Registered Nurse - NICU - Temp FT/PT

About this role

Requisition ID: REQ682088 Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time, 16-38 hours per week up until August 2027 Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Location: Liverpool Hospital - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Applications close: 16/08/2026 Contact: Kim Gotos - Nurse Unit Manager 2, NICU on 0457 231 843 | Kim.gotos@health.nsw.gov.au Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position. 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 Build a meaningful NICU career with support, purpose and opportunity. • Join Liverpool Hospital’s highly regarded NICU and deliver exceptional neonatal care to a growing, diverse community. • Develop your career in a supportive environment with access to CNEs, CNS2s, CNCs and experienced NICU Registered Nurses. • Take advantage of extensive education, teaching and professional development opportunities. • Work in a collaborative, well‐resourced unit with strong multidisciplinary and support services. • Experience a challenging yet deeply rewarding role within one of the country’s leading teaching health districts. Are You the Right Fit? Compassionate nurses making a difference from the very beginning. • A Registered Nurse with an interest in neonatal care—new to NICU or looking to grow your expertise. • Empathetic, family‐centred and committed to delivering high‐quality patient care. • Driven to learn, develop and progress within a specialised clinical area. • Values teamwork, collaboration and community‐focused healthcare. • Motivated to support families and newborns in one of the most critical stages of life. 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 elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements and highlight what you will bring to add value to the NICU. • Share the main reasons for your application for this role and tell us what aspects of joining the NICU that motivates you. If you’d like more details, we’re here to help. • 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 SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@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 • 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. .