Enrolled Nurse - Targeted
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate Enrolled Nurse looking for a rewarding role within a team that truly supports you, we’d love to hear from you!
Remuneration: $32.79 - $35.63 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ562669
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 criterion.
About the role:
We are seeking passionate and dedicated Enrolled Nurses to join our dynamic Ward E1 team. This is an exceptional opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a collaborative and supportive environment. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team - including Registered Nurses, Medical Officers, Allied Health professionals, and more - you will play a vital role in providing safe and effective nursing care. As part of this role, you will embrace a rotating roster, ensuring continuous, round-the-clock care for our patients while gaining diverse clinical experiences.
What We Offer:
Supportive Team Culture - Work alongside experienced nurses, educators, and leaders who foster mentorship and professional growth.
Tailored Education and Training - Access dedicated training programs designed to enhance your skills and career development.
Seamless Transition Support - Comprehensive guidance for new nurses moving from academic study to clinical practice.
Comprehensive Orientation - A structured induction program with supernumerary shifts to ensure a smooth start.
Inclusive and Empowering Workplace - A welcoming environment where you feel valued, supported, and encouraged to excel.
Career Growth Opportunities - Clear pathways for professional development, skill-building, and career advancement.
Diverse and Complex Care Experience - Gain hands-on experience managing a variety of patient needs, enriching your clinical expertise.
Where you’ll be working:
Nestled in the tranquil greenery of New Lambton Heights, John Hunter Hospital boasts an exceptional location just moments from Newcastle’s vibrant city centre. This world-class medical facility combines convenience and accessibility, serving patients and visitors from across the Hunter region and beyond. Surrounded by lush parks and serene landscapes, the hospital offers an ideal environment for healing and recovery, perfectly complementing its cutting-edge healthcare services.
Ward E1 is a vibrant and dynamic 30-bed unit specialising in General Medicine and Endocrinology, providing a rich and diverse clinical environment where healthcare professionals manage complex and chronic conditions with expertise and innovation.
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
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 family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:
- Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed where applicable) with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply!
- Proven clinical expertise and experience in acute or general medical nursing.
- Exceptional communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
- Commitment to delivering holistic, patient-centred care with compassion and integrity.
- Flexibility and willingness to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- Hunter New England Health 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.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kirralee Mason on Kirralee.Mason@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: https://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 Hunter New England Health 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.
Hunter New England 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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