Registered Nurse - Geriatrics & Rehab - Fairfield Hospital - Temp FT/PT
South Western Sydney Local Health District
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Requisition ID:
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Employment Type:
Temporary Full or Part Time, up until October ****
Remuneration:
$*****- $***** per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location:
Fairfield Hospital
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.
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
Join Ward 1B Geriatrics & Rehabilitation and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older patients while building a rewarding nursing career. As a Registered Nurse, you'll be part of a supportive team where compassionate care, continuous learning, and professional growth are encouraged every day.
Build meaningful connections with patients and families while delivering person-centred care that improves health and wellbeing.
Develop your clinical expertise in a dynamic acute geriatric and rehabilitation environment with diverse learning opportunities.
Grow your career through ongoing professional development, mentorship, and hands‐on clinical experience
Be valued for your contribution in a respectful and collaborative workplace that recognises your skills, compassion, and dedication.
Make a lasting impact by helping patients achieve their recovery and rehabilitation goals while supporting better health outcomes for the community.
Are You the Right Fit?
As a Registered Nurse in Ward 1B Geriatrics & Rehabilitation, you'll combine clinical excellence with compassion to deliver safe, patient-centred care. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment where attention to detail, sound clinical judgement, and strong communication skills are essential to supporting positive patient outcomes.
Compassionate and patient-focused,



demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.
Calm and organised under pressure, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic acute healthcare environment.
Clinically knowledgeable and safety-focused, with experience in medication administration, wound management, infection prevention, and comprehensive patient assessment.
A critical thinker and problem solver, able to use sound clinical judgement to identify concerns and respond appropriately.
An effective communicator and team player, with strong documentation skills and the ability to collaborate respectfully with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
Do you have current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
Demonstrated recent acute care experience or other relevant acute care experience.
Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of evidenced based nursing care.
Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.
Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise
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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.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and diverse hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
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
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 implementingthe Child Safe Standards .We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‐being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Temporary Positions
For fixed‐term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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📌 Registered Nurse - Geriatrics & Rehab - Fairfield Hospital - Temp Ft/Pt (Sydney)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Sydney