Registered Nurse - Medical Transition Unit - Perm FT/PT

South Western Sydney Local Health District; Camden; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Annual leave with extra leave loading

One extra day off each month

Hybrid work options

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Staff wellbeing support

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District invites applications for a Registered Nurse at Camden Hospital. Join an expanding Medical Transitional Unit (MTU) and contribute to a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering patient-centred care for individuals with complex needs.

Be part of improving transitions from hospital to home and supporting positive recovery outcomes. You will work in a growth phase, within a strong team nursing model that values collaboration and effective communication

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Ability to deliver safe, compassionate and culturally responsive nursing care with effective communication with patients, carers and the healthcare team.
• Ability to identify and manage clinical risk using critical thinking and escalation when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support a growing MTU bed base and nursing team to meet patient demand.
• Work within a strong team nursing model with collaboration and shared responsibility.
• Care for a diverse range of patients with mobility and complex care needs, including wound care and equipment.
• Deliver patient-centred care aimed at best health and independence outcomes.
• Collaborate with Medical and Allied Health teams to support safe discharge from hospital.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Critical thinking

Communication

Job description

Requisition ID: REQ706336

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time, minimun 16 hours per week

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

Location: Camden Hospital

Applications close: 22/11/26

Contact: Nina Ruff on [e-mail]

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 Camden Hospital as a Registered Nurse and be part of an exciting period of growth within the Medical Transitional Unit (MTU). This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive team nursing environment, care for patients with diverse and complex needs, and make a meaningful difference in their recovery and transition home.

• Be part of an exciting expansion of the MTU bed base and nursing team to meet growing patient demand.
• Work within a strong team nursing model where collaboration, communication and shared responsibility are highly valued.
• Care for a diverse range of patients with mobility challenges and complex care needs, including specialised wound care and equipment requirements.
• Deliver individualised, patient-centred care focused on achieving the best possible health and independence outcomes.
• Work closely with Medical and Allied Health teams to address complex discharge needs and support safe, effective transitions from hospital to home.

Are You the Right Fit?

Join Camden Hospital as a Registered Nurse and be part of an exciting period of growth within the Medical Transitional Unit (MTU). This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive team nursing environment, care for patients with diverse and complex needs, and make a meaningful difference in their recovery and transition home.

• Be part of an exciting expansion of the MTU bed base and nursing team to meet growing patient demand.
• Work within a strong team nursing model where collaboration, communication and shared responsibility are highly valued.
• Care for a diverse range of patients with mobility challenges and complex care needs, including specialised wound care and equipment requirements.
• Deliver individualised, patient-centred care focused on achieving the best possible health and independence outcomes.
• Work closely with Medical and Allied Health teams to address complex discharge needs and support safe, effective transitions from hospital to home

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).
• Please provide an example of how you have delivered safe, compassionate and culturally responsive nursing care, including how you communicated and worked with the patient, carers and multidisciplinary healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes.
• Describe a situation where you used critical thinking to identify and manage a clinical risk or concern. What actions did you take, how did you escalated the issue, and what was the outcome?

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

• Position Information
  • Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
• 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 [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.
• Aboriginal Workforce
  • For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [e-mail]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks
  • 12% superannuation
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
  • 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
  • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing
  • 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

• Vaccination Requirements
  • All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
• 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 implementing the 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.