Registered Nurse - Community Health - Perm FT

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

One extra day off each month

Flexible work options including hybrid

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) invites applications for a Registered Nurse in Community Health on a permanent, full-time basis.

As an RN, you will provide safe, high-quality nursing care in partnership with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to support hospital avoidance, timely discharge and care at home.

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based, culturally responsive nursing care in collaboration with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive health outcomes.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, carers and colleagues to support safe and compassionate care.
• Demonstrate accountability for their clinical practice, professional development and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to a positive team culture through mentoring, coaching and supporting colleagues and students.
• Practice in accordance with professional standards, relevant legislation and NSW Health policies.
• Model the NSW Health CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, and demonstrate behaviours aligned with SWSLHD's Transforming Your Experience strategy.

Job description

Registered Nurse - Community Health - Perm FT

Join South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) and help deliver compassionate, person-centred care to patients with complex, acute and palliative care needs in the community.

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, high-quality nursing care, working in partnership with patients, families, carers, and the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible health outcomes. This role plays a vital part in supporting hospital avoidance, facilitating timely discharge, and enabling patients to remain safely at home.

At SWSLHD, we are committed to our vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities. We foster a culture guided by the NSW Health CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, and support our staff to reach their full potential through our Transforming Your Experience strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while working within a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to delivering Compassionate Nursing Care Always.

Are You the Right Fit?

This position is for RN year 2 and above-This role is well suited to a nurse who is adaptable, patient-focused, works well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and is passionate about improving health outcomes within the community. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care. They will demonstrate strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, enabling them to effectively plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care for patients with complex health needs.

The successful applicant will:

• Deliver evidence-based, culturally responsive nursing care in collaboration with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive health outcomes.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, carers and colleagues to support safe and compassionate care.
• Demonstrate accountability for their clinical practice, professional development and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to a positive team culture through mentoring, coaching and supporting colleagues and students
• Practice in accordance with professional standards, relevant legislation and NSW Health policies.
• Model the NSW Health CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, and demonstrate behaviours aligned with SWSLHD's Transforming Your Experience strategy.

Selection Criteria:

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

Please describe a clinical situation where you assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care to achieve a positive patient outcome. Include how you worked with the multidisciplinary team and considered the patient's individual needs.

Please provide an example of how you communicated with a patient, carer or member of the multidisciplinary team to support safe, compassionate and person-centred care. What was your role and what was the outcome?

Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

Position Information

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

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 **********@health.nsw.gov.au

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?

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via
• 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

Grow Your Career

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• 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

Additional Information

Child Safe Employment

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

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.