Registered Nurse - Targeted
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- Registered Nurse
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- REQ556548 Requisition #
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- 23 hours ago Post Date
Remuneration: $72 152.53 - $101 299.48 Per annum + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ556548
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
About the role:
As a Registered Nurse on Ward J3, you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional pre- and post-operative care to a diverse range of surgical patients, with a focus on upper gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Comprehensive Patient Care – Assess, plan, and implement care tailored to each patient’s surgical journey, ensuring optimal recovery.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration – Work closely with surgeons, allied health professionals, and clinical educators to provide holistic, patient-centred care.
- Clinical Skill Development – Enhance your expertise in surgical nursing, including wound management, pain control, and early detection of complications.
- Patient and Family Engagement – Communicate effectively to support, educate, and empower patients and their families throughout their hospital stay.
- Team-Oriented Environment – Contribute to a fast-paced, supportive ward where communication, flexibility, and resilience are key to success.
If you’re a Registered Nurse ready to thrive in surgical nursing, develop specialist skills, and be part of a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and take the next step in your nursing journey with Ward J3!
Where you’ll be working:
With seamless connections to major roads and public transportation, John Hunter Hospital stands as a beacon of excellence in both care and convenience, catering to the needs of its diverse community with ease and grace.
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
If This Sounds Like You, We Would Love You to Apply!
- You are a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
- You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, bringing professionalism, adaptability, and a passion for continuous learning.
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.
- Hunter New England Health 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.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Emma Downey on Emma.Downey@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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