Registered Nurse - Barkala (ACAU) - Aged Care - Permanent/Temporary Full Time/Part Time - The Sutherland Hospital
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- Registered Nurse
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- REQ687374 Requisition #
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- 10 hours ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent/Temporary Full Time/Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.23 - $57.88 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ687374
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications Close: 13 September 2026
An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!
Our Hospital and Community
Established in 1958, The Sutherland Hospital campus offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and community services to around 226,000 residents of the Sutherland Shire.
Learn more about The Sutherland Hospital here. Learn more about South Eastern Sydney Local Health District here.
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.
Barkala is a 19-bed acute geriatric ward that provides specialised care for older patients presenting with complex medical conditions. The ward manages patients who are acutely unwell, often with multiple comorbidities, and provides care for conditions such as acute delirium, exacerbations of chronic illness, functional decline, and in some circumstances palliative care. Care is delivered through a multidisciplinary, person-centred approach focused on stabilisation, assessment, and discharge planning.
Embedded within Barkala is the Aged Care Assessment Unit (ACAU), an additional 9-bed specialised assessment unit. ACAU provides rapid comprehensive geriatric assessment for older patients requiring early specialist review and intervention.
ACAU operates under a Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) model of care, with an expected length of stay of up to 48 hours. During this time patients undergo expedited investigations, multidisciplinary assessment, and early treatment to support timely clinical decision-making. Where appropriate, this approach supports early discharge back to the community with appropriate supports in place.
The ACAU model assists with patient flow from the Emergency Department, reducing prolonged ED stays for older patients and supporting improved outcomes through early geriatric assessment and intervention.
ACAU/Barkala has the capacity for 8 telemetry monitored beds. Telemetry monitoring is used for admitted patients with chronic arrhythmias or where monitoring may assist with the investigation, prevention and management of falls.
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.
Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Jennifer Fisher on Jennifer.Fisher@health.nsw.gov.au
Selection Criteria:
1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
3. Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence.
4. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
5. Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
6. Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles.
7. Demonstrated recent extensive post registration experience in an aged care or acute setting.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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 characteristics 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.
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-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.
Information for applicants:
If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
- 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
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
