Registered Nurse - Aged Care - Perm FT/PT/Casual

Southern NSW Local Health District; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Flexible work options

Paid maternity and parental leave

Staff wellbeing support service

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Acute Aged Care Unit at Campbelltown Hospital. The role offers Permanent Full Time, Part Time (up to 24 hours) or Casual contracts with visa opportunities where applicable, and includes a salary packaging option and Superannuation.

The successful candidate will provide compassionate, patient-centered care, monitor patients, assist with interventions, support activities of daily living, and contribute to care

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients and deliver safe, evidence-based care in the Acute Aged Care Unit.
• Assist with clinical interventions and monitoring of vital signs.
• Support activities of daily living and daily living tasks for residents.
• Contribute to care planning and discharge processes.

Job description

Registered Nurse - Aged Care - Perm FT/PT/Casual

South Western Sydney Local Health District

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time (up to 24 hours) or Casual . 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 to $57.88 per week+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Campbelltown Hospital Acute Aged Care Unit

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

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 a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering compassionate, person-centred care while building your skills and experience in a rewarding and fast-paced healthcare environment. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career while helping geriatric patients achieve the best possible outcomes. As an Registered Nurse within the Acute Aged Care Unit, you will work and deliver safe, evidence-based care to patients. You will play a vital role in monitoring patients, assisting with clinical interventions, supporting activities of daily living, and contributing to effective care planning and discharge processes. The Acute Aged Care Unit provides specialised care for older adults experiencing acute illness, complex medical conditions, cognitive impairment, delirium, dementia, falls, and functional decline. The team is committed to maintaining dignity, independence, and quality of life for every patient.

Are You the Right Fit?

The ideal candidate is passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care to older people. The role requires strong communication and active listening skills to build positive relationships with residents, families, multidisciplinary teams, and external healthcare providers. The ideal candidate collaborates effectively and contributes to a supportive team environment. The ideal Registered Nurse is a compassionate and skilled healthcare professional who is committed to delivering safe, high-quality aged care. They combine strong clinical expertise with excellent communication, teamwork, and adaptability to support residents in achieving the best possible quality of life. What makes this role unique is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents while delivering holistic, ongoing care. The ideal candidate is flexible, resilient, and able to manage changing priorities, clinical demands, and varying workloads across shifts. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied workload and can adapt to changing priorities.

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.

• Please detail your recent experience as a Registered Nurse in a Hospital setting or other appropriate experience relevant to the position being advertised
• Please provide an example of when you have provided safe, compassionate and quality care that is culturally responsive in line with NSW Health CORE Values.

Please describe a time when you worked closely with a multidisciplinary team to achieve a positive patient outcome.

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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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