Enrolled Nurse - Transitional Aged Care Program - Perm FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Annual leave with 17.5% loading

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join the Transitional Aged Care Program’s residential-based team. The role focuses on reablement for older adults, with assessments, goal setting and discharge planning conducted in collaboration with the MDT and in partnership with families.

You’ll work under the supervision of a registered nurse, delivering person-centred care and contributing to better health outcomes in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) with AHPRA.
• Experience with older adults in aged care, rehabilitation, community or transitional care settings.
• Knowledge of person-centred care and willingness to embrace change in care delivery.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective clinical communication through information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). NSW license required if held from another state within three months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assess TACP clients in residential aged care facilities and set holistic goals.
• Develop client-centred intervention plans and discharge planning.
• Work closely with a registered nurse and multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, safe care.
• Demonstrate strong clinical reasoning across diverse clinical areas.

Skills

Older adults care

Communication skills

Client assessment

Clinical judgement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) with AHPRA

Job description

Requisition ID: REQ702824

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Remuneration: $75,011.91 - $81,508.14 per annum+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service

Applications close: 01/11/26

Contact: Daniel Ni - [e-mail] | 0417 263 350

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

SWSLHD Transitional Aged Care Program is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join the Residential-Based team. This is an excellent opportunity for and Enrolled Nurse who has knowledge and experience working with a range of aged care and/or community populations. TACP is a unique program focused on the reablement of older adults living in the community. It is a multi-disciplinary, residential-based, program that aims to deliver better health outcomes and maximised quality of life for individuals transitioning into the community following a hospital admission. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and other relevant stakeholders to ensure holistic care for TACP clients and their families. In this role you will be responsible for the assessment of TACP clients in the residential aged care facilities, holistic goal setting, development of client centered intervention plans and discharge planning. You will require strong clinical reasoning across a diverse range of clinical areas. You will also be working closely with a registered nurse in the team.

Are You the Right Fit?

Are you a compassionate and motivated Enrolled Nurse with a passion for supporting older adults to regain independence and achieve their health goals? Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

• Experience working with older adults in aged care, rehabilitation, community or transitional care settings.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to contribute to client assessments, care planning, goal setting and discharge planning.
• Sound clinical judgement and a commitment to safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural healthcare environment.

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 registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with no notations regarding medications
• Demonstrated Nursing knowledge and skills relevant to Community Nursing (e.g. skin assessments, risk identification, escalating clinical deterioration and so on).
• Knowledge of and ability to work within a person-centered approach to nursing with a willingness to embrace change in the delivery of care
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to achieve shared goals and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted

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• Position Information
  • Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
  • 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.
• Aboriginal Workforce
  • For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [e-mail]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks
  • 12% superannuation
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
  • 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
• Grow Your Career
  • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing
  • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
  • 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

Additional Information

• Vaccination Requirements
  • All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
• Child Safe Employment
  • 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.