At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide patient-centred nursing care in a dynamic operating theatre environment.
- Company: Join Sydney Local Health District, a leader in innovative healthcare services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, monthly days off, and free professional development courses.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while growing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must have current nursing registration and a passion for person-centred care.
The predicted salary is between 57.88 - 57.88 $ per hour.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week) and Part Time (minimum 16 hours per week), or Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) or Temporary Part Time (Minimum 16 hours per week), up to March 2028.
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Canterbury Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ699427
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About the Role:
Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of patient centred; evidence informed nursing care that promotes identified health outcomes. The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Ideal Candidate:
- Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
- Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core Values.
Benefits and Perks:
- Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
- Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
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.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For enquiries, please contact Jennifer Cubitt via email.
Applications Close: 1 November 2026
For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’.
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