Registered Nurse - Emergency

Join our dynamic Belmont ED team and elevate your career in emergency nursing while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle of Lake Macquarie!

Employment Type:  Permanent, Full-Time, Part-Time and Temporary Contracts Available
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Belmont Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ533430
Applications Close: Sunday 1st December 2024

If you enjoy the fast pace of emergency nursing or you're seeking to gain more experience in an emergency setting, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! 

What we can offer you:

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:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

About the role:

We currently have openings for Registered Nurses with prior experience in Emergency Departments. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build and advance a rewarding career in emergency nursing. You will have the chance to apply your post-basic qualifications in emergency nursing or critical care, while also being encouraged to pursue further studies and professional development as you work towards obtaining additional relevant qualifications.

This position is perfect for those looking to grow their expertise and make a significant impact in the fast-paced, dynamic field of emergency care.

About you:

You are a Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA and a keen interest in emergency nursing. Your sound communication skills, both written and verbal, see you effectively communicating with patients, their carers and families, and other stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds. Your naturally compassionate and caring nature led you into a nursing carer and is at the core of everything you do. You love working in a varied, challenging and fast paced role where you learn and develop your skills every day, through both on the job experience and further study. You appreciate strong values of committed teamwork and seek to join a high performing team.

About the location:

Become part of a forward-thinking team renowned for its positive culture and commitment to ongoing quality improvement. The vision of Belmont Emergency Department is to be the preferred choice for emergency care in Lake Macquarie, where the community trusts to seek care and where ED staff are proud to work due to its exceptional workplace culture.

Just over an hours' drive north of Sydney, Belmont is situated on the beautiful lake and beaches of Lake Macquarie. The area is renowned for its water sports and nearby famous Hunter Valley Vineyards.

Requirements:

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Demonstrated Emergency Department experience (and/or post graduate qualifications in Emergency Nursing/Critical Care would be highly regarded)

Additional information:

• Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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 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. 
• Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants

Need more information?

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

For role related queries or questions contact Fiona Mitchell on Fiona.Mitchell@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. 

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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