Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Take the next step in your nursing career at Scone Hospital, where you'll lead patient care in a diverse, hands-on role with endless opportunities to learn and grow!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time and Casual Opportunities Available

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Scone | Wonnarua Country

Requisition ID: REQ535896

Applications Close: Monday 2nd December 2024

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:

• Orientation plus ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Fun Scrub Fridays
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 
• 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:

In this role, you will work within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse, supported by Enrolled Nurses (EENs), Assistants in Nursing (AiNs), Student Nurses (SBTs), and an onsite Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE). As a mixed medical and surgical ward, no two days will be the same, offering a wide range of inpatient care. Nursing staff are encouraged to expand their skills with the support of a full-time CNE and ample opportunities to explore different departments as their interests grow. This hands-on position allows nurses to take a leading role in patient care, contributing significantly to the ward’s daily operations.

The ideal candidate for this position will be an emergency-qualified Registered Nurse with experience in advanced life support, triage, and managing patient loads within an Emergency Department. Joining our team provides numerous benefits, including an onsite orientation period upon commencement and a personalized education plan to upskill and maintain clinical competencies. We also foster a fun and supportive workplace culture, with initiatives like 'Fun Scrub Friday' where staff can wear colourful scrub tops. New employees will receive a 30-day and 60-day catch-up conversation, along with annual development reviews, in line with HNE policies. In addition to regular rostered shifts, extra shifts are available, and we offer flexibility in our rostering patterns.


Where you’ll be working:

Scone Hospital is a charming rural facility offering all the amenities of a city hospital. It features a mixed medical/surgical ward, operating theatre, maternity unit, a 4-bed Emergency Department, and onsite medical imaging. Parking is never a concern, with plenty of FREE onsite parking available. Located just over 3 hours' drive north of Sydney, Scone is conveniently close to the Central Coast, Newcastle, and Maitland, all perfect for day trips. Further north, you'll find Tamworth, Armidale, and a beautiful rural landscape to explore. Our diverse team brings a wide range of skills and strengths, with plenty of opportunities for professional growth.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first. 
• 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 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.  

Requirements: 

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Current registration as a Registered 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 Nikki Whyburn on Nikki.Whyburn1@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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