Registered Nurse - Burns Surgical Inpatient Unit - Permanent - REQ659596
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: 74317.94 - 104336.27 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ659596
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 11 May 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Kristie Blair on Kristie.Blair@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.
The Burns Surgical Inpatient Unit at the Children’s Hospital Westmead is the paediatric arm of the NSW Statewide Burns Service, delivering expert, highly specialised care to children and young people with complex burn injuries.
We are seeking a permanent full-time Registered Nurse to join our team, working rotating 12-hour shifts.
This is more than a ward role it’s an opportunity to develop advanced surgical and wound management skills within a statewide referral service. You’ll work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team and be supported by dedicated Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Clinical Nurse Consultants (CNCs), creating clear pathways for professional growth and career progression.
• 12-hour shifts promoting continuity of care and enhanced work-life balance
• Strong clinical leadership and expert support
• Exposure to complex surgical and trauma care
• Family-centred, holistic model of care
• Genuine opportunities to advance within a specialty service
Grow your expertise. Be part of something exceptional. Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
What you'll be doing
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).
- Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Recent paediatric experience as a registered nurse in a hospital setting.
- Effective time management skills
- Computer literacy.
- Capacity to work a seven (7) day rotating roster including public holidays
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 permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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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
