At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to children and support families in a dynamic paediatric environment.
- Company: Join Northern Sydney Local Health District, a passionate health service team.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous NSW Health benefits, including salary packaging and additional leave provisions.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and have paediatric experience.
The predicted salary is between 76500 - 93500 $ per year.
Northern Sydney Local Health District – Frenchs Forest NSW
Why join us?
- Meaningful career development with access to specialist education, training and leadership programs.
- Opportunities to shape the future of care through specialty working groups in research, clinical trials, workforce wellbeing, diversity and inclusion.
- Generous NSW Health benefits, including salary packaging, novated leasing, Fitness Passport, additional leave provisions, and more.
We are looking for Registered Nurses to join the Paediatric team on a permanent full time or part time basis. A rotating roster of 12 hour shifts supporting life/work balance on offer.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1,566.70 - $2,199.60 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ685327
Who we are:
We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work every day.
We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong.
We are committed to ensuring that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working:
Northern Beaches Hospital Paediatric service is a dynamic Level 4 service caring for neonates, children and adolescents and their families. The paediatric ward is an 18-bed inpatient unit providing specialised medical & surgical care to infants, children & adolescents. The inpatient beds are complemented by a 6-bed short stay unit, total of 24 beds in this unit. NBH offers a variety of paediatric services including, but not limited to respiratory, surgical, orthopaedic, mental health, chronic and complex and day surgery. The ward consists of a mix of single & double rooms and has modern playrooms & courtyards built into the design. This creates a bright and pleasant environment for both our patients and staff. You will have experience incorporating very sound clinical skills in paediatric care and enjoy interacting positively with people and families.
What you'll be doing:
Key priorities of an experienced paediatric nurse at NBH include closely monitoring and responding to children's clinical needs whilst coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team. The RN will prioritise supporting and supervising junior staff, ensuring care is developmentally appropriate, and communicating effectively with families. Maintaining accurate documentation, upholding infection control and safety standards, and contributing to efficient patient flow (admissions and discharges) are also essential responsibilities. The Registered Nurse acts as a role model by demonstrating behaviour and interacting with patients, their families and employees in a way that promotes a culture and standards that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Post Graduate qualification in Paediatrics, willingness to undertake or equivalent relevant experience.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- An understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements of the Registered Nurse.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
Applications Close: 28 August 2026
Registered Nurse Paediatrics employer: Northern Sydney Local Health District
Northern Sydney Local Health District is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that values both teamwork and independent contributions. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on health IT services in a vibrant community setting at Royal North Shore. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this role provides a rewarding environment for those looking to advance their careers in network services.
Contact Details:
Northern Sydney Local Health District Recruitment Team
