Enrolled Nurse, Acute Aged Care (ASB5N)

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Person centred care culture

Orientation and transition support

Education programs with universitys

Career progression pathways

Up to 12 days off/year plus annual90

Salary packaging options

Corporate health and fitness program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) invites applications for an Enrolled Nurse in the Prince of Wales Hospital Acute Aged Care unit. You will provide safe, patient-centred nursing under supervision, assist with assessments and care plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

We offer supportive orientation, ongoing education, career pathways, and salary packaging. Benefits include EAP, private health, and staff wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.
• Approved qualification in medicines administration including IV therapy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients, carers and staff.
• Commitment to person-centred care and safety.
• Proficiency with health information systems and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality, person-centred care under supervision of Registered Nurses.
• Assist with patient assessments, nursing care plans and monitoring.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support positive outcomes.
• Maintain professional standards and follow clinical policies.

Skills

Registration with Australian Health

Medicines administration including IV

Effective communication

Person-centred care

Health information systems

Risk management & safety

Driver's Licence (P2+)

Education

Nursing qualification & registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $37.83 - $41.11 per Hour plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: Sunday, 8 November 2026

Prince of Wales Hospital - Enrolled Nurse, Acute Aged Care (ASB5N)

We are looking for passionate and dedicated Enrolled Nurses to join our Acute Aged Care at Prince of Wales Hospital. At Prince of Wales Hospital, we embrace the Person-Centred Practice Framework as the foundation of our care. This approach is embedded in our everyday practice, ensuring that each individual’s care experience is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to supporting our staff and prioritising their wellbeing, creating a positive and collaborative work environment where you can thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values compassion, respect, and excellence in care.

Benefits

• A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
• Orientation and supported transition into your new role
• Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
• Development pathways that are aimed at career progression
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave
• Salary Packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing
• Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Established partnerships with Universities that promote cutting edge research in well being, education and teaching.
• Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable
• Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant

For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page.

Where you'll be working

Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.

Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.

The Role

The Enrolled Nurse provides safe, high-quality and person-centred care to patients at Prince of Wales Hospital. Working under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses, the role involves assisting with patient assessments, implementing nursing care plans, monitoring patient conditions and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes. The Enrolled Nurse is also responsible for maintaining professional standards, following clinical policies and procedures, and contributing to a safe and supportive care environment.

Selection Criteria

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Holds a Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification in medicines administration, including intravenous therapy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, other care providers, hospital clinicians, immediate team members and other stakeholders.
• Supports working in a person centred environment.
• Current professional practice knowledge base.
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Enrolled Nurse in applying these principles.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence is required (P2 at least).

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

For role related queries or questions contact Ferdinand Navarro on [e-mail]

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.