Enrolled Nurse - Transit Lounge

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Penrith; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off (ADO)

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education Training Service with 110+ a

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Hospital is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join the Transit Lounge team. You will support safe, efficient discharge processes, coordinate with nurses and allied health staff, and help patients transition safely to home or other care settings.

The role requires current Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) registration with AHPRA, experience in acute nursing, and strong communication and time-management skills. A flexible roster including day/evening/night shifts is typical.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse Division 2 with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated experience in acute nursing.
• Ability to provide person-centred, family-inclusive care within scope of practice.
• Strong communication, organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective nursing care within scope of practice.
• Support discharge planning and patient flow to move patients safely to home or next care setting.
• Collaborate with Registered Nurses, medical staff and multidisciplinary teams.
• Prioritise tasks and manage competing demands in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Current registration as Enrolled Nurse Division 2 (AHPRA)

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse Location: Nepean Hospital Remuneration: $37.83 - $41.10 per hour Hours Per Week: Up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ698474 Applications Close: 27/10/2026 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, motivated and organised Enrolled Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a fast-paced hospital environment?

Join the team at the Transit Lounge at Nepean Hospital, where you will play an important role in supporting safe, efficient and patient-centred care during the transition from hospital to home or another care setting.

As an Enrolled Nurse in the Transit Lounge, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality Nursing care for patients who are clinically ready for discharge but may be awaiting transport, medications, discharge documentation or other arrangements.

Working collaboratively with Registered Nurses, Medical staff, Allied Health professionals and other members of the multidisciplinary team, you will help facilitate a smooth and positive discharge experience while maintaining patient safety, dignity and comfort.

This role is ideal for an Enrolled Nurse who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, can prioritise competing demands and is passionate about improving patient flow and the overall patient experience.

To be successful in this role you will have the ability to provide safe and effective Nursing care within your scope of practice, well-developed communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy clinical environment.

At Nepean Hospital, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a service that supports timely patient discharges, improves access to hospital beds and helps patients transition safely to their next stage of care.

You will be part of a collaborative team where your contribution matters, your clinical skills are valued and your work helps improve the experience of patients and their families.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) full time employees only
• 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: Click here for the Position Description For role related queries or questions contact Chaw Khaing on [e-mail]

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.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards. To find out more about the N SW Health application process please click here.

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