• Make real impact supporting better health across First Nations communities.
• Join a values-led team that champions respect and empowerment.
• Build a meaningful career with ongoing learning and growth.

Join WSLHD to deliver quality care, uphold standards, promote learning, manage priorities, ensure safety & grow professionally in dynamic environment

These are Aboriginal targeted positions. As priority is given to a suitable candidate who is Aboriginal, applicants will need to provide information to corroborate their Aboriginality.

Employment Type: 4x Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital and Blacktown Hospital

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides high quality healthcare to diverse communities, guided by values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment. Join a team dedicated to better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.

• Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs. Offers primary, secondary, and tertiary health care.
• Enjoy staff-focused amenities and wellness spaces
• Committed to innovation and patient centered care.
• Strong focus on collaboration and respect in service delivery.
• Work in modern, expanding facilities at Westmead and Blacktown Hospitals

What you'll be doing
This Aboriginal Registered Nurse role at WSLHD involves delivering high-quality, patient-centred care aligned with NSW Health CORE values. The role ensures safe clinical practice, professional development, and promotes a culture of respect and learning. Whilst this position is open to all applicants, it is targeted for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people. Key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver care aligned with clinical guidelines and professional standards
• Support ongoing learning for indigenous patients, carers, and staff
• Engage in ongoing learning and development
• Manage priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment
• Uphold a safe, respectful, and culturally sensitive workplace

How to Apply
Apply now for this rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Indigenous Australians. Submit your resume, cover letter and addressing the criteria listed below, providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. If applying as an Australian Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander, please include in your cover letter information about your identity and/or information working within Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander communities and attach to your application.

Essential Criteria:

• Registration: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia

Selection Criteria:

1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
2. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
3. Demonstrated recent nursing experience in acute care or an emergency department.
4. Previous experience working with First Nations communities.

Requisition ID: REQ569832
Applications Close: 13th May 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Peta Field on 0477 323 809 or email [email protected]

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

***Previous applicants need not re-apply***

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