Registered Nurse

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, Temporary Part Time and Temporary Full time opportunities available.
Position Classification: Registered Nurse.
Remuneration: S36.38 - $51.08 per hour + 11.5% super + Salary packaging.
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ546808
Applications Close: Sunday 2nd February 2025

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; 

• 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)
• Access to free off street parking
• 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 

About us:
Cessnock, a vibrant town near the Hunter Valley vineyards, offers a perfect mix of countryside charm, affordable dining, and accommodation. The Cessnock District Hospital, a 64-bed facility, provides vital medical services to the local community, including emergency, surgical, and general care. They are looking for a proactive and dedicated Registered Nurses to join their tight-knit, supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for healthcare professionals passionate about community care, offering the chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and welcoming environment.

About the opportunities:

Medical Unit:
As part of our dedicated medical team, you will deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients, with a strong focus on supporting their families throughout their healthcare journey. Your responsibilities will include assessing patients' health needs, developing personalised care plans, and implementing them effectively. Collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Team will be crucial to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Successful candidates will receive support from the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) and Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), with access to after-hours assistance from a CNE. Day-to-day tasks will encompass direct patient care such as feeding and showering, accepting transfers from other facilities, coordinating discharges to nursing homes, and liaising with discharge planners or home caregivers when appropriate. Effective communication with and support for families will also be a significant aspect of your role.

Operating Theatres:
We are is seeking an experienced Circulating / Instrument Nurse to join our Team.  Our Operating Theatres perform elective day only surgeries within the specialties of General, Endoscopy, Urology, Laser Urology, Gynaecology, Dental, and Orthopaedics. This role would suit someone who wants to work Monday – Friday with shifts rotating between the hours of 7.30am to 6.30pm. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a secondment from your current position, with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent role in the future.. Experience in the Circulating and Instrument roles is essential in securing this position.

Additional information:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• 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.  
• 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. 

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 Jennifer Whiting on Jennifer.Whiting@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.  
  

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. 

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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