Registered Nurse - Acute Aged Care - Perm/Temp FT/PT

NSW Health; Liverpool City Council; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Work–Life Balance

Flexible work options

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Acute Aged Care in South Western Sydney Local Health District. This permanent/temporary full-time or part-time role (38 hours per week) offers a rewarding path delivering compassionate, person‑centred care to older adults in a busy acute aged care setting.

Competitive hourly remuneration with superannuation and salary packaging. Join a multidisciplinary team focused on clinical excellence, professional development, and high-quality patient outcomes,

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to older adults with complex medical, cognitive and functional needs in a specialised acute aged care setting.
• Work alongside experienced nursing, medical and allied health professionals committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for patients.
• Develop your clinical expertise in the assessment and management of acute illness, delirium, dementia, falls, functional decline and other geriatric syndromes.
• Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence‑based care that promotes dignity, independence and quality of life.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values clinical excellence, continuous learning and exceptional care for older people.

Job description

Registered Nurse - Acute Aged Care - Perm/Temp FT/PT

South Western Sydney Local Health District

REQ697451

Requisition ID: REQ697451

Employment Type: Permanent/Temporary Full Time or Part Time, 38 hours per week . Temporary roles are available to visa holders, with contracts issued in accordance with visa conditions. Visa holders will be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

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

Join our dedicated Acute Aged Care Unit and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people by delivering compassionate, person-centred care within a supportive and multidisciplinary team environment.

• Provide high-quality nursing care to older adults with complex medical, cognitive and functional needs in a specialised acute aged care setting.
• Work alongside experienced nursing, medical and allied health professionals committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for patients.
• Develop your clinical expertise in the assessment and management of acute illness, delirium, dementia, falls, functional decline and other geriatric syndromes.
• Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence‑based care that promotes dignity, independence and quality of life.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values clinical excellence, continuous learning and exceptional care for older people.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about aged care and wants to build specialist skills while making a lasting impact on patient outcomes.

Are You the Right Fit?

You are a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse who is passionate about caring for older people and making a positive difference in their healthcare journey. You combine strong clinical skills with empathy, professionalism and a commitment to delivering person‑centred care that promotes dignity, independence and quality of life.

• Demonstrates a genuine passion for providing safe, compassionate and person‑centred care to older people, while building meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients and their families.
• Possesses excellent communication and active listening skills, enabling effective collaboration with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Applies sound clinical knowledge, critical thinking and evidence‑based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with complex needs.
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment, contributing positively to workplace culture while supporting the delivery of high‑quality patient care.
• Demonstrates flexibility, resilience and adaptability when managing changing clinical priorities and workloads across a rotating roster, while maintaining professionalism, attention to detail and a commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement.

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 Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Describe a situation where you provided person‑centred care to an older patient with complex health needs. What actions did you take and what was the outcome?

Working in an Acute Aged Care Unit requires effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Please provide an example of how you have worked with others to achieve a positive outcome for a patient.

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

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.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• 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
• 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

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 implementingthe 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.

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