Enrolled Nurse - Surgical Short Stay

Enrolled Nurse - Surgical Short Stay

Employment Type: Permanent/Temporary Part Time

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $ 36.73 - $ 39.91 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 16 Hours

Requisition ID: REQ664673

Location: Sydney, Caringbah

Applications Close: Sunday, 14 June 2026

Enrolled Nurse - Surgical Short Stay - Permanent/Temporary Part Time - The Sutherland Hospital

Our Hospital and Community

Established in 1958, The Sutherland Hospital campus offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and community services to around 226,000 residents of the Sutherland Shire.

Learn more about The Sutherland Hospital here. Learn more about South Eastern Sydney Local Health District here.

Where you'll be working

The Surgical Short Stay Unit and Pre-Admission Clinics are co-located. The Surgical Short Stay Unit offers pre and post-operative care for a variety of surgical procedures including, Cataract, Orthopaedic, Gynaecological, Urology, Endoscopic and General Surgery. Operating Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays), the Unit comprises of 18 Elective surgical beds, and accommodates ward based procedures. This is a fast paced, high turn over unit with a dynamic team supported by a Clinical Nurse Educator.

Pre-Admission Clinics organises pre surgery tests and consultations for a variety of elective surgeries via face to face interviews and telephones. Operating Monday to Friday (excluding public holiday) between 8am and 430pm.

Your new role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The vision for nursing and midwifery at Sutherland hospital is to build a united team that provides compassionate care to our community through transformational, supportive and holistic nursing and midwifery.

The Enrolled Nurse delivers high quality nursing care to patients/clients of The Sutherland Hospital consistent with SESLHD and The Sutherland Hospital policies, procedures and standards.

The Enrolled Nurse works under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse/Midwife, and assists in the provision of nursing care. Enrolled Nurses retain responsibility for their personal actions whilst remaining accountable to the Registered Nurse/Midwife for delegated functions.

All Enrolled Nurses must comply and act in accordance with recognised professional and organisational standards established by:

• NSW Health
• The Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia
• South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
• The Sutherland Hospital

Clinical supervision at the point of care is the role and responsibility of each Registered Nurse/Midwife and Enrolled Nurse within everyday clinical practice, in line with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Decision Making Frameworks for Nurses and Midwives.

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. Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.

The ideal candidate will have

• Current unrestricted registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.

• Holds a Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification in medicines administration.

• 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.

• 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.

• 1982 hours (equivalent to one year full time) or more post registration experience in an acute care setting.

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Lauren Mitchell on ***email_hidden***

Our CORE Values are C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

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 [email protected] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.

Information for applicants

• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.

• 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

• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website