Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
We are seeking Registered Nurses who are motivated, compassionate, and invested in what they do. Professionals who take pride in their work and the team they are part of.
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time and Part-time positions available, as well as Temporary Full-Time positions until 07 March 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1521.10 - $2135.50 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ659787
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you’ll be working
HKH Emergency Department has recently received approval to expand its capacity with six additional beds. We are now recruiting to build the team that will support this growth. We are a Level 5 mixed Emergency Department caring for both adult and paediatric patients across the full spectrum of emergency presentations. Our department is busy, purposeful and proud of the standard of care we deliver.
What you’ll be doing: Working within a flexible 12-hour rostering pattern, you will be part of a skilled multidisciplinary team managing complex, varied, and high-acuity presentations. Whether you are consolidating your early career or bringing established ED expertise, there is meaningful work here and a clear pathway to grow within it.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.
- A commitment to excellence in nursing practice and continuing professional development.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- An understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements of the Registered Nurse.
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For role related queries or questions contact Nick Cockrell on Nick.Cockrell@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 31 August 2026
Interviews will be held every Friday
