Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Stepdown and subspecialty: ENT, head and neck,
Western Sydney Local Health District
Posted 2 days ago
Join a world‑class team at Westmead Hospital
Deliver exceptional care in a energetic surgical environment
Advance your nursing career with diverse subspecialties
Manage complex post‑operative care and build your expertise across cardiothoracic, ENT, plastics, OMF, and ophthalmology.
Employment Type: Permanent Full‑Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74,317.93 – $104,336.26
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead
Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is one of Australia’s leading tertiary hospitals, renowned for excellence in patient care and innovation. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding outcomes.
- State‑of‑the‑art facilities in a major teaching hospital
- Supportive team culture focused on professional growth
- Exposure to high‑acuity surgical patients
- Opportunities for ongoing education and career progression
- Located in the heart of Western Sydney with easy transport access
What you'll be doing
We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our dynamic team in the Cardiothoracic Stepdown and General Surgery Ward which also includes subspecialty such as ENT, plastic and reconstructive, head and neck, oral maxillary facial surgery and ophthalmology. Previous surgical experience is highly regarded but not essential, as ongoing education and training will be provided. As a Registered Nurse in our Cardiothoracic Stepdown and surgical subspecialty unit, you’ll provide individualised, patient‑centred care that makes a real difference. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for patients and their families.
- Deliver safe, high‑quality nursing care tailored to patient needs
- Respond effectively to changing patient conditions and delegate appropriately
- Mentor and supervise staff and students to support learning and development
- Coordinate discharge planning and make appropriate referrals
- Advocate for patients and ensure culturally respectful care
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Registration: Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated recent nursing experience relevant to the position and commitment to quality improvement, practice development and evidence‑based practice
- Demonstrated application of evidence‑based practice and critical thinking to patient care
- Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality nursing care
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means, and sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people
Requisition ID: REQ616555
Applications Close: 4th December 2025
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
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About Western Sydney Local Health District
Blacktown, NSW, Australia
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers health care to more than a million people living in the state’s fastest growing region, and is home to several centres of clinical expertise including the National Pancreas Transplant Unit, the NSW Trauma Centre and the NSW Brain Injury Unit. We combine world‑class clinical and research facilities with a commitment to compassionate, professional care.
WSLHD includes five major hospitals - Westmead, Blacktown, Cumberland, Mount Druitt and Auburn - and more than 800 specialist clinics and services. We employ more than 14,000 people.
We provide public health care to 120 suburbs in the Parramatta City, Blacktown City, Hills Shire and Cumberland local government areas, spanning 780 square kilometres. Our catchment is a rich tapestry of culture, people and beliefs.
We have an enviable record in medical research, innovation and education that will only be enhanced by multi‑million dollar redevelopments now underway at several of our facilities. Our future has never looked brighter.
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