Join a fantastic team in Taree where you’ll enhance patient care in Emergency, while enjoying the scenic beauty of the Manning Valley.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time until April 2026.
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Casual Loading
Location: Manning Hospital, Taree
Applications Close: Sunday, 27th April 2025.
Requisition ID: REQ554987
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 criteria.
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:
- Varied responsibilities, providing opportunities for growth through ever-changing daily tasks.
- 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.
- MidCoast Community Connector: communityconnector.com.au.
- 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
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurses with a passion for the best possible patient care who would like the opportunity to utilise your skills in a supportive, close-knit team.
You won’t be working alone. The selected candidate will be supported by the Senior Nursing Leadership team, which includes Managers, Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Nurse Practitioners. The ED team are a supportive group, regularly running social events such as morning teas, birthday and baby shower celebrations, fun scrubs days each week and so forth. Professional development has been a large focus for this team, and the successful applicant will be supported in pursuing training opportunities too.
Where you’ll be working:
Taree, a charming town nestled on the banks of the Manning River, is the vibrant heart of the Manning Valley. It offers an ideal base for exploring the region’s stunning national parks and picturesque beaches along the Barrington Coast. Conveniently located just two hours north of Newcastle and one hour south of Port Macquarie, Taree provides easy access to some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in New South Wales.
As the ideal candidate, you will:
- Showcase your experience in Emergency Department nursing or within an acute care setting.
- Talk us through your ability to meet Transfer of Care (ToC) KPI’s.
- Have a commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
- Be able to demonstrate a high level of communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Be dedicated to lifelong learning
- Be able to advocate for and implement safe, individualised patient centred care.
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part-time vacancies.
- Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis.
- 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.
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 Kaley Barnett at Kaley.Barnett@health.nsw.gov.au
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 PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
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