Enrolled Nurse - Respiratory & Infectious Disease Unit

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Up to 12 days off per year

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

Continuing Education allowance

Job summary

SESLHD's Prince of Wales Hospital invites an Enrolled Nurse to join the Respiratory & Infectious Disease Unit. You will provide safe, patient-centred nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, contribute to care planning and maintain accurate documentation.

We offer learning opportunities, salary packaging, access to discounted health insurance, and work‑life balance supports including days off and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Current registration as Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Qualified in medicines administration including intravenous therapy (NMBA approved).
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, other care providers, hospital clinicians and team.
• Supports working in a person-centred environment.
• Current professional practice knowledge base.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use health information systems.
• Knowledge of risk management, safety and quality principles for Enrolled Nurses.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence (P2 or higher).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, holistic, patient-centred nursing care under RN supervision.
• Assess and respond to patient needs; contribute to care planning and delivery.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate with patients and families.
• Apply critical thinking to prioritise care while promoting dignity and safety.
• Maintain current knowledge and participate in ongoing development and training.

Skills

Communication

Digital literacy

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

NMBA Enrolled Nurse registration

Medicines administration (IV therapy) NMBA approved

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $37.83 - $41.11 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ695352

Applications Close: Sunday 18 October 2026

Enrolled Nurse, Respiratory & Infectious Disease Unit, Prince of Wales Hospital

We are looking for passionate and dedicated Enrolled Nurses to join our Respiratory & Infectious Disease Unit 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.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable

The Role

The Enrolled Nurse provides safe, holistic and patient-centred nursing care within the Respiratory & Infectious Disease Unit at Prince of Wales Hospital, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with NSW Health, SESLHD and professional nursing standards. The role involves assessing and responding to patient needs, contributing to care planning and delivery, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and communicating effectively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to support continuity of care.

The Enrolled Nurse applies critical thinking within their scope of practice, promotes patient dignity, safety and wellbeing, manages priorities effectively, and maintains current clinical knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development, education and training.

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.

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).

For role related queries or questions contact Adrian James Serrano 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.

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.

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.

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