Enrolled Nurse - Medical Wards - Coffs Harbour Health Campus

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time positions available
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: 75011.91 - 81508.14
Hours Per Week: TBA
Requisition ID: REQ678013
Advertising Closes: 18 August 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast Local Health District requires candidates to hold valid Australian working rights. Applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in Australia as part of their application.

Join Our Medical Division Team

The Medical Division at Coffs Harbour Health Campus provides high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad range of acute and specialty medical services. Our division includes:

• Medical A Ward (28 beds) including 4 High Dependency Unit (HDU) beds and 4 Telemetry beds.
• Medical B Ward (32 beds) providing comprehensive acute medical care.
• Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) (10 beds) providing rapid assessment, treatment, stabilisation and discharge planning for patients requiring short-stay medical care and multidisciplinary review.

Together, these services provide more than 70 beds dedicated to the care of patients with acute and complex medical conditions across specialties including General Medicine, Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology, Infectious Diseases, Geriatric Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, and Palliative and Supportive Care.

The Medical Assessment Unit plays a key role in supporting patient flow and delivering timely, efficient care. Working within MAU provides exposure to fast-paced clinical decision-making, multidisciplinary collaboration and early discharge planning, making it an excellent environment for developing assessment and acute care skills.

As an Enrolled Nurse, you will work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide safe, compassionate and evidence-based care to patients with a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions. You will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, contributing to patient assessment, monitoring, clinical documentation, treatment delivery and discharge planning while supporting patients and their families throughout their healthcare journey.

This position requires participation in a seven-day rotating roster including morning, afternoon and night shifts.

Why Join Our Medical Division?

Our Medical Division offers a supportive and collaborative environment where Enrolled Nurses can develop their clinical skills while caring for a diverse patient population across multiple specialty areas.

Whether working within Medical A, Medical B or the Medical Assessment Unit, you will gain valuable experience in acute medicine, chronic disease management, complex patient care and multidisciplinary teamwork.

We are seeking motivated and compassionate Enrolled Nurses who are committed to delivering high-quality patient-centred care and making a positive difference in the lives of patients and families.

In This Role You Will

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care within your scope of practice.
• Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, medical officers, allied health professionals and support staff.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition and contribute to timely escalation of care.
• Support patient recovery through person-centred care, education and effective communication.
• Contribute to patient flow and discharge planning processes.
• Promote a positive workplace culture based on respect, teamwork and accountability.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.

What We Offer

At MNCLHD, we don't just offer jobs—we offer rewarding careers with genuine opportunities for growth, development and work-life balance.

You will enjoy:

• Permanent employment within NSW Health.
• Supportive leadership and strong team culture.
• Exposure to a broad range of medical specialties and clinical experiences.
• Access to ongoing education, training and professional development opportunities.
• Career progression pathways across a large and diverse health service.
• Allocated Days Off (ADO) for eligible full-time employees.
• Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).
• Salary packaging benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Fitness Passport membership.
• Access to a wide range of staff wellbeing initiatives.

About Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour offers an enviable coastal lifestyle, perfectly positioned between Sydney and Brisbane. With beautiful beaches, national parks, rainforest walks and the Solitary Islands Marine Park at your doorstep, the region provides an outstanding balance of career opportunity and lifestyle.

Coffs Harbour Health Campus is a 357-bed Level 5 teaching hospital and the major referral centre for the Mid North Coast. As part of our team, you will work in a modern healthcare environment with access to specialist services while contributing to the delivery of exceptional healthcare for our community.

Future Opportunities

This recruitment may be used to create an eligibility list for future permanent full-time and permanent part-time Enrolled Nurse vacancies across the Medical Division, including Medical A Ward, Medical B Ward and the Medical Assessment Unit.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We foster an inclusive workplace where all staff feel respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities and experiences.

If you require adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager to discuss how we can assist you.