Registered Nurse - Paediatrics - Temp FT/PT
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hrs per week up until June 2026
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ599580
Application Close Date: 31/08/2025
Interview Date Range: 03/09/2025 – 10/09/2025
Contact Details: Taylor Mcgee | (02) 8738 5666 | Taylor.Mcgee@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
The Paediatrics Team at Fairfield Hospital is seeking passionate and dedicated Registered Nurses to join their specialised ward in temporary roles.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do.
You will provide exceptional care while engaging with patients, parents, families, and a multidisciplinary team.
We offer flexible shifts, including 10-hour nights and a 24/7 rotating roster. We’re looking for adaptable, approachable, and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of children aged 1 week to 16 years.
If you’re seeking a rewarding role with flexibility and the chance to make an impact, click APPLY NOW and join a team that cares!
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.
- 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 Paediatric Team at Fairfield Hospital
- Share the main reasons for your application for this role and tell us what aspects of joining the Paediatric Team 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.
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.
