Registered Nurse - Primary and Community Health

Title: Registered Nurse - Primary and Community Health - Casual

Requisition ID: REQ636323
Employment Type: Casual up to 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service
 

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 South Western Sydney Local Health District as a Registered Nurse in a flexible casual role that lets you design work around your lifestyle while making a genuine difference in your local community. With a comprehensive four‑week orientation, you’ll feel supported from day one as you work across a range of clinical settings including Primary and Community Health, Post Acute and Palliative Care. Opportunities are available across multiple locations including Bowral, Rosemeadow, Hoxton Park, Prairiewood, Bankstown, Wollondilly and Campbelltown, with a variety of day, night, weekday and weekend shifts to choose from. You’ll be part of a supportive leadership and management team committed to your growth, professional development and work–life balance. 


Are You the Right Fit? 
You are a compassionate and committed Registered Nurse who delivers safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care and thrives in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments. You value working closely with patients, families and carers to achieve meaningful health outcomes and act as a positive role model in line with NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Aligned with the SWSLHD vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities and Compassionate Nursing and Midwifery Care Always, you are motivated to provide exceptional care while gaining diverse clinical experience across community and hospital‑based services. 


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. 

1. Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 
2. Tell us briefly about your recent experience as a Registered Nurse. What type of healthcare setting did you work in, and what kind of patients did you care for? 
3. Can you share an example of how you provided compassionate, culturally responsive care or worked effectively with a patient and their family? 
4. Can you describe a situation where you identified a potential risk in the workplace and took steps to manage or mitigate it? What was the outcome, and how did it contribute to patient or staff safety? 


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 SWSLHDJobs@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.

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 

• Temporary visa holders 

  • May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.

• 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.