Registered Nurse - Telopea Ward - Temporary

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Annual Leave Loading

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Meal Entertainment allowance

Educational Courses

EAP counselling

Flu vaccination

Fitness Passport

Telehealth nutrition

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Registered Nurse for a temporary part-time position at Canterbury Hospital in Sydney. The role focuses on geriatric rehabilitation, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care and support discharge planning.

Ideal candidates will hold current AHPRA registration, demonstrate evidence-informed practice and commit to ongoing professional development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
• Participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred care in a geriatric rehabilitation unit.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical and multidisciplinary teams to achieve safe, high-quality outcomes.
• Contribute to holistic rehabilitation and patient engagement activities.
• Support discharge planning and transition of care as required.

Skills

Evidence-informed practice

Critical thinking

Professional development

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time; 32 hours per week up to February 2027 with a possibility of extension

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $41.22 - 57.88 per hour + Superannuation

Location: Canterbury Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ698326

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative and patient-focused environment?

Join Our Geriatric Rehabilitation Team!

About The Role

Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care. Since opening in 1929 our hospital continues to grow to meet the changing needs of our community and incorporate new models of care.

Our 22-bed Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit, supported by a discharge lounge, is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our team.

We take a holistic and collaborative approach to patient care, working closely with our nursing, medical and multidisciplinary teams to achieve safe, high-quality outcomes for our patients. Our team is committed to creating a positive environment where patients feel supported throughout their rehabilitation journey.

The temporary part-time opportunity may provide the successful applicant with the potential to extend their employment should a suitable opportunity arise in the future. At the conclusion of the temporary contract, there may also be opportunities to transition into a casual Registered Nurse position, subject to workforce requirements and availability.

Why Join Our Team?

You will be joining a wonderful and supportive team of nursing staff, medical staff and allied health professionals who work collaboratively to provide patient-centred care.

We value teamwork, communication and creating meaningful experiences for our patients. Alongside our clinical care, we provide regular activities to promote social engagement and wellbeing, including:

• Friday lunchtime groups facilitated by nursing staff.
• Thursday OT breakfast groups followed by BINGO and other activities to encourage patient participation and social connection.
• A strong focus on holistic rehabilitation, patient engagement and supporting patients to achieve their individual goals.

If you are passionate about geriatric rehabilitation, teamwork and delivering safe and compassionate patient care, we would love to welcome you to our team.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
• Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave Loading.
• Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Enjoy free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families.
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.

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For enquiries, please contact Shobha Shrestha on 0436 656 415 or via email at [e-mail]

Applications Close: 18 October 2026

For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.