Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered

Join Muswellbrook Hospital’s dynamic team of Registered Nurses and expand your career while delivering compassionate, holistic care in an innovative environment.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time until January 2026, Casual Opportunities Available

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

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

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Muswellbrook

Requisition ID: REQ535474

Applications Close: Sunday 1st December 2024

Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*  

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:

• Rural Health Workforce Incentives of up to $10,000 per year (paid as a fortnightly allowance)*
• Orientation plus ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• 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 

Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse looking to expand your career with opportunities in General, Emergency, and peri-operative services while making a meaningful impact in the Upper Hunter community?


About the role:

Muswellbrook Hospital is seeking committed and innovative Registered Nurses to join our team in the General Ward, with potential future opportunities to expand into Emergency and peri-operative services. The role will involve working within a flexible, rotating roster system, caring for both medical and surgical patients. Ideal candidates will have recent experience in acute care, a passion for delivering quality, holistic care, and the ability to advocate for patients while communicating effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Compassion and strong interpersonal skills are key qualities we seek in applicants for this rewarding position.


Where you’ll be working:

Muswellbrook Hospital is located within the Hunter Lower Mid-North Coast Region of the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) and offers an excellent opportunity for career growth and skill development. We provide a wide range of public health services to the Upper Hunter community. As a member of our team, you will have access to orientation, salary packaging options, educational opportunities, and support from a network of health professionals. 

The nursing team includes a diverse group of Registered and Enrolled Nurses with varying levels of experience, supported by a Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Nurse Educators. The hospital also has access to a Medical Officer 24/7, 365 days a year. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment, you will be given every opportunity to succeed and advance in your professional journey.

Additional information:

• All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au   
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 
• Interviews are tentatively scheduled on Thursday 5th December 2024.
• This position is full time; however, 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 to practice 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 Sharon Eriksson on Sharon.Eriksson@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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