At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care in a supportive geriatric rehabilitation team.
- Company: Join Canterbury Hospital, dedicated to high-quality patient care since 1929.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, paid parental leave, and free professional development courses.
- Other info: Potential for ongoing employment and a diverse, inclusive workplace.
- 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 geriatric care.
The predicted salary is between 41.22 - 57.88 $ per hour.
Are you a Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative and patient-focused environment? Join Our Geriatric Rehabilitation Team!
Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred 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.
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.
If you are passionate about geriatric rehabilitation, teamwork and delivering safe and compassionate patient care, we would love to welcome you to our team.
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.
Benefits and Perks:
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave Loading.
- Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance.
- Enjoy free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support 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.
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.
Applications Close: 18 October 2026
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