areas.

· Experience in mental health care, either in community or inpatient settings, is beneficial. Applicants with a demonstrated interest in community mental health care are also encouraged to apply.

Essential criteria:

⭐ Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Authority to Practice with AHPRA.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

✅ Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)

✅ Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development

✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families

✅ ADO's each month (for full-time employees)

✅ 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

✅ Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.

✅ Fitness Passport

✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary full and part time part time vacancies

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position For role related queries or questions contact Benjamin Tupou | [email protected]

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact[email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time

Hours Per Week: Minimum 24

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + annual leave loading + Superannuation

Requisition ID: REQ701247

Join NSW’s Largest and Most Advanced Intensive Care Service

Are you an experienced Intensive Care Nurse looking to take the next step in your career?

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) Intensive Care Service offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of critical care within one of Australia’s leading quaternary referral hospitals. We are seeking passionate, skilled and motivated Registered Nurses to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional patients and family-centred care.

As the largest Intensive Care Service in New South Wales, RPA ICU currently operates 50 intensive care beds across four specialised clinical pods and is undergoing a major redevelopment that will expand the service to a purpose-built 74-bed Intensive Care Unit. Upon completion, RPA ICU will become the largest and most technologically advance intensive care service in NSW, setting a new benchmark for critical care delivery, innovation and patients outcomes.

This is more than a nursing position – it is an opportunity to join a world-class critical care service recognised for clinical excellence, innovation, research, education and leadership development.

For more information, please view the Position Description

About the Intensive Care Service

RPA Intensive Care Service currently consists of four specialised clinical pods:

• Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CICU) Providing specialist care for patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery, advance cardiac interventions and complex cardiovascular management.
• Neuroscience and Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) Delivering specialised care to patients with complex neurosurgical and neurological conditions, including stroke, neurovascular and cranial surgery patients.
• General Intensive Care Units (Blue and Green Intensive Care Unit) Two general Intensive Care Units provide care for a broad range of critically ill medical and surgical patients, including transplantation, trauma, sepsis, respiratory failure and multi-organ dysfunction.

Working across these specialised pods provides nurses with exposure to a diverse and highly complex patient cohort while developing expertise across multiple critical care specialties.

A Centre of Excellence in Critical Care

At RPA ICU, we care for some of the most complex and critically ill patients in Australia. We are committed to delivering evidence-based, patients and family-centred care, recognising that patients and their loved ones are partners in achieving the best possible health outcomes and healthcare experience.

Every member of our team plays a vital role in supporting patients and families through some of life’s most challenging moments, delivering compassionate care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence.

As a recognised centre of excellence in critical care, RPA ICU combines advanced technology, multidisciplinary collaboration, innovation, education and research to provide outstanding outcomes for patients, families and the wider community.

Our nursing staff work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team and receive ongoing clinical support, collaboration and mentorship from experienced Intensive Care Staff Specialists, ensuring excellence in patient care while fostering continuous learning and professional growth.

Unparalleled Clinical Exposure

As a major quaternary referral centre, RPA ICU provides exposure to an extraordinary range of specialist services and complex clinical presentations that are rarely seen elsewhere.

NSW Liver Transplant Centre

RPA is home to NSW’s Liver Transplant Centre and provides specialise intensive care management for patients with:

• Acute liver failure
• End-stage liver disease
• Complex hepatobiliary conditions
• Liver transplantation
• Multi-organ transplantation

Our nurses are integral members of the multidisciplinary transplant team, caring for patients throughout their transplant journey and managing some of the state’s most complex liver disease presentations.

Major ECMO Referral Centre

RPA ICU is on of NSW’s leading Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) centres, providing advance cardiac and respiratory support for critically ill patients.

Nurses have the opportunity to develop expertise within a high volume ECMO service and participate in the statewide ECMO referral and retrieval network, supporting critically ill patients and healthcare service across New South Wales.

Advanced Surgical and Medical Services

RPA ICU supports a broad range of highly specialised services including:

• Liver transplantation
• Kidney transplantation
• Cardiothoracic surgery
• Advanced cardiac care
• Neurosurgery and neurosciences
• Major trauma
• Complex gastrointestinal surgery
• Surgical oncology
• Multi-organ failure management

Our service is internationally recognised for managing advance surgical procedures including:

• Pelvis Exenterations
• Peritonectomies
• Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
• Complex gastrointestinal reconstructive surgery

Virtual ICU and Rural Health Partnerships

RPA ICU is committed to improving intensive care access and outcomes for rural and remote communities.

Through our Virtual ICU (vICU) program, we partner with healthcare services across regional New South Wales, including Broken Hill, providing specialist critical care support, consultation and clinical expertise to clinicians caring for critically ill patients in rural settings.

This innovative service enables our clinicians to contribute to healthcare delivery beyond metropolitan Sydney while supporting equitable access to specialist intensive care services across the state.

Leading Research, Education and Innovation

RPA ICU has a strong reputation for excellence in:

• Clinical research
• Evidence-based practice
• Quality improvement
• Innovation in critical care
• Advance education and training

RPA ICU is recognised for its comprehensive critical care education programs, supporting nurses to continually advance their clinical expertise, pursue specialty practice and develop into the future leaders of intensive care nursing.

We are committed to developing highly skilled critical care nurses through structured and progressive education programs designed to support nurses at every stage of their career.

Our dedicated Intensive Care education team provides:

• Structured Intensive Care education programs
• Introductory and advance critical care education pathways
• Bedside clinical teaching
• Simulation-based learning
• Competency development programs
• Clinical coaching and mentorship
• Transition-to-critical-care support
• Advance specialty training opportunities
• Leadership development and succession planning opportunity

Whether you are developing foundational critical care skills or pursuing advanced specialty practice, RPA ICU provides the support, education and resources required to achieve your professional goals.

Staff are encouraged and supported to participate in research activities, quality initiatives and professional development opportunities that contribute to the advancement of critical care nursing and patient care outcomes.

Build Your Career With Us

At RPA ICU, we are committed to developing the next generation of critical care leaders.

We provide extensive opportunities for careers progression through:

• Comprehensive Intensive Care education programs designed to advance clinical knowledge and critical care expertise
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) advancement pathways
• Specialty practice development
• ECMO and transplant nursing
• Virtual ICU and telehealth critical care experience
• Leadership development opportunities
• Mentoring and coaching programs
• Postgraduate education support
• Acting and secondment opportunities
• Participate in service redesign, research and innovation projects

Our nurse are supported to pursue career progression while developing the critical, professional and leadership capabilities required to become future leaders within intensive care nursing.

Through a strong culture of education, mentorship and professional development, RPA ICU invests in its people, ensuring nurses are empowered to achieve their full potential and contribute to the future of critical care.

We don’t just offer a roster – we offer a career pathway.

Supporting Staff Wellbeing

At RPA ICU, we recognise that exceptional patient care beings with supported workforce.

We are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace culture that prioritises:

• Staff wellbeing
• Psychological safety
• Professional fulfilment
• Work-Life balance
• Teamwork and collaboration

Our staff benefit from:

• Dedicated wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional mentoring and per support
• Ongoing education and development
• Health and wellness programs
• Flexible rostering practices where operationally feasible
• Strong nursing leadership support
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

We are passionate about creating an environment where nurses feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive both professionally and personally.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse within the Intensive Care Service, you will provide evidence-based nursing care that promotes positive patient outcomes while working collaboratively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

You will:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
• Deliver high-quality patient and family-centred care
• Support patients and families through complex healthcare journeys
• Contribute to a culture of safety, excellence and continuous improvement
• Participate in education, research and quality improvement activities
• Work collaboratively within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team
• Deliver intensive nursing care to some of the most critical ill patients in Australia.

We are seeking AHPRA Registered Nurses who are:

• Passionate about intensive care nursing
• Committed to excellence in patient and family-centred care
• Adaptable and resilient in high-acuity environments
• Strong communicators and collaborative team members
• Motivated to expand their clinical expertise
• Interested in developing leadership capabilities
• Dedicated to lifelong learning and professional development
• Able to work within Australia (holds working rights).

Join the Future of Critical Care

This is your opportunity to be part of the future of critical care in New South Wales.

Join a service that is shaping the next generation of intensive care through innovation, education, research and clinical excellence. Be part of a team that delivers exceptional care, embraces cutting-edge technology and supports the development of future nursing leaders.

With a 74-bed development underway, world-leading liver transplant and ECMO services, advance surgical specialties, Virtual ICU partnership, dedicated staff specialist support, comprehensive critical care education programs and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and career progression, there has never been a more exciting time to join RPA Intensive Care.

Join Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Intensive Care Service – Where clinical excellence, innovation, education and compassionate care come together to deliver outstanding outcomes for patients and families.

Apply now and become part of NSW’s largest, most advanced and most exciting Intensive Care Service.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.

To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn.

For further information, please contact Hayden Tran via email at [email protected].

Applications Close: 11 November 2026

For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time (minimum 24 hours per week)

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location:Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ701253

Join NSW’s Largest and Most Advanced Intensive Care Service

Are you an experienced Intensive Care Nurse looking to take the next step in your career?

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) Intensive Care Service offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of critical care within one of Australia’s leading quaternary referral hospitals. We are seeking passionate, skilled and motivated Registered Nurses to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional patients and family-centred care.

As the largest Intensive Care Service in New South Wales, RPA ICU currently operates 50 intensive care beds across four specialised clinical pods and is undergoing a major redevelopment that will expand the service to a purpose-built 74-bed Intensive Care Unit. Upon completion, RPA ICU will become the largest and most technologically advance intensive care service in NSW, setting a new benchmark for critical care delivery, innovation and patients outcomes.

This is more than a nursing position – it is an opportunity to join a world-class critical care service recognised for clinical excellence, innovation, research, education and leadership development.

For more information, please view the Position Description

About the Intensive Care Service

RPA Intensive Care Service currently consists of four specialised clinical pods:

• Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CICU) Providing specialist care for patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery, advance cardiac interventions and complex cardiovascular management.
• Neuroscience and Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) Delivering specialised care to patients with complex neurosurgical and neurological conditions, including stroke, neurovascular and cranial surgery patients.
• General Intensive Care Units (Blue and Green Intensive Care Unit) Two general Intensive Care Units provide care for a broad range of critically ill medical and surgical patients, including transplantation, trauma, sepsis, respiratory failure and multi-organ dysfunction.

Working across these specialised pods provides nurses with exposure to a diverse and highly complex patient cohort while developing expertise across multiple critical care specialties.

A Centre of Excellence in Critical Care

At RPA ICU, we care for some of the most complex and critically ill patients in Australia. We are committed to delivering evidence-based, patients and family-centred care, recognising that patients and their loved ones are partners in achieving the best possible health outcomes and healthcare experience.

Every member of our team plays a vital role in supporting patients and families through some of life’s most challenging moments, delivering compassionate care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence.

As a recognised centre of excellence in critical care, RPA ICU combines advanced technology, multidisciplinary collaboration, innovation, education and research to provide outstanding outcomes for patients, families and the wider community.

Our nursing staff work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team and receive ongoing clinical support, collaboration and mentorship from experienced Intensive Care Staff Specialists, ensuring excellence in patient care while fostering continuous learning and professional growth.

Unparalleled Clinical Exposure

As a major quaternary referral centre, RPA ICU provides exposure to an extraordinary range of specialist services and complex clinical presentations that are rarely seen elsewhere.

NSW Liver Transplant Centre

RPA is home to NSW’s Liver Transplant Centre and provides specialise intensive care management for patients with:

• Acute liver failure
• End-stage liver disease
• Complex hepatobiliary conditions
• Liver transplantation
• Multi-organ transplantation

Our nurses are integral members of the multidisciplinary transplant team, caring for patients throughout their transplant journey and managing some of the state’s most complex liver disease presentations.

Major ECMO Referral Centre

RPA ICU is on of NSW’s leading Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) centres, providing advance cardiac and respiratory support for critically ill patients.

Nurses have the opportunity to develop expertise within a high volume ECMO service and participate in the statewide ECMO referral and retrieval network, supporting critically ill patients and healthcare service across New South Wales.

Advanced Surgical and Medical Services

RPA ICU supports a broad range of highly specialised services including:

• Liver transplantation
• Kidney transplantation
• Cardiothoracic surgery
• Advanced cardiac care
• Neurosurgery and neurosciences
• Major trauma
• Complex gastrointestinal surgery
• Surgical oncology
• Multi-organ failure management

Our service is internationally recognised for managing advance surgical procedures including:

• Pelvis Exenterations
• Peritonectomies
• Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
• Complex gastrointestinal reconstructive surgery

Virtual ICU and Rural Health Partnerships

RPA ICU is committed to improving intensive care access and outcomes for rural and remote communities.

Through our Virtual ICU (vICU) program, we partner with healthcare services across regional New South Wales, including Broken Hill, providing specialist critical care support, consultation and clinical expertise to clinicians caring for critically ill patients in rural settings.

This innovative service enables our clinicians to contribute to healthcare delivery beyond metropolitan Sydney while supporting equitable access to specialist intensive care services across the state.

Leading Research, Education and Innovation

RPA ICU has a strong reputation for excellence in:

• Clinical research
• Evidence-based practice
• Quality improvement
• Innovation in critical care
• Advance education and training

RPA ICU is recognised for its comprehensive critical care education programs, supporting nurses to continually advance their clinical expertise, pursue specialty practice and develop into the future leaders of intensive care nursing.

We are committed to developing highly skilled critical care nurses through structured and progressive education programs designed to support nurses at every stage of their career.

Our dedicated Intensive Care education team provides:

• Structured Intensive Care education programs
• Introductory and advance critical care education pathways
• Bedside clinical teaching
• Simulation-based learning
• Competency development programs
• Clinical coaching and mentorship
• Transition-to-critical-care support
• Advance specialty training opportunities
• Leadership development and succession planning opportunity

Whether you are developing foundational critical care skills or pursuing advanced specialty practice, RPA ICU provides the support, education and resources required to achieve your professional goals.

Staff are encouraged and supported to participate in research activities, quality initiatives and professional development opportunities that contribute to the advancement of critical care nursing and patient care outcomes.

Build Your Career With Us

At RPA ICU, we are committed to developing the next generation of critical care leaders.

We provide extensive opportunities for careers progression through:

• Comprehensive Intensive Care education programs designed to advance clinical knowledge and critical care expertise
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) advancement pathways
• Specialty practice development
• ECMO and transplant nursing
• Virtual ICU and telehealth critical care experience
• Leadership development opportunities
• Mentoring and coaching programs
• Postgraduate education support
• Acting and secondment opportunities
• Participate in service redesign, research and innovation projects

Our nurse are supported to pursue career progression while developing the critical, professional and leadership capabilities required to become future leaders within intensive care nursing.

Through a strong culture of education, mentorship and professional development, RPA ICU invests in its people, ensuring nurses are empowered to achieve their full potential and contribute to the future of critical care.

We don’t just offer a roster – we offer a career pathway.

Supporting Staff Wellbeing

At RPA ICU, we recognise that exceptional patient care beings with supported workforce.

We are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace culture that prioritises:

• Staff wellbeing
• Psychological safety
• Professional fulfilment
• Work-Life balance
• Teamwork and collaboration

Our staff benefit from:

• Dedicated wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional mentoring and per support
• Ongoing education and development
• Health and wellness programs
• Flexible rostering practices where operationally feasible
• Strong nursing leadership support
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

We are passionate about creating an environment where nurses feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive both professionally and personally.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse within the Intensive Care Service, you will provide evidence-based nursing care that promotes positive patient outcomes while working collaboratively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

You will:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
• Deliver high-quality patient and family-centred care
• Support patients and families through complex healthcare journeys
• Contribute to a culture of safety, excellence and continuous improvement
• Participate in education, research and quality improvement activities
• Work collaboratively within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team
• Deliver intensive nursing care to some of the most critical ill patients in Australia.

We are seeking AHPRA Registered Nurses who are:

• Passionate about intensive care nursing
• Committed to excellence in patient and family-centred care
• Adaptable and resilient in high-acuity environments
• Strong communicators and collaborative team members
• Motivated to expand their clinical expertise
• Interested in developing leadership capabilities
• Dedicated to lifelong learning and professional development
• Able to work within Australia (holds working rights).

Join the Future of Critical Care

This is your opportunity to be part of the future of critical care in New South Wales.

Join a service that is shaping the next generation of intensive care through innovation, education, research and clinical excellence. Be part of a team that delivers exceptional care, embraces cutting-edge technology and supports the development of future nursing leaders.

With a 74-bed development underway, world-leading liver transplant and ECMO services, advance surgical specialties, Virtual ICU partnership, dedicated staff specialist support, comprehensive critical care education programs and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and career progression, there has never been a more exciting time to join RPA Intensive Care.

Join Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Intensive Care Service – Where clinical excellence, innovation, education and compassionate care come together to deliver outstanding outcomes for patients and families.

Apply now and become part of NSW’s largest, most advanced and most exciting Intensive Care Service.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.

To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn.

For further information, please contact Hayden Tran via email at [email protected].

Applications Close: 11 November 2026 at 11:59pm

For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.

🧠 Lead complex cancer care coordination across specialist services

🌟 Use advanced nursing expertise to influence practice and patient outcomes

🚀 Shape education, research and service improvement at a leading hospital

Lead complex Head & Neck and CNS cancer care, coordinating expert nursing, education and service improvement to deliver better patient outcomes.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 12/07/2028)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $75.35 - $76.85 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join Westmead Hospital and become a key clinical leader supporting people with complex Head & Neck and Central Nervous System cancers. This is an opportunity to step into a specialist role where your clinical expertise, leadership and ability to connect people and services can have a lasting impact.

You will work across a multidisciplinary environment, building strong partnerships with clinicians and services within Western Sydney Local Health District and beyond.

• Work within a major tertiary hospital and specialist cancer service

• Support patients with complex Head & Neck and Central Nervous System cancers

• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and public and private healthcare networks

• Contribute to specialist education, evidence-based practice and professional development

• Influence research, quality improvement and the future delivery of cancer care

What you'll be doing
As Cancer Care Coordinator, you will provide advanced clinical consultation and complex care coordination, helping patients, families and carers navigate their cancer journey. You’ll combine expert nursing practice with clinical leadership, education, research and service development.

• Provide expert clinical advice, consultation, assessment, care coordination and education

• Lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of specialist nursing care and clinical practice

• Develop and deliver education for patients, carers, nurses and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals

• Initiate and contribute to research, quality improvement and best-practice initiatives

• Analyse current models of care and influence service planning, policy, guidelines and strategic improvements

Your expertise can make a bigger difference

This is an opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse with specialist cancer expertise who is ready to expand their influence beyond individual episodes of care. If you have 5+ years post-registration experience, including at least 3 years in your specialty, and hold relevant postgraduate nursing qualifications, we want to hear from you. Whether you are already working in cancer care or you are an experienced specialist nurse ready to take your career in a new direction, this temporary opportunity could be the move you've been waiting for. Your ability to lead, educate, connect, innovate and advocate for patients will be highly valued.

At NSW Health, you can build a career where your expertise contributes to better outcomes for patients, families and communities. You’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally, work alongside exceptional healthcare teams and contribute to meaningful improvements in how care is delivered.

Ready to make your next career move?

Apply now and bring your specialist expertise to Westmead Hospital. Submit your resume and address the criteria listed below, providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirement:

• Qualification: Postgraduate nursing qualifications relevant to field or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the organisation.

• Registration: Current Registered Nurse with AHPRA- Division 1

Selection Criteria:

1. Minimum five (5) years full time equivalent post registration experience with at least three (3) years’ experience in specialty field.

2. Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and review of policy, procedure and guidelines

3. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in a multidisciplinary context.

4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and develop/maintain professional relationships and networks across multiple disciplines.

5. Demonstrated ability and knowledge to utilise information technology effectively.

6. Demonstrated skills in providing education for patients, carers and staff.

Requisition ID: REQ698769
Applications Close: 11^th October 2026

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.

• 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 Erin Downs on 0457 529 161

An Northern QLD hospital requires a Registered Nurse/RN in MPS from 05/10/2026 to 22/11/2026.

Essential Requirements: Minimum 5 years experience in acute care setting, ALS, PALS, Triage qualification. Highly Desirable: MEC/REC. CNs are expected to participate in portfolio/audit management as senior staff member.

For further information about this job, please contact Bridget Stewart on 1300 444 100. SN_IND

• Accommodation provided
• Agency Rates
• Travel Allowance

An Northern QLD hospital requires multiple CN's in PHCC from 11/11/2026 to 17/01/2027.

Cooktown, Weipa, Kowanyama, Aurukun, Wujal Wujal, Pormpuraaw, Mapoon, Naprunum, Laura, Lockhart River, Hopevale

Essential: Minimum 5 years’ experience in acute care setting, ALS, PALS, Triage qualification, first on call experience, MEC/REC. Highly Desirable: manual driver’s license. CNs are expected to participate in portfolio/audit management as senior staff

For further information about this job, please contact Bridget Stewart on 1300 444 100. SN_IND

• Accommodation provided
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For further information about this job, please contact Bridget Stewart on 1300 444 100.

• Accommodation provided
• Agency Rates
• Travel Allowance

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For further information about this job, please contact Bridget Stewart on 1300 444 100. SN_IND

• Accommodation provided
• Agency Rates
• Travel Allowance

An Northern QLD hospital requires a Registered Nurse/RN in MPS from 14/09/2026 to 15/11/2026.

Essential:Minimum 5 years experience in acute care setting, ALS, PALS, Triage qualification, first on call experience, MEC/REC. Highly Desirable: manual driver’s license. CNs are expected to participate in portfolio/audit management as senior staff
Highly Desirable: manual driver’s license. CNs are expected to participate in portfolio/audit management as senior staff

For further information about this job, please contact Nursing Team on 1300 444 100.

• Agency Rates
• Accommodation provided
• Travel Allowance

An Northern QLD hospital requires a Clinical Nurse/CN in Accident & Emergency from 27/09/2026 to 22/11/2026

Essential: Minimum 5 years experience in acute care setting, ALS, PALS, Triage qualification. Highly Desirable: MEC/REC. CNs are expected to participate in portfolio/audit management as senior staff member.

For further information about this job, please contact Bridget Stewart on 1300 444 100.

• Accommodation provided
• Agency Rates
• Travel Allowance

An Northern QLD hospital requires a Clinical Nurse Specialist/Consultant in Operating Theatres from 11/10/2026 to 06/12/2026.

Mandatory Requirements:
Theatre Scout, Essential: Minimum 3yrs Scrub/Scout required, on-call, Endoscopy experience essential ALS/PALS, Neonatal first responder. Highly Desirable: MEC/REC.
CNs are expected to participate in portfolio/audit management as

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• Accommodation provided
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