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).
• Describe your recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute cardiac care hospital setting, providing care for patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions, please include practical skills and competencies you possess. Please provide an example of a recent clinical situation where you applied your cardiac assessment and management skills to deliver high-quality care. How did you prioritise patient care, ensure safety, and collaborate with the healthcare team?
• Please describe a recent clinical situation where you partnered with a patient and their family to support lifestyle changes aimed at reducing cardiovascular disease risk. In your response, outline how you communicated health information, encouraged patient participation in care decisions, collaborated with the multidisciplinary team, and managed any challenges or concerns raised by the patient, family or colleagues.
• What is your understanding of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of evidenced based cardiac nursing ? Please include an example of a recent clinical situation where you used your critical thinking skills and current clinical guidelines to provide evidence-based care to a cardiac Patient.

• What is your understanding of clinical risk management, Work Health Safety(WHS) principles and Quality Improvements (QI) in the workplace? Please include examples of your participation in risk management, WHS & QI.

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• Position Information

  • Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

• How to Apply

  • Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.

• 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 [email protected]

  • 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. 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.