Enrolled Nurse

Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme Available

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Location: Portland Tabulam Multi-Purpose Service

Remuneration: $ $35.63 per hour

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ613134

Applications Close: 29/10/2025

In accordance with the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (PD2024_012), this position has been recognised as hard to fill/ critical to fill and may have an incentive attached to this position. Please visit NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme for additional information. #ruralhealthincentives

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

Portland Tabulam Health Centre services include Residential Aged Care, sub-acute beds, and hosts a variety of community health services and allied health partners from the Lithgow Health Service. Awarded with a mark of excellence which is the highest quality for an aged care service, our facility aims to provide a patient-centred and personalised care to meet the unique needs of each resident by working together with their families and the community.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Enrolled Nurse to join our team at Portland Tabulam Multiple Purpose Health Service. In this role, you will provide safe and effective care to patients and residents as directed by the Nurse Manager. Your responsibilities will include delivering care activities in accordance with individual nursing care plans and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, all within the scope of practice for an Enrolled Nurse.

You will be expected to communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, residents, their families, and other members of the healthcare team. A key part of your role will be contributing to and maintaining accurate health records and documentation to support high quality care and continuity.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others and thrive in a collaborative, patient focused environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our supportive and professional team.

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Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated skill in Aged Care Nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Knowledge of an ability to work within a person-centred approach to nursing with a willingness to embrace change in the delivery of care.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a flexible roster (includes day, evening and night shift across all days of the week, including public holidays) according to the unit/service requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Demonstrated understanding of an ability to practice in accordance with legislation, policies and within the scope of practice for an Enrolled Nurse.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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