Garrawarra Centre - Enrolled Nurse Permanent /Temporary Full Time/Part Time

NSW Health; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12 days leave

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Private health insurance discount

Continuing Education allowance

Clinical Nurse Specialist pathway

Job summary

NSW Health's SESLHD invites applications for an Enrolled Nurse at Garrawarra Centre, Waterfall. The role delivers high-quality nursing care under RN supervision in a dementia-specific residential facility, aligning with CORE values and NSW Health policies.

It is a Permanent/Temporary Full Time/Part Time position located in Garrawarra with salary range listed and benefits such as leave and education support.

Qualifications

• Current registration as Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification in medicines administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality nursing care to Residents/clients under supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• The Enrolled Nurse works under direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and assists in the provision of nursing care.
• Comply with NSW Health policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace.
• Promote and model NSW Health CORE values (Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment).
• Participate in clinical supervision and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

Nurse Registration

Medicines Administration

Communication

Patient-Centred Care

Clinical Knowledge

Health IT

Risk Management

Education

Nursing qualification in medicines administration

Job description

Garrawarra Centre - Enrolled Nurse Permanent /Temporary Full Time/Part Time

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

REQ697352

Enrolled Nurse
Employment Type: Permanent /Temporary Full Time/Part Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $75,011.91 -$81,508.14 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: Up to38
Requisition ID: REQ697352
Location: Garrawarra, Waterfall

Applications Close: Sunday, 18th October 2026

Where you'll be working

Garrawarra Centre is a 104 bed Dementia Specific Residential Aged Care Facility located in the tranquil setting of Garrawarra State Conservation Area, Waterfall. The Centre is one of the few purpose-built, dementia specific facilities in New South Wales. There is ample, free on-site parking but you will need your own reliable transport as Garrawarra is not accessible by any public transport.

Learn more about Garrawarra Centre here . Learn more about SESLHD here .

What you'll be doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is "exceptional care, healthier lives". SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with Residents, clients and employees.

All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers.

The Enrolled Nurse delivers high quality nursing care to Residents/clients of the [specify Hospital] consistent with SESLHD and [specify hospital] policies, procedures and standards. The Enrolled Nurse works under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, and assists in the provision of nursing care. Enrolled Nurses retain responsibility for their personal actions whilst remaining accountable to the Registered Nurse for delegated functions.

All Enrolled Nurses must comply and act in accordance with recognised professional and organisational standards established by:
NSW Health
The Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Garrawarra Centre

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Clinical supervision at the point of care is the role and responsibility of each Registered Nurse/Midwife and Enrolled Nurse within everyday clinical practice, in line with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Decision Making Frameworks for Nurses and Midwives.

Benefits:

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
• Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.

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
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, 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.

Information for applicants:

· If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.

· 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. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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 characteristics 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.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.