NSW Health

Enrolled Nurse - PACU


PayCompetitive
LocationSydney/New South Wales
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 280453




      Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
      Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
      Remuneration:$65,024.93 - $70,655 per annum plus superannuation
      Hours Per Week: 38
      Requisition ID: REQ550990
      Applications Close: Sunday 23 February 2025




      Where you'll be working

      Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital is steeped in history, with a legacy of nursing and medical firsts to its credit and has paved the way in many clinical areas - both nationally and internationally.

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

      Today, Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospitals’ state of the art facilities and professional staff provide a unique blend of general and specialist medical services for the public and community, including a 24 hour emergency services, general medicine including close observation unit, perioperative services, specialist hand and eye surgery.

      The Hospital is in the heart of the Central Business District in Sydney.

      The hospital is:

      - Directly across the road from Martin Place and St James Station

      - Walking distance to various Bus stops

      - The Light rail is a walking distance on George St and the metro station

      - walking distance Ferry terminal at Circular Quay

      -For staff who drive to work subsidised parking is available on site.

      In addition, staff can access:

      • Salary packaging options 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 Fitness Passport
      • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members..

      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.

      All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.
      All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers.

      The Enrolled Nurse delivers high quality nursing care to patients/clients of the Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital consistent with SESLHD and Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital policies, procedures and standards.
      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.

      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
      Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital


      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.

      1. Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
      2. Holds a Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification in medicines administration
      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
      7. Knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Enrolled Nurse in applying these principles.
      8. Previous experience in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)



      Need more information?
      1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
      2) Find out more about applying for this position
      For role related queries or questions contact Yining Wang on Yining.Wang@health.nsw.gov.au

      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.

      SESLHD values a diverse workforce. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy here .

      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 SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au 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 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
      • SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ( SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website








  • About the company

      The New South Wales Ministry of Health, branded NSW Health, is a ministerial department of the New South Wales Government.