Registered Nurse - Acute Ward
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour
Location: Blue Mountains Hospital, Katoomba
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ661698
Applications Close: 12/08/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital is an acute hospital that supports a population of approximately 80,000 and is the only ANZAC Memorial hospital remaining in NSW. Easily accessible to Sydney residents, our team of clinicians, allied health, and support staff works with the community on a shared goal to maintain the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Blue Mountains region.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our dynamic acute care team, delivering high-quality patient centred care within a fast paced hospital environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician who thrives on variety, values teamwork, and is committed to maintaining excellence in patient outcomes.
In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute and complex health conditions, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. You will be responsible for monitoring patient progress, administering medications, coordinating care plans, and responding effectively to clinical changes. Your ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, and colleagues will be essential in ensuring safe, respectful, and evidence based care delivery.
The successful candidate will demonstrate sound clinical judgement, strong organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise competing demands in a busy ward environment. You will bring a commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement, along with a genuine passion for supporting patients through critical stages of their healthcare journey.
You will be joining a supportive and inclusive team that values professional growth, collaboration, and providing the highest standard of care to the community. In return, we offer a positive workplace culture, access to ongoing education opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.
Join us and become part of a team that shows up for each other, cares deeply for the community, and takes pride in providing safe, compassionate, high-quality care every day.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time Employees
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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What you will bring to the role
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in nursing as a Registered Nurse including completion of a new graduate Registered Nurse program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective nursing care that is person centred, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services.
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
- Demonstrated effective communications written and verbal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work a flexible roster, day, evening or night shift across all days of the week according to the unitor team requirements.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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For role related queries or questions contact Christian Panelo on [email protected]