Enrolled Nurse

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $ $36.70 per hour plus superannuation

Requisition ID: REQ618856

Location: Garrawarra Centre, Waterfall

Applications close: 13 November 2025

Come Work With Us

Garrawarra Centre will appeal to Enrolled Nurses who have a particular interest in working within the complex specialty of Dementia and who are committed to person-centered care.

Where you'll be working

Garrawarra Centre is a NSW Health Residential Aged Care Facility that specialises in providing person-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 Centrehere. 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.

All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.

All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers.

The Enrolled Nurse delivers high quality nursing care to patients/clients of the Garrawarra Centre consistent with SESLHD and Garrawarra Centre policies, procedures and standards.

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.

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

Garrawarra Centre

The vision for nursing at Garrawarra Centre is to build a united team that provides compassionate care to our community through transformational, supportive and holistic nursing.

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.

For role related queries or questions contact Andrew Nielsen on

Selection Criteria:

1. Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).

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. Current professional practice knowledge base

6. Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems

7. Knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Enrolled Nurse in applying these principles.

8. An Aged Care Check and NDIS Worker Check is a mandatory requirement for this position.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description and Garrawarra Expected Standard

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- 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:

• 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.
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website