Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until February 2028
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $75,011.91 - $81,508.14 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ690965
Applications Close: Sunday 4 October 2026

Transitioning Enrolled Nurse, Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital

The Sydney Hospital/Sydney Eye Hospital (SSEH) Transition to Professional Practice Program for Enrolled Nurses is designed to develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of first-year Enrolled Nurses, enabling them to provide safe, high-quality patient care within a supported clinical learning environment.

Commencing in February 2026, the 12-month program offers two streams:

- General Stream: providing experience across a range of clinical settings.
- Perioperative Stream: providing the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills within the perioperative environment.

Applicants submit a single application and may indicate their preferred stream (General or Perioperative) as part of the application process.

Where You'll be Working

Sydney Hospital is Australia's first hospital and dates from the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788.

The Hospital is in the heart of the Central Business District in Sydney within easy walking distance to public transport. For staff who drive to work subsidised parking is available on site.

What We Offer

- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.

that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! * Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Inner city location with direct access to eastern suburbs beaches, restaurants and transport links that are right at the front door

For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, .

What You'll be Doing

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 Nursing and Midwifery - Our Strategy for Transforming Person Centred Cultures 2024-2029 guides our profession in the development of effective person-centred practice and healthful cultures within SESLHD. We advocate for shared decision-making, collaborative relationships, compassionate and person-centred leadership, and supporting cutting-edge practices.

As an Enrolled Nurse in SESLHD, you will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team in the provision of person-centred care; and support other nurses/ midwives and care roles. You will strive to ensure that the people who receive healthcare experience exceptional care that is person-centred, safe, high quality and compassionate.

You will be part of a team that strives to support each other to reach our potential, focus on what matters most and continue to be innovative in approaches to practice.

As an Enrolled Nurse in Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital, you will be encouraged to share your clinical expertise and further develop your practice with the professional development opportunities available.

As an Enrolled Nurse you will work under the direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse and retain responsibility for your own actions and remain accountable to the Registered Nurse for all allocated functions.

Selection Criteria

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

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.

Holds a Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification in medicines administration including the required units of study for administration of intravenous medication.

Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and be able to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.





Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.

Current computer skills and ability to use health information systems.

Demonstrated ability to advocate for and implement person-centred practice.

Demonstrated application of evidence-based practice and critical thinking to patient care.

Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload.

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Our 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 characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our

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 and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for Applicants:

- 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

for all positions prior to offer * We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support
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📌 Transitioning Enrolled Nurse (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney