Registered Nurse, Community Assessment Unit (CAU)

NSW Health; Randwick; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Living expenses allowance

Novated leasing

Discounted private health insurance

Days off per year

Learning opportunities

Gym discounts

EAP

Job summary

NSW Health's Prince of Wales Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Community Assessment Unit (CAU). You will be part of an interdisciplinary team delivering person-centred care, leading and supervising other nurses and care roles, and upholding high standards of practice.

We welcome passionate applicants and offer professional development, a supportive work culture, and comprehensive benefits, including salary packaging and wellbeing programs as part of NSW Health.

Responsibilities

• Think critically and analyse nursing practice
• Engage in therapeutic and professional relationships
• Maintain the capability for practice
• Develop a plan for nursing practice
• Provide safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice
• Evaluate outcomes to inform nursing practice

Job description

Registered Nurse, Community Assessment Unit (CAU)

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time / Part Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$41.23 - $57.88 per hour plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week:up to 38
Requisition ID:REQ703049
Applications Close: Sunday, 8 November 2026

Prince of Wales Hospital - Registered Nurse, Community Assessment Unit (CAU)

Are you ready for a new experience?
We are looking for passionate and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Community Assessment Unit at Prince of Wales Hospital.
At Prince of Wales Hospital, we embrace the Person-Centred Practice Framework as the foundation of our care. This approach is embedded in our everyday practice, ensuring that each individual’s care experience is at the heart of what we do.
We are committed to supporting our staff and prioritising their wellbeing, creating a positive and collaborative work environment where you can thrive.
Join us and be part of a team that values compassion, respect, and excellence in care.
Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable and to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant

The Role

As a Registered Nurse in SESLHD, you will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team in the provision of person-centred care; and leading, supporting and supervising other nurses and care roles. You will strive to ensure that the people who receive healthcare experience exceptional care that is person-centred, safe, high quality and compassionate.
As a Registered Nurse in SESLHD you will be recognised as a healthcare professional employing your clinical skills and critical thinking in delivering high quality patient care.
You will be part of a team that strives to support each other to reach our potential, focus on what matters most and continue to be innovative in approaches to practice.
As a Registered Nurse in Prince of Wales Hospital, you will be encouraged to share your clinical expertise and further develop your practice with the professional development opportunities available.

Some of the key functions of the Registered Nurse is to practice in accordance with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Boards Standards of Practice:

• Think critically and analyse nursing practice
• Engage in therapeutic and professional relationships
• Maintain the capability for practice
• Develop a plan for nursing practice
• Provide safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice
• Evaluate outcomes to inform nursing practice

Where you'll be working
Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.
Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you'll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.

Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

For role related queries or questions contact Ciara Walshe on ************@health.nsw.gov.au

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 characteristic 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 are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

• 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
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (***************@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website