Registered Nurse Critical Care

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 12 months from commencement. With view to potential permanency as positions become available

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: 79368.82 - 111427.33 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ666450

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: ongoing

For role related queries or questions contact Jennifer Malloy on jennifer.malloy@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.

Make Every Second Count

Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse

Extraordinary care for extraordinary kids.

Every shift in our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit is an opportunity to make a life-changing difference. Caring for critically ill and injured children requires clinical excellence, teamwork and compassion—and we're looking for nurses who are ready to grow their careers in an environment where every moment matters.

Join a team that delivers world-class intensive care to infants, children and young people while supporting families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

Why Join Our PICU?

Working in PICU means you'll be part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team caring for children requiring advanced life support, complex interventions and continuous monitoring. You'll be challenged, supported and inspired every day.

We Offer

A collaborative, supportive team culture where everyone belongs.The opportunity to care for some of the most complex and rewarding paediatric patients.Comprehensive orientation and transition support for nurses new to paediatrics.Exceptional education programs, simulation training and ongoing professional development.Career pathways into advanced clinical practice, leadership, education and research.Access to cutting-edge technology and evidence-based care.The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and families when they need it most.

No Paediatric Experience? We’ll Support You.

We know that great intensive care nurses come from a variety of backgrounds. If you have experience in adult critical care, emergency, medical-surgical nursing or another acute specialty, we encourage you to apply.

Our dedicated educators, structured learning pathways, simulation programs and supportive clinical teams will provide the training, mentorship and confidence you need to successfully transition into paediatric intensive care.

More Than a Job

Working in PICU isn't just about caring for critically ill children—it’s about supporting children and their families, learning every day and being part of a team that never stops striving for better outcomes.

If you're looking for a career that is challenging, rewarding and truly meaningful, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your nursing expertise. We'll help you build your paediatric intensive care future.

Join us and help shape the future of paediatric intensive care

What You'll Be Doing

The Registered Nurse provides safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families of Sydney Children’s Hospital Network.

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.

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How To Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience Responses to the questions below:Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Recent critical care experience and/or recent paediatric experience.Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.Effective time management skillsComputer literacy.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 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.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

Need more information?

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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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