Registered Nurse - Neurosciences IPU - Temporary contract until 13/06/2027 in Sydney

Employment Type: Various up to 13 June 2027

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: 81748.17 - 114771.98 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ701932

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 08 November 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Emily Moore on emily.moore@health.nsw.gov.au

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.

Our Neurosciences Inpatient Unit is a 16-bed ward that specialises in providing care to newborns, children and young people with neurological conditions. The ward houses a dedicated Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), comprising 4 beds, offering round-the-clock observation for children with seizures, enabling precise diagnostic insights crucial for tailored treatment plans, including epilepsy surgery. The unit is formerly known as the Commercial Travellers Ward. It was named after the Commercial Travellers Association of NSW, which supported the hospital for over a century. Nurses working on this ward operate within a team nursing model, collaborating closely with a diverse range of healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dieticians, child life therapists, and allied health assistants. Full time and part time available 8, 10 and 12 hour shifts

Additional Benefits (where applicable)

• Flexible work opportunities
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• accrued days off (ADOs)
• fitness passport
• employee assistance program (EAP)

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

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 SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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