Enrolled Nurse - Short Stay Surgical Ward

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Kingswood; Sur place; AUD 75 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nepean Hospital is seeking a compassionate Enrolled Nurse to join our Short Stay Surgical Ward, delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care to patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures.

You will work under the direction of Registered Nurses, contribute to discharge planning and patient education, participate in handovers, and support a multi‑disciplinary team in a fast‑paced, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse Division 2 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in acute nursing.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide effective nursing care that is person centred, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills including written and verbal.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work a flexible roster, day evening or night shift across all days of the week according to the unit or team requirements.

Responsabilités

• Provide nursing care in the Short Stay Surgical Ward under supervision of Registered Nurses.
• Contribute to discharge planning and patient education.
• Ensure continuity of care and patient safety across the surgical journey.

Connaissances

Acute nursing

Patient-centred care

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Formation

Registration as Enrolled Nurse Division 2 (AHPRA)

Description du poste

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse Location: Nepean Hospital Remuneration: $75,011.91 - $81,508.14 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ704557 Applications Close: 17/11/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney's western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Enrolled Nurse looking to further your career in a dynamic surgical environment? Nepean Hospital is seeking a motivated Enrolled Nurse to join our Short Stay Surgical Ward, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing care for patients throughout their surgical journey. The Short Stay Surgical Ward provides care for patients requiring elective and emergency surgical intervention, offering a fast-paced and rewarding environment where teamwork, clinical excellence, and patient experience are at the forefront of care. In this role, you will work under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses to provide nursing care that promotes patient safety, comfort, and recovery. You will contribute to discharge planning, patient education, and continuity of care while developing your clinical skills within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse Division 2 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA.
• Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in acute nursing.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide effective nursing care that is person centred, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills including written and verbal.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work a flexible roster, day evening or night shift across all days of the week according to the unit or team requirements.

Additional information

• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
• For role related queries or questions contact Jennifer Bowman on [e-mail]
• Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit the Stepping Up website.
• NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. Child Safe Standards.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.