Registered Nurse - Retrieval

About this role

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 1 August 2027 Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: 81748.17 - 114771.98 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging) Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ680012 Location: Westmead Applications Close: Midnight on 28 July 2026 For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Sealey on lisa.sealey@health.nsw.gov.au At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives. As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care. What you'll be doing The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of the highest quality care to the newborn, infant and paediatric patient and their families. The Registered Nurse will be required to participate in all types of retrievals (statewide, interstate and some international) including nurse led retrievals in all modes of transport. They will also be required to undertake relevant safety training. Other key functions of this position include clinical coordination, completion of organization specific mandatory training and tertiary clinical placements to assist with advanced techniques that will enhance skill development. Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP) How to Apply: Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including: * A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience * Responses to the questions below: * Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) * Recent clinical experience in neonatal and or paediatric intensive care or a retrieval service that transported acutely ill neonates and children. * Extensive experience in managing a critically ill ventilated neonatal or paediatric patient * Proficient in planning, assessing, implementing and evaluating nursing care of the critically ill or injured neonate or paediatric patient * Demonstrated strong leadership skills in providing safe, effective and professional standards of care * Ability to function effectively both independently and as a team member * Ability to provide effective and accurate information through exceptional communication skills, which includes computer literacy * Ability to demonstrate a level of physical fitness to complete relevant vehicle, rotary wing and fixed wing training including Emergency egress and Sea Survival training Child Safe Standards: SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to 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: SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families. Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified. NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia. An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au For technical support please contact 1300 679 367 Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube