Registered Nurse - Post Natal
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time (up to 30/07/2028)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour
Hours per week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ679971
Applications Close: 10/08/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.
An exciting opportunity is available for Registered Nurses to work within our Maternity Ward in a Full time or Part time role on a 2-year Temporary contract with a plan to become a Registered Midwife and join the MidStart program.
Working alongside experienced Midwives and a Multidisciplinary team, you will gain valueable Maternity experience whilst being supported to pursue your career in Midwifery. This is a role where you will gain valuable experience within a contemporary maternity environment, receive mentorship and professional support from experiences clinicians, and have a clear pathway towards becomming a Registered Midwife.
At NBMLHD we are committed to developing the future maternity workforce. Our teams are dedicated to delivering exceptional care to women, babies and families whilst supporting staff to achieve their professional aspirations.
If you are ready to take the next step toward a rewarding career in Midwifery, we would love to hear from you!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees only
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated experience and clinical skill as a Registered Nurse (including completion of a new graduate year or equivalent experience working as a registered Nurse).
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective Nursing care that is person centred, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services.
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work
- Demonstrated effective communications written and verbal skills
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work a flexible roster, day evening or night shift across all days of the week.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Ferguson on Jessica.Widdison@health.nsw.gov.au
