CCLHD - Enrolled Nurse

Employment Type:
Permanent Part Time

Position Classification:
Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration:
$ $35.63 Hourly

Hours Per Week:
20

Location:
Gosford Hospital

Requisition ID:
REQ609134

Applications Close:
Monday 27th October, 2025 @ 11:59 PM

Bring your skill, care and strength to surgical recovery
Step into a role where your hands, your attention, and your empathy make a tangible difference. In our Orthopaedic/Vascular Surgical ward, you'll support patients through their post-operative journey, helping them heal, regain mobility, and return to life. This is a place where clinical excellence meets genuine care, and every shift counts.

About The Role
As an Enrolled Nurse (Orthopaedic/Vascular Surgical), under RN supervision your core responsibilities will include:

• Wound assessment, dressing changes, and post-surgical care.
• Monitoring vital signs, recognising changes, and escalating issues.
• Administering medications (including IV where endorsed).
• Assisting patients with mobility, positioning, and activities of daily living.
• Providing comfort, reassurance, psychological support, and patient education.
• Collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team to support recovery goals.
• Participating in continuous improvement and upholding high standards of practice.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You
You're a dedicated nurse with a keen eye for detail and a heart for surgical recovery care. You communicate clearly, act with empathy, and have the energy to sustain high standard care in a surgical setting.

You'll Succeed In This Role If You

• Hold current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2).
• Possess a Nursing & Midwifery Board–approved qualification for medication administration (including IV).
• Bring practical experience or strong interest in surgical wound care, patient mobility, and post-op recovery.
• Demonstrate effective clinical judgment, organisation, and communication skills.
• Thrive in a team environment, working collaboratively with RNs, physiotherapists, surgeons and allied health.
• Show commitment to continuous learning, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.

We value your hands, your heart, and your tenacity and we invite you to join us in making recovery safer, kinder and stronger.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?
Joanna Vine

Phone:

Email:

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the
Stepping Up
initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at
CCLHD-
or call for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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