Registered Nurse Opportunities - Medical and Interventional Services - Targeted
Join John Hunter Hospital Medical and Interventional Services Nursing Team, where you'll receive exceptional support to grow in your career across diverse specialties—working alongside dedicated professionals committed to high-quality, compassionate care.
Employment Type: Various Permanent, Temporary and Casual Opportunities
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ523388
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Applications close: Sunday, 1st December 2024 (applications will be reviewed weekly)
“Having commenced my career as a new graduate nurse in 2013 at JHH, I found my passion in medical nursing, the opportunities and support to grow my career over these years is a testament to the Medical & Interventional Services. I am really proud to work with our highly skilled nurses and teams across our facility to achieve positive patient outcomes and build a culture that cares for all. Working as a member of the M&IS team at JHH you have the opportunity to build skills and knowledge that will enhance advance practice in specialty areas not offered in other facilities within our local area. We offer a supportive learning environment and culture to grow your career, enabling you to build solid professional relationships along the way.”
- Michelle Drinkwater | Deputy Director of Nursing Medical and Interventional Services
Why Join John Hunter Hospital Medical and Interventional Services Nursing Team?
At John Hunter Hospital, we emphasise a supportive and culturally inclusive environment where all staff, particularly our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team members, feel valued and empowered. We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming space that prioritises diversity, learning, and the well-being of each member of our team. As a leading teaching hospital, we offer unique opportunities for nurses to broaden their clinical experience across a range of specialisations. Nurses here benefit from job stability, clear pathways for advancement, and exposure to complex cases, allowing them to build skills in diverse medical fields and contribute to the training of future healthcare professionals.
- Teaching Hospital Advantage: Collaborate with leading healthcare professionals and access hands-on training in a progressive teaching hospital known for excellence in education and advanced practice.
- Advanced Medical Services: Join a hospital with a reputation for delivering high-quality care across both routine and complex cases, setting the standard in medical services.
- Professional Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of programs for leadership, mentorship, and specialised certifications, preparing you for advanced roles and long-term career development within our organisation.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in a modern clinical environment equipped with cutting-edge technology that supports top-tier patient care and fosters innovative practices.
- Supportive, Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that promotes mutual respect, support, and personal growth, creating a work environment where you can thrive.
The Specialty Opportunities:
- G3 Cardiology and Gastroenterology: Focuses on cardiology and gastroenterology, with additional exposure to trauma, neurology, and orthopaedics. Provides training in cardiac monitoring and minor procedures.
- Medical Assessment Coordination Unit (MACU): Focuses on the rapid assessment, diagnosis, and stabilisation of patients with acute medical conditions. It serves as an entry point for patients needing timely intervention and coordinated care. Nurses in MACU work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support swift patient transitions to appropriate care pathways.
- E1 General Medicine: Provides comprehensive care for patients with diverse acute and chronic medical conditions. Nurses on E1 work closely with multidisciplinary teams, gaining broad experience in acute care, chronic disease management, and patient-centred support.
- Rankin Park South: Leading rehabilitation unit. South Ward specialises in post-amputation and deconditioning care, offering goal-driven, multidisciplinary patient care.
The Facility:
As the only trauma centre outside of the Sydney Metropolitan area, The John Hunter Hospital provides tertiary emergency and trauma care specialised complex surgical and medical care to a population of over 900,000 community members from across Hunter New England Local Health District. As the largest teaching hospital within Hunter New England, the John Hunter Hospital partners with local tertiary training organisations and hosts the HNE Simulation Centre. With the construction of the new Innovation precinct underway – the future is exciting and opportunities endless.
Situated in the suburb of New Lambton Heights and only 10 kilometres from the city of Newcastle and some of the most amazing beaches and nature trails. No further than a 20-minute drive from the beautiful Lake Macquarie offering a relaxed lakeside lifestyle, and the world-class Hunter Valley Vineyards are less than an hour’s drive. Only 2 hours drive north of Sydney with flights from the nearby Newcastle airport enables easy access to all major cities in Australia and in close proximity to the University of Newcastle.
Requirement:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
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Find out more about applying for this position.
For enquires about this opportunity please contact:
Tel: 02 4921 4467 | Email: Michelle.Curry@health.nsw.gov.au.
Information for Applicants:
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Applicants may be contacted via email, text and/or phone throughout the recruitment process, so it is important to provide up to date contact details in your application and monitor for correspondence.
As part of your employment checks you will need to submit details of your paid worker Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance in NSW. If you are recommended for appointment and do not currently hold a WWCC in NSW, you will need to take action to apply for one online and attend a Service NSW Centre for your check to lodge at your earliest convenience.
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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.
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.
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