Enrolled Nurse - Transition Enrolled Nurse Program 2027 in Randwick

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time is preferred. Permanent Part Time is optional.

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $37.83 - $41.11 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ683923

Applications Close: Sunday 23 August 2026

Are you a newly graduate Enrolled Nurse looking for a supportive program to assist your transition into the workforce? This graduate program is a supportive twelve month program that offers an environment to transition into the acute workforce.

You will be supported by an experienced and dedicated team in and after hours by the Nurse Educators of Transition and by the team on the ward you will be working. The program consists of two 6 months rotations through a variety of clinical areas. The Prince of Wales Hospital Nursing team fosters innovation and provides exceptional person-centred care.

Additional Benefits:

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.

The Transition Enrolled Nurse Program 2027 at Prince of Wales Hospital provides Enrolled Nurses with an exciting opportunity to develop their clinical skills and consolidate their nursing practice within a supportive healthcare environment. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and as part of a multidisciplinary team, Enrolled Nurses will deliver safe, holistic and person-centred care, communicate effectively with patients and families, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and contribute to care planning and coordination. The role promotes professional, ethical and evidence-based practice, while supporting ongoing learning, professional development and the delivery of high-quality patient care in accordance with NSW Health policies, standards and legislation.

Where You'll be Working: Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.

Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants. Randwick's fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you'll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.

Selection Criteria:

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Holds a Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification in medicines administration, including intravenous therapy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, other care providers, hospital clinicians, immediate team members and other stakeholders.
• Supports working in a person centred environment.
• Current professional practice knowledge base.
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Enrolled Nurse in applying these principles.

An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.

We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support. For additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email us and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.