Registered Nurse - Aged Care Medical - Perm FT/PT
Requisition ID: REQ675590
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Part Time, up to 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Applications close: 26/07/2026
Contact: Anita Chan - Anita.chan@health.nsw.gov.au | (02) 9722 7571
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Join our team as a Registered Nurse and make a meaningful difference by delivering safe, evidence-based, person-centred care. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will support positive patient outcomes while contributing to continuous learning, professional development, and clinical excellence.
- Make a real difference supporting older adults to live with dignity and comfort in a dedicated acute aged care hospital setting
- Join a supportive multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals focused on person‑centred care
- Develop your skills in a collaborative environment that encourages learning, entorship, and professional growth.
- Contribute to a department that values teamwork, wellbeing, and safe, high‑quality care for patients and their families.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment. You will be a proactive communicator, critical thinker and team player with a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care, continuous professional development, and positive health outcomes.
- Show strong attention to detail, active listening, and a compassionate approach to patient care.
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, person‑centred care.
- Hold current registration, with experience in acute aged care and support ongoing patient assessment, care planning, and management in a specialised hospital setting.
- Enjoy a role that focuses on building meaningful patient relationships and improving quality of life.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated ability to provide safe, compassionate, and person‑centred care to older patients, with a strong focus on patient safety and fall prevention
- Effective communication skills, including active listening and collaboration with patients, families, and team members
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Relevant qualifications and current registration, with experience or interest in acute aged care settings
If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.
Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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