Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Westmead Hospital

🚑 Build your emergency nursing career in a fast-paced tertiary ED

🩺 Deliver person-centred care across diverse and complex presentations

🌟 Grow your skills with a supportive, multidisciplinary team

Assess, prioritise and deliver evidence-informed emergency nursing care while building your skills in a dynamic, high-acuity environment.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time positions
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital – Emergency Department

Where you'll be working 
Join the Emergency Department at Westmead Hospital, where every shift brings new challenges, learning opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful difference. Whether you're an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse ready for your next move, or a Registered Nurse looking to broaden your acute care experience, this is an opportunity to grow your career in a major tertiary health setting. You will be part of a collaborative team committed to quality care, professional development, open communication and positive patient outcomes.

• Work in a busy, diverse Emergency Department at a major tertiary hospital

• Collaborate with experienced nurses, doctors and multidisciplinary health professionals

• Build clinical confidence and broaden your emergency and acute care experience

• Care for people and families during some of their most challenging moments

• Contribute to a culture of learning, evidence-based practice and continuous improvement

What you'll be doing 
As a Registered Nurse, you’ll provide safe, timely and culturally appropriate care to patients presenting with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. You’ll use your clinical judgement to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while working closely with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.

• Assess patient needs and deliver evidence-informed, person-centred nursing care

• Develop, document and evaluate care plans, clinical progress and referrals

• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues to coordinate quality care

• Support the development of Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and fellow Registered Nurses

• Contribute to health planning, evidence-based practice, quality improvement and better ways of working

Your experience matters – and so does your potential

If you are an experienced nurse seeking a fresh challenge, an acute care nurse ready to step into Emergency, or a Registered Nurse looking to gain valuable experience in a major hospital setting, don’t wait for the perfect opportunity—make your move.

At NSW Health, you can build a career that combines purpose, professional growth and the opportunity to improve the health and wellbeing of the people and communities we serve. Bring your skills. Grow your experience. Make a difference every shift.

Apply now and take your next step with the Westmead Hospital Emergency Department. Submit your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirement:

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

Selection Criteria:

1. Recent relevant experience in clinical setting as deemed appropriate by WSLHD

2. Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients

3. Excellent time management and organisation skills with attention to detail

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

Requisition ID:  REQ678588
Applications Close:  30th August 2026

 
Need more information? 

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. 

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability. 

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)

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