Registered Nurse - General Medical Ward - Temp FT/PT

NSW Health; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

One extra day off each month

Hybrid and varied hours

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our General Medical Ward on a temporary full- and part-time basis. You will deliver patient-centred care, perform clinical assessments, document care plans, and contribute to safe, high-quality outcomes.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, demonstrate effective prioritisation, and pursue ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Experience delivering patient-centred care in an acute hospital setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred care in a busy General Medical Ward.
• Perform accurate clinical assessments, documentation and care planning.
• Apply clinical judgement and prioritise care to respond to changing patient needs.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to achieve safe, high-quality outcomes.

Job description

Registered Nurse - General Medical Ward - Temp FT/PT

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse who is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within our busy General Medical ward. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and active listening skills, enabling them to build strong therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. You will demonstrate strong attention to detail through accurate clinical assessment, documentation, and care planning, while applying sound clinical judgement and effective prioritisation skills to respond to changing patient needs. As a valued member of our team, you will thrive working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment, contributing to safe, high-quality healthcare outcomes. We are looking for someone who is committed to continuous learning, evidence-based practice, and ongoing professional development, and who brings a positive, adaptable, and patient-focused approach to their work. If you are passionate about advocating for patients and fostering a culture of teamwork, respect, and collaboration, we encourage you to apply and join our supportive and rewarding team.

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).

What skills, experience, and personal qualities make you the most suitable candidate for this position?

Describe your experience in delivering patient-centred care within an acute hospital setting. How have you contributed to positive patient outcomes?

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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience.

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.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience.

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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

• 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.