Endorsed Enrolled Nurse Maternity Ward (Permanent)

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmead Hospital’s maternity unit is seeking an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse to support mothers and newborns during the postnatal journey. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, delivering safe, individualised care and contributing to a positive patient experience.

Permanent full-time or part-time positions are available with a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays. NSW Health policies, infection control and continuous professional development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Enrolled Nurse registration with medication endorsement.
• Experience in maternity, postnatal or women’s health preferred.
• Ability to rotate roster including weekends/public holidays.
• Commitment to patient safety and NSW Health policies.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality clinical care and assist with postnatal nursing tasks.
• Support mothers and newborns during postnatal journey.
• Communicate with compassion and assist families; advocate for wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate documentation and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Comply with infection prevention, safety requirements and quality improvement.

Skills

Prioritisation

Communication

Documentation

Multidisciplinary team

Education

AHPRA Enrolled Nurse registration with medication endorsement

Job description

Build your maternity nursing skills in a supportive, collaborative team.

Grow your clinical experience in maternal and newborn care.

Make every shift count by supporting mothers and families at a special time in their lives.

Bring your nursing skills to a role where every moment matters. Support mothers and newborns through their postnatal journey while building your confidence and experience in maternity care.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time positions available

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $75,011.91 - $81,508.14 per annum / $37.83 - $41.10 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)

Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join the dedicated Maternity Ward team at Westmead Hospital, where compassionate care, teamwork and positive patient experiences are at the heart of what we do. This is an opportunity to contribute to the health and wellbeing of mothers and their newborns while developing your clinical skills in a rewarding and specialised healthcare environment. Whether you are an experienced Endorsed Enrolled Nurse looking for a new challenge or an early-career nurse ready to expand your experience, you will have the opportunity to learn, contribute and grow as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Make a real impact: help mothers and families feel supported, informed and confident during the postnatal period.
• Invest in your growth: build your confidence and strengthen your clinical skills in maternity and newborn care.
• Be part of a supportive team: collaborate with Registered Nurses, midwives and other healthcare professionals to provide safe, coordinated care.
• Broaden your nursing experience: develop valuable skills in a specialised clinical setting that can support your future career aspirations.
• Be part of something bigger: contribute to a public health service focused on quality care, continuous improvement and better health outcomes for the community.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse, you will play an important role in supporting mothers and newborns during their postnatal journey. Working under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse, you will deliver safe, individualised care that recognises each patient's needs, preferences and rights.

• Deliver quality clinical care: assist with assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Support mothers and newborns: contribute to postnatal care, breastfeeding support and newborn observations, helping families feel reassured and supported.
• Communicate with compassion: build trusting relationships with patients and families, respond sensitively to their needs and advocate for their wellbeing.
• Promote safe and coordinated care: maintain accurate clinical documentation, communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team and elevate concerns promptly.
• Uphold clinical excellence: practise within your scope and medication endorsement, follow infection prevention and workplace safety requirements, and contribute to quality improvement.

What You'll Bring

You are a compassionate and motivated nurse who understands the importance of safe, respectful and person-centred care. You can organise your workload, communicate clearly and work collaboratively in a busy clinical environment.

To Be Successful, You Will Have

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with medication endorsement.
• Recent clinical experience relevant to the role, ideally in maternity, postnatal or women's health. Nurses with transferable clinical experience and a genuine willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
• An understanding of postnatal care, breastfeeding support and newborn observations, or a commitment to developing these skills.
• Strong prioritisation, communication and documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to patient safety, infection prevention, ongoing professional development and NSW Health policies and procedures.
• Availability to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

Essential Criteria

• Registration: Current Registration as an Enrolled Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated recent clinical experience relevant to the position
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload within the scope of practice of an Enrolled Nurse
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means; and sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with the multidisciplinary health care team
• An understanding of patient centred care and demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team.

Requisition ID: REQ702586

Applications Close: 3rd November 2026

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• 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 Vicki Wilde-Shooter 0408 339 693 or Dounia Abdallah 0419 701 933
• Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply.

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 you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport).

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