Employment Type: Permanent/Temporary Full Time/Part Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $36.73 - $39.91 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ665974
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications Close: 14 June 2026
An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!
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 Sutherland Hospital is now recruiting to a Nursing & Midwifery Staff Bank.
We are offering permanent & temporary roles with the opportunity to work in a variety of clinical areas and departments. The TSH Nurse Bank offers you the opportunity for extended rotations in exciting clinical areas, professional development and clinical support. The Nurse Bank Registered Nurses are allocated across the facility to backfill temporary vacancies for example, maternity leave relief and long service leave. This model differs from a casual pool model. Opportunities will be provided to move from the nurse bank to permanent positions on other units at The Sutherland Hospital as vacancies arise. Opportunities include all specialties across the site.
Positions in the staff bank are either Full-time or Part-time with a minimum of 2 days per week. To be eligible for a position, you must have current Australian work rights, have completed a Transition to Professional Practice Program and have the ability to participate in a seven day rotating roster.
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.
Are you a recently graduated Enrolled Nurse or about to graduate with an interest in pursuing a career at The Sutherland Hospital? Come and be a part of a 12 month supported and tailored program that encourages newly graduated Enrolled Nurses to reach their full potential as skilled clinicians.
The Sutherland Hospital Transition to Professional Practice Program for Enrolled Nurses is designed to develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of a first year Enrolled Nurse to implement safe, quality patient care within a supported, clinical learning environment. The program provides an opportunity for newly graduated EN’s to undertake two rotations in a variety of units/departments during the 12 month program.
The Enrolled Nurse works under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and assists in the provision of nursing care. Enrolled Nurses retain responsibility for their personal actions whilst remaining accountable to the Registered Nurse for delegated functions.
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 TSH Enrolled Nurse Transition Program offers:
- The programs begin with extensive orientation, designed to prepare you for clinical work and introduce you to the clinical setting
- Continuing Professional Development sessions
- Clinical Supervision sessions with the Transition Program Clinical Nurse Educator
- Rotation in two clinical areas over a 12 month period
- Education and support from a dedicated team of educators and senior staff in clinical areas
- Clinical Nurse Educator to coordinate the Transition Program and support your progress
- Preceptors, mentors and Clinical Nurse Educators on each site
- 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.
For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Kinghorn on [email protected]
Selection Criteria:
1. Current registration or be eligible for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) prior to the agreed date for commencement of employment.
2. Holds a Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification in medicines administration or be eligible prior to agreed date of employment
3. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, other care providers, hospital clinicians, immediate team members and other stakeholders
4. Supports working in a person centred environment
5. Current professional practice knowledge base
6. Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems
Need more information?
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Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment 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.
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