Enrolled Nurse and Registered Nurse

Explore multiple opportunities for Enrolled and Registered Nurses and join a dedicated team in Maitland, where healthcare excellence flourishes amidst breathtaking natural beauty and a warm, spirited community!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time until November 2025
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse, Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $32.79 - $51.08 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Maitland Hospital, Metford
Requisition ID: REQ530597

Closing Date: Thursday 17th April 2025

If the below sounds like you we’d LOVE to hear from you!

• You consistently demonstrate dependability by meeting deadlines, fulfilling commitments, and maintaining integrity in all professional interactions. 
• Your honesty builds trust with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and credibility in your work.
• You manage your workload effectively by staying organised, creating systems to track tasks, and ensuring important tasks are completed first.
• You can juggle multiple responsibilities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• You take ownership of your responsibilities, following through on tasks from start to finish. You are proactive in identifying what needs to be done, ensuring that no task is left incomplete and that all actions are executed efficiently.
• You excel in interacting with clients and colleagues, always striving to understand their needs and provide the best solutions. Your ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in person and over the phone, ensures that others feel heard and valued.
• You approach negotiations with a balanced and strategic mindset, finding mutually beneficial solutions while keeping key objectives in mind. Your ability to engage in constructive discussions and reach agreements that satisfy all parties demonstrates your strong negotiation skills.
• You are proficient in maintaining accurate, organised records and can efficiently use a variety of computer software programs to manage documentation and other administrative tasks. Your attention to detail ensures that all information is properly recorded and accessible when needed.

Where you’ll be working:

Maitland is a vibrant region rich in heritage, culture, and natural beauty, offering a range of attractions from museums and local vineyards to pristine waterways and beaches. Within a 30–40-minute drive, you can explore the beach, vineyards, Lake Macquarie, and the local airport, while the welcoming community offers plenty of opportunities to connect. Located just two hours north of Sydney, Maitland is a perfect blend of rural charm and easy access to urban conveniences. 

The Maitland Hospital, Acute Inpatient Services, delivers comprehensive care to adult patients across a range of specialties, including Surgical, Medical, Oncology, and Orthopaedic services. The hospital is equipped to provide high-quality, patient-centred care for individuals with complex health needs, offering both emergency and planned inpatient services. 

The nursing team at Maitland Hospital plays a vital role as members of a specialised multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with a diverse group of professionals including allied health professionals, administrative staff, and medical specialists, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.

The successful applicant will be supported by the Nursing Unit Manager and Education Team. They will receive orientation and training to the role with online modules and supernumerary time.

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:

• Ongoing orientation, training, and professional development opportunities
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.

Requirements:

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
• 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? 

• Click here for the Enrolled Nurse Position Description
• Click here for the Registered Nurse Position Description

Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Vanessa Fellows on Vanessa.Fellows@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

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.  

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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