Registered Nurse - Surgical Short Stay - Permanent Part Time - The Sutherland Hospital

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Registered Nurse - Surgical Short Stay Employment Type : Permanent Part Time Position Classification : Registered Nurse Remuneration :$41.23- $57.88 per hour plus superannuation Hours Per Week : Up to 24 Requisition ID : REQ680266 Location: Caringbah, Sydney Applications Close: Sunday, 09 August 2026 Registered Nurse - Surgical Short Stay - Permanent Part Time - The Sutherland Hospital Our Hospital and Community Established in 1958, The Sutherland Hospital campus offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and community services to around 226,000 residents of the Sutherland Shire. Learn more about The Sutherland Hospital here . Learn more about South Eastern Sydney Local Health District here . Where you'll be working: The Surgical Short Stay Unit and Pre-Admission Clinics are co-located. The Surgical Short Stay Unit offers pre and post-operative care for a variety of surgical procedures including, Cataract, Orthopaedic, Gynaecological, Urology, Endoscopic and General Surgery. Operating Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays), the Unit comprises of 18 Elective surgical beds, and accommodates ward based procedures. This is a fast paced, high turn over unit with a dynamic team supported by a Clinical Nurse Educator. 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. 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. Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position. The ideal candidate will have: • Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia. • Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others. • Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence. • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations. • Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems. • Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles. • Demonstrated recent post registration experience in an acute care setting. 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 Lauren Mitchell on Lauren.Mitchell@health.nsw.gov.au Our CORE Values are C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment 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 characteristics 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. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information. 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