Enrolled Nurse - Day Surgery & Surgical Short Stay Units - Temp PT

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join the Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay Units at Westmead Hospital. You will provide evidence-based nursing care under supervision, supporting positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers part-time temporary employment (up to 7 November 2027) with ongoing development opportunities and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient experiences and clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Current Registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.
• Recent clinical experience relevant to the position.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload within Enrolled Nurse scope.
• Effective clinical communication with IT systems and multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised, evidence-based nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Deliver safe, compassionate and efficient care in Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay Units.
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Maintain documentation and contribute to unit resource management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Education

AHPRA Enrolled Nurse registration

Job description

• Join a dynamic surgical team at Westmead Hospital
• Deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment
• Grow your nursing career with ongoing development opportunities

Provide, manage and deliver exceptional patient-centred nursing care across Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay Units while building positive health outcomes.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 7th November 2027) Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse Remuneration: $37.83 - $41.10 per hour Hours Per Week: 16 Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you’ll be working – Join the dedicated Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay Units at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia's leading tertiary healthcare facilities. You’ll become part of a supportive and collaborative nursing team committed to delivering safe, high-quality care and outstanding patient experiences. Working alongside multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, you’ll have opportunities to further develop your clinical skills while making a genuine difference to patients throughout their surgical journey.

• Work within a highly regarded tertiary hospital and surgical service
• Collaborate with experienced nurses, surgeons and multidisciplinary teams
• Be supported by a culture of teamwork, respect and continuous improvement
• Access professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Contribute to excellent patient outcomes in a busy and rewarding environment

What you'll be doing

As an Enrolled Nurse, you will provide individualised, evidence-based nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse to support positive patient outcomes. You will play an important role in delivering safe, compassionate and efficient care across the Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay Units.

• Assist in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Deliver best-practice nursing care in accordance with professional standards, legislation and organisational policies
• Provide holistic, patient-focused care that respects individual needs, rights and wellbeing
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to support seamless continuity of care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to the effective management of unit resources

We are looking for motivated and compassionate Enrolled Nurses who are driven to grow their skills, and deliver outstanding patient-centred care, this is an opportunity to build a fulfilling nursing career in a supportive and enriching environment in the K5 Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay Units. Come broaden your clinical skills through exposure to all surgical specialties through providing pre and post operative care alongside multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic and fast paced clinical setting.

Essential Criteria

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

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.

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.