Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology

Join a leading tertiary hospital and specialist ophthalmology team

• Join a leading tertiary hospital and specialist ophthalmology team
• Deliver exceptional patient-centred care across the care journey
• Grow your nursing career in a supportive multidisciplinary environment

Provide expert ophthalmology nursing care, advocate for patients, manage clinical priorities and build positive health outcomes in a dynamic hospital setting.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 31st December 2026)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Westmead Hospital is one of Australia's largest and most respected major tertiary hospitals, delivering world-class healthcare, research and education across Western Sydney. Joining our Ophthalmology team means becoming part of a collaborative and patient-focused environment where innovation, professional development and high-quality care are at the centre of everything we do.

As a Registered Nurse in Ophthalmology, you will work alongside skilled multidisciplinary professionals dedicated to improving patient outcomes and delivering safe, compassionate and evidence-based care.

• Work within a highly regarded specialist ophthalmology service
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Access ongoing learning, professional development and career pathways
• Contribute to a culture focused on excellence, innovation and patient safety
• Make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of our community

What you'll be doing

In this rewarding role, you will provide high-quality, individualised nursing care to patients while supporting positive clinical outcomes and enhancing the patient experience. You will utilise your clinical expertise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care within a busy and dynamic healthcare environment.

• Deliver safe, efficient and person-centred care that meets the needs of patients and their families or carers
• Assess patient needs, respond to changing clinical situations and escalate care when required
• Coordinate referrals and discharge planning to support continuity of care
• Mentor, supervise and support nursing staff and students on clinical placement
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to advocate for patients and ensure optimal health outcomes

Join Us and Make a Difference

At Western Sydney Local Health District, we are united by a shared purpose of delivering better health services for our communities. If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient care and want to build a rewarding career in a leading healthcare organisation, we encourage you to apply.

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

1. Demonstrated recent nursing experience relevant to the position and commitment to quality improvement, practice development and evidence-based practice
2. Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to patient care
3. Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality nursing care
4. 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: REQ672781
Applications Close: 13th September 2026

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 Janice Rodrigues on Meryl.Rodrigues@health.nsw.gov.au / 0428055168

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.