Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Perm FT/PT
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- Registered Nurse
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- REQ655408 Requisition #
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- 4 days ago Post Date
Requisition ID: REQ655408
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time, up to 24 hours per week
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bowral & District Hospital - Emergency Department
Applications close: 27/04/2026
Contact: Elle Waters - Acting Nursing Unit Manager - 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.
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, the department offers the opportunity to deliver high‑quality emergency care within a supportive and professional environment that values staff wellbeing, balance, and sustainable practice.
Team culture sits 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 embedded into everyday practice. Strong teamwork underpins safe, patient‑centred care and creates a positive workplace for nurses at all stages of their career.
We provide a supportive environment for both early‑career and experienced emergency nurses. Early‑career nurses are supported through 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, contributing through mentoring, service improvement, and clinical excellence.
Clear opportunities exist to grow within emergency nursing, whether through expanding clinical skills, stepping into leadership roles, or shaping your longer‑term career pathway. 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 your skills, ideas, and contribution to truly matter, we would love to welcome you to Bowral Hospital Emergency Department.
Are You the Right Fit?
You bring strong critical thinking, clinical assessment, and decision‑making skills, with the ability to perform confidently in a fast‑paced and unpredictable emergency environment. Critical care experience is preferred, along with the ability to remain calm, composed, and professional when managing acutely unwell or distressed patients while delivering safe and timely care.
You communicate with clarity, compassion, and respect, building trust with patients and families and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and shared decision‑making. You demonstrate adaptability and resilience, strong time‑management and prioritisation skills, and a clear commitment to patient‑centred, safe, and high‑quality care aligned with best practice.
You show professional accountability, reliability, and a strong work ethic, engaging in reflective practice and continuous professional development. You accept feedback constructively, contribute positively to a learning‑focused workplace culture, uphold ethical practice and confidentiality, and demonstrate cultural awareness. You also show leadership appropriate to your role and experience, including supporting and mentoring colleagues when required.
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.
- Clinical Experience - 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.
- Teamwork and High Demand - Environments 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.
- Adaptability in a Changing Environment - Emergency Departments can change quickly. Describe a situation where you had to adapt to new priorities or unexpected challenges. How did you manage this?
Communication & Compassion - Working in the ED 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 visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
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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