Enrolled Nurse - Transitional Aged Care Unit

NSW Health; Kingswood; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day off (ADO)

Salary packaging available

Novated leasing

Education opportunities (110+ courses)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health's Nepean Hospital is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join the Transitional Aged Care Unit (TACU). The role provides compassionate, patient-centred nursing care under RN supervision and supports older adults in regaining independence after illness or injury.

The position is based at Nepean Hospital within NBMLHD and requires flexibility across day, evening or night shifts, with a focus on restorative care and safe discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience in acute nursing.
• Care that is person-centred, family-inclusive and culturally sensitive.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to professional development and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, safe nursing care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Support patients through recovery, encouraging participation in daily activities and independence.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver care.
• Promote dignity, comfort and quality of life for older adults in transitional care.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Nursing skills

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Culturally sensitive care

Education

Enrolled Nurse qualification (Division 2)

Job description

Enrolled Nurse - Transitional Aged Care Unit

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time or Part Time - Up to 18/04/2027
Position Classification:Enrolled Nurse
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration:$37.83 - $41.10 per hour
Hours Per Week:up to 38
Requisition ID:REQ704297
Applications Close: 18/11/2026

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 enthusiastic Enrolled Nurse who is passionate about caring for older people and helping them achieve their best possible health and wellbeing?

An exciting opportunity exists for a dedicated Enrolled Nurse to join the Transitional Aged Care Unit (TACU) at Nepean Hospital. Our Transitional Aged Care Unit provides an important bridge between acute hospital care and the community, supporting older people to regain their strength, confidence and independence following an illness, injury or hospital admission. We are committed to a restorative and person-centred approach to care, recognising each patient's individual abilities, goals and potential. Our focus is on supporting older people to maximise their functional capacity, maintain their independence and achieve a safe and successful transition to home or an appropriate ongoing care environment.

As an Enrolled Nurse within our Transitional Aged Care Unit, you will work as an integral member of the nursing and multidisciplinary team, delivering compassionate, safe and high-quality care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will play an important role in supporting patients throughout their recovery journey, encouraging participation in daily activities and promoting independence, dignity and quality of life. You will be a caring, reliable and motivated Enrolled Nurse who understands the importance of delivering individualised care and supporting older people to achieve their personal goals. You recognise that successful transitional care is about more than meeting clinical needs; it is about empowering patients, building confidence and supporting them to regain control of their everyday lives.

If you enjoy working in a team environment and want to contribute to helping patients regain their independence, we would love to hear from you. Be part of a team that doesn't just provide care – we empower older people to regain their independence, confidence and quality of life.

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:

· Click here for the Position Description

· For role related queries or questions contact Sewit Mengisteab on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

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