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

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 days off per year

Salary packaging options

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Continuing Education allowance

Clinical Nurse Specialist pathway

Job summary

NSW Health at Garrawarra Centre is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care within a dementia-specific residential setting. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and contribute to person-centred care for residents.

The role requires current AHPRA registration, a medicines administration qualification, strong communication, and a commitment to safety and quality in everyday practice. Staff benefits include professional development and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 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, clinicians and team members.
• Supports working in a person-centred environment.
• Maintains current professional practice knowledge base.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use health information systems.
• Knowledge of risk management, safety and quality principles and the Enrolled Nurse role in applying them.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality nursing care to Residents/clients under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist in provision of nursing care and follow delegated functions.
• Act as role model and promote NSW Health CORE values.
• Comply with health and safety policies and report hazards/risks.

Skills

Communication

Person-centred care

Health information systems

Risk management

Clinical knowledge

Education

AHPRA Enrolled Nurse registration

Medicines administration qualification (NMB Australia approved)

Job description

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

Part time, Full time, Permanent, Casual/Temporary

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

Insert Nursing Vision - if applicable
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.

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging optionsthat reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• 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.

For role related queries or questions contact Zoe Stamatopoulos on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

OurCORE 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.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but is not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.

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 directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer.