Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ600709
Location: Manly
Applications close: 8 September 2025
Bear Cottage Children's Hospice is part of the Sydney Children's Hospital Network and is situated in Manly. Bear Cottage cares for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families. Respite, symptom management, end of life and after death care is provided by a dedicated and supported multidisciplinary team in a friendly and homelike environment. The Registered Nurses play a key role in ensuring the child and families journey is as positive as possible .Ongoing education and support are provided onsite with opportunities to advance your knowledge in paediatric palliative care. If you have experience in paediatrics and/or palliative care, we would love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
The Registered Nurse provides safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families of Sydney Children's Hospital Network.
The Registered Nurse acts as a role model by demonstrating behaviour and interacting with patients, their families and employees in a way that promotes a culture and standards that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
How to Apply
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
* A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
* Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
* Salary packaging for tax savings
* Meal entertainment savings
* Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
* Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Fitness Passport
* Flexible Work Practice Opportunities (where applicable)
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
4) Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Further Contacts and Support
For role related queries or questions contact Philippa Smith on
We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-
For technical support please contact the customer services team on
Child Safe Standards
SCHN 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.
Additional Information
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
* NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
* SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
* Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
* All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
* This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website
* Eligibility List - An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies
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