Registered Nurse K9b Colorectal/UGI Ward
Join a leading tertiary hospital at Westmead Hospital
Deliver specialised surgical nursing care in a supportive team
Grow your clinical skills with learning and development opportunities
Make a difference in colorectal and UGI surgical care, deliver exceptional patient outcomes, and build your nursing career in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.16 - $114,771.98 Per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location:Westmead
Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is one of Australia's largest and busiest tertiary referral hospitals, renowned for excellence in patient care, innovation, education and research. The K9B Colorectal and Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Ward cares for patients requiring specialised surgical management, providing an exciting and rewarding environment for nurses seeking to expand their clinical expertise.
As part of a collaborative and patient-focused team, you'll work alongside experienced nurses, medical officers and allied health professionals who are committed to delivering outstanding healthcare outcomes.
Work within a highly regarded colorectal and UGI surgical specialty ward
Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team focused on excellence
Access ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
Experience a culture that values compassion, respect and collaboration
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Contribute to the care of complex surgical patients in a leading health service
What you'll be doing
As a Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients and their families while working within a fast-paced clinical environment. You will play a critical role in supporting patients throughout their healthcare journey and contributing to positive clinical outcomes.
Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based nursing care tailored to individual patient needs
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes and support discharge planning
Monitor patient conditions, respond to changing clinical situations and appropriately delegate care activities
Advocate for patients and families, ensuring their needs are identified and addressed
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Support the development of colleagues and students through mentoring, supervision and knowledge sharing
Join Us
At NSW Health, you're not just building a career-you're helping create healthier communities and better health outcomes for everyone. Bring your passion for patient care, grow your expertise and thrive in an organisation that values your contribution, wellbeing and professional development.
Apply today and join a team dedicated to providing exceptional care and making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.
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)
Seelction Criteria
Demonstrated extensive recent surgical nursing experience with 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
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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: REQ653297
Applications Close: 23rd July 2026
Need more information ?
Find out more about applying for this position.
Review the detailed Position Description NSWH_PREVIEWPD_PD027388 (1).pdf for insights into role requirements and criteria.
Explore theselection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications.
For inquiries about the role, contact Jessie Kibaara at 0447220515
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: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
