Employment Type: Permanent/Temporary Full Time/Part Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $33.78 - $36.70 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ642482
Location: The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah
Applications Close: 5 March 2026
Are you a recently graduated Enrolled Nurse or about to graduate with an interest in pursuing a career at The Sutherland Hospital? Come and be a part of a 12 month supported and tailored program that encourages newly graduated Enrolled Nurses to reach their full potential as skilled clinicians.
The Sutherland Hospital Transition to Professional Practice Program for Enrolled Nurses is designed to develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of a first year Enrolled Nurse to implement safe, quality patient care within a supported, clinical learning environment. The program provides an opportunity for newly graduated EN’s to undertake two rotations in a variety of units/departments during the 12 month program.
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.
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 vision for nursing and midwifery at Sutherland hospital is to build a united team that provides compassionate care to our community through transformational, supportive and holistic nursing and midwifery.
The Enrolled Nurse delivers high quality nursing care to patients/clients of The Sutherland Hospital consistent with SESLHD and The Sutherland Hospital policies, procedures and standards.
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
The TSH Enrolled Nurse Transition Program offers:
* The programs begin with extensive orientation, designed to prepare you for clinical work and introduce you to the clinical setting
* Continuing Professional Development sessions
* Clinical Supervision sessions with the Transition Program Clinical Nurse Educator
* Rotation in two clinical areas over a 12 month period
* Education and support from a dedicated team of educators and senior staff in clinical areas
* Clinical Nurse Educator to coordinate the Transition Program and support your progress
* Preceptors, mentors and Clinical Nurse Educators on each site
* 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.
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.
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 and entertainment and novated leasing.
* discounted gym memberships with 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 where relevant.
For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Kinghorn on
Selection Criteria
1. 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.
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. Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
6. Knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Enrolled Nurse in applying these principles.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD 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 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 () and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website