Registered Nurse - Bowral Emergency Department - Perm FT/PT
Requisition ID: REQ671689
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time, 24-38 hours per week
Remuneration: $40.02 - $56.19 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bowral Hospital - Emergency Department
Applications close: 05/07/2026
Contact: Elle Waters - A/ Nursing Unit Manager on 0477 707 044 | Elle.Waters@health.nsw.gov.au
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Join the Heart of Emergency Care in the Southern Highlands
Achieve Something Great
Bowral Hospital Emergency Department is an inspiring place to build and advance your emergency nursing career. Located in the beautiful Southern Highlands, our department offers the opportunity to provide high quality emergency care within a supportive environment that values wellbeing and balance.
Our team culture is at the heart of what we do. You will be welcomed into a close knit, collaborative group where colleagues support one another, ideas are encouraged, and learning is part of everyday practice. We are proud of the strong teamwork that underpins safe, patient centred care and creates a positive workplace for staff at all stages of their career.
We offer a supportive and professional environment for both early career and experienced emergency nurses. Early career nurses benefit from hands on learning, guidance from approachable senior staff, and opportunities to build confidence and core emergency skills. Experienced nurses are valued for their clinical expertise and leadership, playing a key role in mentoring others and contributing to service improvement and clinical excellence.
Clear opportunities exist to progress within emergency nursing, whether through expanding clinical skills, stepping into leadership roles, or shaping your longer term career path. Most importantly, we foster a workplace where fulfilling emergency work can be balanced with life beyond the department.If you are passionate about emergency care and want to be part of a team where your skills, ideas, and contribution truly matter, we would love to welcome you to Bowral Hospital Emergency Department.
Are You the Right Fit?
Are you someone who thrives in a dynamic emergency environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional, patient‑centred care? You could be the perfect addition to our Bowral Emergency Department team.
You will bring to the role:
- Clinical excellence: You demonstrate sharp critical thinking, strong clinical assessment and decision‑making skills, with critical care experience preferred, and you manage time and priorities effectively to deliver safe, timely care in a fast‑paced, unpredictable environment.
- Calm, ethical, and professional: You remain composed and professional when caring for acutely unwell or distressed patients, uphold ethical practice, maintain confidentiality, and consistently adhere to organisational policies, standards, and professional accountability.
- Collaborative communicator: You possess excellent communication skills, engaging patients, families, and colleagues with clarity, compassion, and respect, and you work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, valuing collaboration and shared decision‑making.
- Resilient, reflective learner: You show adaptability and resilience in the face of changing priorities and clinical demands, engage in reflective practice and continuous professional development, accept feedback constructively, and contribute positively to a learning‑focused workplace culture.
- Leadership and inclusivity: You display a strong work ethic and leadership capability appropriate to your role and experience, support and mentor colleagues when required, and provide culturally aware, inclusive care that respects the diversity of our patient population while championing high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrate your recent clinical experience in emergency care or an acute care setting. Include the key skills, responsibilities, and professional development activities that contribute to your readiness for practice in Bowral Hospital Emergency Department.
- Provide an example of how you worked effectively within a multidisciplinary team during a period of high activity or increased patient demand. Describe the actions you took to support safe patient flow, maintain collaborative communication, and ensure timely, quality care.
- Emergency Departments can change quickly. Describe a situation where you had to adapt to new priorities or unexpected challenges. How did you manage this?
Working in the Emergency Department often involves highly emotional situations. Demonstrate your ability to use effective, empathetic communication to manage difficult interactions with patients, family members, or colleagues.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary Positions
Temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing 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.
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