Casual Enrolled Nurse

Become our newest Enrolled Nurse at Inverell Hospital – take the opportunity to learn new areas of nursing whilst enjoying the flexibility of casual work!

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $32.79 - $35.63 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Inverell Hospital | Kamilaroi and Gamilaroi Nations
Requisition ID: REQ575402
Applications Close: Sunday, 29^th June 2025

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and support
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 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 their families
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

About the role:
Inverell District Hospital is excited to welcome Enrolled Nurses to work across the varying wards throughout the hospital. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work within the Emergency Department, Inpatient Unit, Surgical Services, Critical Care and Maternity to assist the clinical team with direct patient care. If you are a Enrolled Nurse who is flexible in their working style, a problem solver, and an interest in learning new skills across different wards, we want to hear from you!

You won’t be working alone. You’ll be supported by the Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurse Educators (both in hours and after-hours) and the Nursing Management Team. A thorough orientation will be provided as well. 

As our newest Enrolled Nurse, You Will:

• Work co-operatively within a team be able to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Showcase your ability to plan, prioritise and organise your workload
• Feel competent to use a wide variety of software and computer programs
• Be able to interpret patient needs and have sound decision making skills
• Have sound clinical and non-clinical skills, good customer service, and telephone etiquette.

Where you’ll be working:
Experience affordable living in rural NSW, where the median house price is an impressive 73% lower than the state average, at just $380,000. The region offers a wealth of educational opportunities with 19 schools, including childcare centres, primary schools, and high schools spread across the district. By joining our team, you'll become an integral part of a close-knit community, all while enjoying the tranquillity of rural life.

Take the time to explore the beautiful Sapphire City and its renowned attractions, such as the Billabong Blue Sapphire Fossicking Park, where you can hunt for precious gemstones. Travel is made easy with Inverell Airport offering convenient flights, including a quick one-hour trip to Brisbane and regular connections to Sydney and Melbourne. If you enjoy scenic countryside drives, you can also plan road trips to Brisbane or Sydney, both of which are just 5 to 7 hours away.

Inverell Hospital is a busy Rural District Hospital. Departments within the hospital include the Emergency Department, Renal Dialysis Unit, In-Patient Unit, Maternity and Surgical Services. Students in Nursing, Assistants in Nursing, Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses and Midwives all form part of our dynamic workforce

Additional information:

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment 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.

Requirements:

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.

Want to know more?

  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Megan Beveridge on Megan.Beveridge@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.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.  

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.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.  

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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