Enrolled Nurse - Medical / Surgical - Perm/Temp PT/FT

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Flexible work options

Hybrid and varied hours

Paid maternity and parental leave

Staff wellbeing support

Job summary

NSW Health’s South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join Medical/Surgical settings across Fairfield Hospital on permanent/temporary, part-time or full-time arrangements. The role offers 24/7 shift patterns and requires current AHPRA registration with expertise in person-centred care.

You will work within a collaborative team to deliver safe care, support patient needs, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while developing your career in a large

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2), General with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Recent experience as an Enrolled Nurse in a relevant clinical setting.
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate and culturally responsive care within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care in medical/surgical settings.
• Collaborate with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams to meet care needs.
• Contribute to risk management, safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Enrolled Nurse

Job description

Enrolled Nurse - Medical / Surgical - Perm/Temp PT/FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District

Requisition ID: REQ699612
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time and Temporary Full Time/Part Time
Remuneration: $1,437.59 - $1,562.09 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Applications close: 25/10/2026
Contact: Marian Anor - Acting Nurser Unit Manager on [e-mail]| [phone]

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great
Make a meaningful impact every day as part of a team committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care while building healthier communities across South Western Sydney.

• Demonstrating initiative and contributing to positive culture
• Motivated, compassionate and professional behaviours
• Strong clinical practice

Are You the Right Fit?
You’re a compassionate and motivated Enrolled Nurse who is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care while contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.

• Sound Clinical judgement
• Team work and a commitment to learn
• Compassion and Patient centred care

Ability to work 24/7 rotating shifts

Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Current Authority to Practice as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2), General with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Please describe your recent experience as an Enrolled Nurse in a relevant clinical setting. In your response, outline how you provide safe, compassionate and culturally responsive care, communicate effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams, and apply critical thinking and evidence-based practice to meet patient care needs.

Please provide an example of how you have contributed to risk management, work health and safety, or quality improvement initiatives in the workplace. In your response, describe how you collaborated with others, managed challenges or conflict professionally, and supported the delivery of safe, high-quality care.

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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [e-mail]

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards .We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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