Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Perm FT/PT (Bowral)

About the Role Bowral Hospital Emergency Department is an inspiring place to build and advance your emergency nursing career. Located in the beautiful Southern Highlands, the department offers the opportunity to deliver high‑quality emergency care within a supportive and professional environment that values staff well‑being, work‑life balance, and sustainable practice. Team culture sits at the heart of what we do. You will be welcomed into a close‑knit, collaborative group where colleagues support one another, ideas are encouraged, and learning is embedded into everyday practice. Strong teamwork underpins safe, patient‑centred care and creates a positive workplace for nurses at all stages of their career. We provide a supportive environment for both early‑career and experienced emergency nurses. Early‑career nurses are supported through hands‑on learning, guidance from approachable senior staff, and opportunities to build confidence and core emergency skills. Experienced nurses are valued for their clinical expertise and leadership, contributing through mentoring, service improvement, and clinical excellence. Clear opportunities exist to grow within emergency nursing, whether through expanding clinical skills, stepping into leadership roles, or shaping your longer‑term career pathway. Responsibilities & Fit You bring strong critical thinking, clinical assessment, and decision‑making skills, with the ability to perform confidently in a fast‑paced and unpredictable emergency environment. Critical care experience is preferred, along with the ability to remain calm, composed, and professional when managing acutely unwell or distressed patients while delivering safe and timely care. You communicate with clarity, compassion, and respect, building trust with patients and families and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and shared decision‑making. You demonstrate adaptability and resilience, strong time‑management and prioritisation skills, and a clear commitment to patient‑centred, safe, and high‑quality care aligned with best practice. You show professional accountability, reliability, and a strong work ethic, engaging in reflective practice and continuous career development. You accept feedback constructively, contribute positively to a learning‑focused workplace culture, uphold ethical practice and confidentiality, and demonstrate cultural awareness. You also show leadership appropriate to your role and experience, including supporting and mentoring colleagues when required. Selection Criteria
- Demonstrate recent clinical experience in emergency care or an acute care setting. Include the key skills, responsibilities, and professional development activities that contribute to your readiness for practice at Bowral Hospital Emergency Department.
- Provide an example of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team during a period of high activity or increased patient demand. Describe the actions you took to support safe patient flow, maintain collaborative communication, and ensure timely, quality care.
- Describe a situation where you had to adapt to new priorities or unexpected challenges in the ED and how you managed it.
- Demonstrate the use of effective, empathetic communication to manage difficult interactions with patients, family members, or colleagues during highly emotional situations. Benefits
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full‑time and part‑time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full‑time employees
- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options such as long service and carer leave
- Access to learning opportunities through the Education and Organisational Development team
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and families via Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
- We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact .
- We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neuro‑divergent individuals, those from refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community. Aboriginal Workforce
- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact . Support is also available through the Stepping Up website. Additional Information
- Temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe setting that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people and actively work to protect them from harm and abuse. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qi8rh