Enrolled Nurse Acute General Surgical Unit

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join Surgical Ward 3B at Hornsby Hospitals. You will deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult patients in a fast-paced general surgical unit.

Permanent Full Time role with 38 hours per week, supervised by a Registered Nurse, offering opportunities to strengthen clinical skills in wound care, venous access devices, and postoperative care within a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to adult surgical patients.
• Assist under supervision of a Registered Nurse in a busy ward.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to plan and deliver care.
• Administer medications in accordance with policies and procedures.

Skills

AHPRA registered

Teamwork

Communication

Computer skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists to join our team on Surgical Ward 3B as an Enrolled Nurse, delivering safe, high-quality, evidence-based care to patients.

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time

Position Classification

Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration

$1,566.70 - $2,199.60 per week

Hours Per Week

38

Who we are

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Hornsby Hospitals General Surgical Ward 3B consists of general surgical, gynaecological, vascular, and plastic surgeries. You will be working as part of a hardworking, dedicated, and friendly surgical multi-disciplinary team.

What You'll Be Doing

The enrolled nurse applicant will be working in a busy, fast paced ward environment, caring for adult patients with a wide range of surgical presentations under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Hornsby Hospital's Acute General Surgical ward provides an environment where you can enhance your clinical skills to develop and strengthen expertise in various clinical procedures. You'll work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, fostering collaboration and learning from experts in different specialties. There is ample opportunities to learn complex nursing skills including simple and complex wound care, central venous access devices, surgical drain management and well supported by a ward CNE and CNC.

The purpose of this role is to provide safe and effective nursing care to patients using an individualised holistic approach related to the goals of care determined by the Primary Nurse (Registered Nurse) and within professional role limits and Enrolled Nurse Scope of Practice. In the delivery of nursing care the Enrolled Nurse will work under both the direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse.

The Enrolled Nurse will consult with the registered nurse to ensure delegation is commensurate with own level of competence and within Local Health District (LHD) and Service policy, particularly in relation to the administration of medications.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic computer skills.

For role related queries or questions contact Katrina Ebbs on [e-mail]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 18th November 2026