Western Sydney Local Health District

Enrolled Nurse - Day Surgery & Surgical Short Stay Units - Temp PT

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Sydney, NSW
Temporary
Nurse
AUD 37 - 41 per hour

Posted 3 hour(s) ago

Reference: 2464092


  • Join a dynamic surgical team at Westmead Hospital

  • Deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment

  • Grow your nursing career with ongoing development opportunities

Provide, manage and deliver exceptional patient-centred nursing care across Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay Units while building positive health outcomes.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 7th November 2027) 
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse 
Remuneration: $37.83 - $41.10 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join the dedicated Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay Units at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia's leading tertiary healthcare facilities. You'll become part of a supportive and collaborative nursing team committed to delivering safe, high-quality care and outstanding patient experiences. Working alongside multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, you'll have opportunities to further develop your clinical skills while making a genuine difference to patients throughout their surgical journey.

  • Work within a highly regarded tertiary hospital and surgical service

  • Collaborate with experienced nurses, surgeons and multidisciplinary teams

  • Be supported by a culture of teamwork, respect and continuous improvement

  • Access professional development and career advancement opportunities

  • Contribute to excellent patient outcomes in a busy and rewarding environment

What you'll be doing
As an Enrolled Nurse, you will provide individualised, evidence-based nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse to support positive patient outcomes. You will play an important role in delivering safe, compassionate and efficient care across the Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay Units.

  • Assist in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care to achieve optimal patient outcomes

  • Deliver best-practice nursing care in accordance with professional standards, legislation and organisational policies

  • Provide holistic, patient-focused care that respects individual needs, rights and wellbeing

  • Communicate effectively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to support seamless continuity of care

  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to the effective management of unit resources

We are looking for motivated and compassionate Enrolled Nurses who are driven to grow their skills, and deliver outstanding patient-centred care , this is an opportunity to build a fulfilling nursing career in a supportive and enriching environment in the K5 Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay Units. Come broaden your clinical skills through exposure to all surgical specialties through providing pre and post operative care alongside multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic and fast paced clinical setting.

Join Us

At NSW Health, your work has purpose and impact. You'll be supported to grow your career, develop your skills and be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional healthcare to our diverse community.

Apply today and bring your compassion, professionalism and commitment to excellence to Westmead Hospital. Together, we can deliver better health outcomes and help people live healthier lives.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria

  • Registration: Current Registration as an Enrolled Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

  1. Demonstrated recent clinical experience relevant to the position

  2. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload within the scope of practice of an Enrolled Nurse

  3. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means; and sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with the multidisciplinary health care team

  4. An understanding of patient centred care and demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team.

Requisition ID: REQ699113
Applications Close: 16th November 2026


Need more information ?

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

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