Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical - Perm/Temp PT

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Fairfield Hospital

Applications close: 25/10/2026

Contact: Marian Anor - A/NUM on (02) 9616 8388 | [email protected]

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

Make a meaningful impact every day as part of a team committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person‑centred care while building healthier communities across South Western Sydney.

Demonstrating initiative and contributing to positive culture

Motivated, compassionate and professional behaviours

Strong clinical practice

Are You the Right Fit?

You’re a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care while contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Sound Clinical judgement

Team work and a commitment to learn

Compassion and Patient centred care

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work 24/7 rotating shifts

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).

Please describe your recent experience as an Registered Nurse in a relevant clinical setting. In your response, outline how you provide safe, compassionate and culturally responsive care, communicate effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams, and apply critical thinking and evidence-based practice to meet patient care needs.

Please provide an example of how you have contributed to risk management, work health and safety, or quality improvement initiatives in the workplace. In your response, describe how you collaborated with others, managed challenges or conflict professionally, and supported the delivery of safe, high-quality care.

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Position Information

+ Applicants will be assessedagainst 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 [email protected]

+ 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 [email protected]. 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

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.

Temporary Positions

+ For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.