Registered Nurse Huntington's unit (neurology)
Specialist neurology nursing in a leading tertiary hospital
Deliver personcentred care within a multidisciplinary team
Grow your clinical expertise with support, learning and purpose
Manage complex neurological care, build trusted patient relationships and deliver highquality outcomes in a specialist Huntington's disease service.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 26 October 2026)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is one of Australia's largest and most advanced teaching hospitals, recognised for excellence in neurological and neurosciences care. Our Huntington's Unit provides specialised, compassionate care for patients with complex neurological conditions within a collaborative and valuesdriven environment.
You'll be part of a team that:
Works in a specialist neurology unit supporting patients with Huntington's disease
Values collaboration, respect and cultural safety
Encourages continuous learning, professional development and clinical excellence
Supports evidencebased practice and innovation in patient care
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Is connected to a broader tertiary care network and multidisciplinary services
What you'll be doing
As a Registered Nurse in the Huntington's Unit, you will provide highquality, individualised nursing care while contributing to a safe, responsive and patientfocused service. Recent nursing experience of at least one year as registered Nurse is highly preferred.
You will:
Deliver efficient, personcentred nursing care to patients and families
Respond to changing clinical needs and manage competing priorities in a busy environment
Coordinate care and make appropriate referrals to support safe discharge planning
Supervise, mentor and support students and staff within your scope of practice
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Communicate effectively to advocate for patients and manage resources responsibly
Ready to make a difference?
Join NSW Health and be part of a purposedriven organisation where you can grow your career, feel valued and improve lives every day.
Apply now and bring your skills, compassion and commitment to Westmead Hospital's specialist neurology team.
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.
Essential Criteria
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: REQ665768
Applications Close: 10th June 2026
Previous applicants need not re-apply.
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For inquiries about the role, contact Blessy Merlin Joseph on 0447 218 024.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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/ .
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.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
