An exciting opportunity exists to join our team on Surgical Ward 3B as an Enrolled Nurse, delivering safe, high-quality, evidence-based care to patients.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $1,566.70 - $2,199.60 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ705937

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Hornsby Hospitals General Surgical Ward 3B consists of general surgical, gynaecological, vascular, and plastic surgeries. You will be working as part of a hardworking, dedicated, and friendly surgical multi-disciplinary team.

What you'll be doing
The enrolled nurse applicant will be working in a busy,



fast paced ward environment, caring for adult patients with a wide range of surgical presentations under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Hornsby Hospital’s Acute General Surgical ward provides an setting where you can enhance your clinical skills to develop and strengthen expertise in various clinical procedures. You'll work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, fostering collaboration and learning from experts in different specialties. There is ample opportunities to learn complex nursing skills including simple and complex wound care, central venous access devices, surgical drain management and well supported by a ward CNE and CNC.

The purpose of this role is to provide safe and effective nursing care to patients using an individualised holistic approach related to the goals of care determined by the Primary Nurse (Registered Nurse) and within professional role limits and Enrolled Nurse Scope of Practice. In the delivery of nursing care the Enrolled Nurse will work under both the direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse.

The Enrolled Nurse will consult with the registered nurse to ensure delegation is commensurate with own level of competence and within Local Health District (LHD) and Service policy, particularly in relation to the administration of medications.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
2. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
3. Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal.
4. Basic computer skills.

📌 Enrolled Nurse Acute General Surgical Unit (Hornsby)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Hornsby