• Job Description

  Req#: 326376
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Employment Type: Temporary Full Time/Part Time until October 2026
  Position Classification: Registered Nurse
  Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour plus superannuation
  Hours Per Week: Up to 38
  Requisition ID: REQ644016
  Location: Waterfall, Sydney
  
  Applications Close: 1 March 2026
  
  Garrawarra Centre will appeal to Registered Nurses who have a particular interest in working within the complex specialty of Dementia and who are committed to resident - centred care.
  Where you'll be working
  Garrawarra Centre is a NSW Health Residential Aged Care Facility that specialises in providing resident-centred care to people living with Advanced Dementia, who experience behavioural and psychological symptoms. Our 104 bed facility is an approved Commonwealth Residential Aged Care and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider.
  Comprising of four individual cottages, accommodating up to 26 residents in each, the cottages incorporate several comfortable living areas, indoor activity spaces, sensory rooms, lounges and dining rooms, secure side courtyards and a secure main central garden that lies between the ‘arms’ of the cottage. Our residents are supported by multidisciplinary Medical, Nursing and Allied Health staff, as well as a broad Corporate and Hotel services team. Garrawarra Centre is located just south of Waterfall on the outskirts of the Royal National Park, near the Garrawarra State Conservation Area, which provides beautiful natural surroundings for residents, families/carers and staff to enjoy.
  Important information for applicants
  • Due to the location, the facility is NOT accessible by public transport, YOU MUST DRIVE AND/OR HAVE ACCESS TO A RELIABLE VEHICLE - free on-site parking is available.
  • An Aged Care Check and NDIS Worker Check is a mandatory requirement for this position.
  
  Learn more about Garrawarra Centre here . Learn more about SESLHD here .
  
  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.
  
  For role related queries or questions contact Yamuna Thapa Chhetri on Yamuna.ThapaChhetri@health.nsw.gov.au
  
  Benefits:
  Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
  • 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.
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance.
  • Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
  • Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.
    
  Selection Criteria:
  1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
  2. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
  3. Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with residents/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence.
  4. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
  5. Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
  6. Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles.
  7. Demonstrated recent extensive post registration experience in an Aged Care setting.
  
  Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description and Garrawarra Expected Standards
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
  
  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.
  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 Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
  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-TSH-Garrawarra@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:
  
  • If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.

  • 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 background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• About the company

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