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Registered Nurse Close Observation Unit, Auburn Hospital
NSW Health
 (part of NSW Government)
·
3.5
Auburn NSW
Part-time, Permanent, Full-time

Job details

Pay information not provided
Part-time, Permanent, Full-time
Rotating roster, Shift work
Auburn NSW

Full job description

Deliver high-acuity, person-centred care in a close observation setting

Work collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team

Make a meaningful impact on patient safety, dignity and outcomes


Manage close observation nursing care, respond to clinical changes, and advocate for vulnerable patients within a fast-paced acute hospital environment.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74.317.93 - $104,336.26 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Auburn District Hospital

Where you'll be working
Auburn Hospital is a key facility within Western Sydney, providing essential acute and community-based services to a diverse and growing population. The Close Observation Unit plays a critical role in supporting patients requiring enhanced monitoring and compassionate, responsive care.
  • A culturally diverse hospital committed to equity, dignity and inclusion
  • A collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
  • Strong focus on patient safety, quality and continuous improvement
  • Supportive leadership that values professional development
  • A workplace that embraces learning, mentoring and teamwork

What you'll be doing
As a Registered Nurse in the Close Observation Unit, you will provide high-quality, individualised nursing care to patients with complex and changing needs, ensuring safe, respectful and effective outcomes.
  • Deliver efficient, person-centred care to patients and support families and carers
  • Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, escalating and delegating care appropriately
  • Collaborate with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to plan and implement care
  • Support discharge planning through timely referrals and advocacy
  • Contribute to quality improvement activities, supervision of staff and students, and ward-based initiatives

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 and valid registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Selection Criteria:
1. Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Demonstrated extensive and recent critical nursing skills and experience, demonstrated resuscitation experience desired. Currently working in Critical Care Nursing or minimum 6 months recent critical experience.
3. Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work
4. Effective interpersonal skills showing initiative and leadership to junior members of the team
5. Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues
6. Capacity to work seven (7) day rotating roster including public holidays.
7. Demonstrated effective communication skills- written and verbal
8. Demonstrated evidence of being able to provide person centred care

Requisition ID: REQ631160
Applications Close: 14th January 2026

Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.

Need more information?
  • Find out more about applying for this position.
  • Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
  • Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
  • For inquiries about the role, contact Tendayi Makamba at Tendayi.Makamba@health.nsw.gov.au
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/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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