Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Perm/Temp FT/PT/Casual
Employment Type: Permanent, Temporary or Casual up to 38 hours per week
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ599320
Application Close Date: 31/08/2025
Interview Date Range: 03/09/2025 – 10/09/2025
Contact Details: Kiara Dodd – (02) 9616 8148 | Kiara.Dodd@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About the Opportunity
Fairfield Hospital’s Emergency Department is seeking dedicated professionals who thrive under pressure and are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you’ll play a vital role in responding to acute medical situations, supporting patients and families during critical moments, and contributing to a culture of excellence and compassion.
Join a supportive and inclusive workplace where your skills are valued and your growth is encouraged. At Fairfield Hospital, we offer ongoing professional development, access to cutting-edge clinical resources, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in one of South Western Sydney’s most diverse communities.
If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career and be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
What You'll be Doing:
The Registered Nurse will provide safe, compassionate, quality, person centred care and work in collaboration with patients/families/carers and a multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.
Where You'll Be Working:
Fairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles.
Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.
The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Do you have current work rights for Australia? At this time SWSLHD does not offer VISA Sponsorship; in order to be eligible for consideration for this role you must hold current working rights for Australia.Please indicate which of the following documents you have:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements and highlight what you will bring to add value to the Emergency Department.
- Share the main reasons for your application for this role and tell us what aspects of joining the Emergency Department that motivates you.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
