Enrolled Nurse in Bowral

Employment Type: Permanent /Temporary Part-Time or Casual, minimum 28 hours per week. Temporary roles are available to visa holders, with contracts issued in accordance with visa conditions. Visa holders will be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Remuneration: $37.83 - $41.10 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging.

Location: Bowral Hospital - Medical/Surgical Inpatient Unit

Contact: Angela Williams - Nurse Unit Manager

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. Achieve Something Great by launching an exciting career with us where you will work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. Bowral Hospital is in the beautiful Southern Highlands, close to Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong and has recently moved into a new clinical services building with new purpose-built inpatient wards and units.

If you are a self-directed, motivated, reliable and flexible Enrolled Nurse with recent acute hospital experience and a strong desire to learn and grow in a well-established teamwork environment, where you are encouraged to take initiative, be creative and contribute to our innovative models of care, come and join us here at Bowral Hospital!

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to develop professionally with the team where you will be supported by Clinical Nurse Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Clinical Nurse Consultants.

Are You the Right Fit?

We are looking for a motivated, self-directed and reliable Endorsed Enrolled Nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and contributing to a positive team culture. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, demonstrate flexibility in responding to the needs of a diverse Medical/Surgical Inpatient Unit, and work confidently both independently and as part of a team. You will bring a proactive approach, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to continuous professional development. If you are a supportive team player who enjoys taking initiative, embraces innovation, and is eager to grow your skills within a well-established and highly supportive clinical environment, we encourage you to apply and join the dedicated team at Bowral Hospital.

Selection Criteria

• Current Authority to Practice as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2), General with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Describe a recent situation where you collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate care for a patient. How did you ensure the care provided was evidence-based, culturally appropriate, and resulted in positive patient outcomes?
• Can you provide an example of how you effectively communicated with a patient, their family/carers, and the healthcare team to ensure safe, person-centred care? What was the outcome and what did you learn from the experience?

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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. 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.

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
• 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.
• Temporary Positions: For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.