Registered Nurse - Colorectal & General Surgical - Perm / Temp FT/ PT

Casual/Temporary, Full time, Part time, Permanent

The ideal candidate is a compassionate and clinically confident nurse who thrives in a fast‑paced surgical environment. You will bring a strong commitment to patient‑centred care, teamwork and continuous improvement, while supporting patients and colleagues with professionalism and empathy. You will thrive in this role if you can demonstrate:

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 following questions.

This is a Targeted Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Position. If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, tell us about your mob and connection to culture. If this does not apply to you, please indicate by answering with ‘N/A’.

Demonstrate your ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced multidisciplinary team, contributing to coordinated care, safe handovers, and positive patient outcomes in a surgical ward.

Describe your recent experience as a Registered Nurse in managing complex surgical wounds, drains and stomas, including patient education and support for self‑management.

How do you ensure the delivery of safe, compassionate, and culturally responsive care when working with diverse patient populations?

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact.

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.

- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via
- 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
- 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

Child Secure 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. 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 - Colorectal & General Surgical - Perm / Temp FT/ PT (City of Canterbury-Bankstown)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 City of Canterbury-Bankstown