Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation Ward

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

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NBMLHD's Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for the Rehabilitation Ward. You will deliver patient-centred care to support recovery after illness, injury or surgery, working with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualised care plans.

Requirements include current AHPRA RN Division 1 registration, recent clinical experience, strong communication, teamwork and flexibility to work a rotating roster across day/evening/night shifts.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Recent experience and clinical skills relevant to the position.
• Ability to provide person-centred, family-inclusive care that is culturally sensitive.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work and work collaboratively.
• Proficient in IT for communications.
• Commitment to professional development and quality improvement.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Flexible rotating roster across day/evening/night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and comprehensive nursing care.
• Conduct patient assessments and monitor progress.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Provide education and support to patients and carers.
• Develop and implement individualised care plans for rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication skills

Team coordination

Flexible rosters

Education

AHPRA RN registration

New graduate program experience

Job description

Employment Type:Permanent Full Time or Part Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Location: Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID:REQ691917
Applications Close: 05/10/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital is an acute hospital that supports a population of approximately 80,000 and is the only ANZAC Memorial hospital remaining in NSW. Easily accessible to Sydney residents, our team of clinicians, allied health, and support staff works with the community on a shared goal to maintain the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Blue Mountains region.

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in patients' recovery journeys? We are seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Rehabilitation Ward team and provide high-quality, patient-centred care within a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a Registered Nurse in our Rehabilitation Ward, you will play a vital role in assisting patients to achieve their maximum level of independence and wellbeing following illness, injury, surgery, or other health events. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including medical officers, allied health professionals, nursing colleagues, patients, and their families to develop and implement individualised care plans that support rehabilitation goals and positive patient outcomes.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering safe and comprehensive nursing care, conducting patient assessments, monitoring progress, administering medications and treatments, and providing education and support to patients and carers throughout their rehabilitation journey. You will be encouraged to utilise your clinical expertise, critical thinking skills, and compassionate approach to empower patients and promote recovery.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to evidence-based practice, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be passionate about delivering exceptional care and fostering a positive patient experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that values collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement while supporting patients to regain confidence, independence, and quality of life.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) - for full time employees
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

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What you will bring to the role

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated recent experience and clinical skills as a Registered Nurse relevant to the position including completion of a new graduate Registered Nurse program or equivalent clinical experience.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide effective nursing care that is person centred, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work including working collaboratively.
• Demonstrated effective communication using information technology, written and verbal means.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and quality improvement.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work a flexible rotating roster, day, evening or night shift across all days of the week according to requirements.

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