Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: S36.38 - $51.08 per hour + 11.5% super + Salary packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ568542
Where you’ll be working:
Cessnock, located just a short distance from the renowned Hunter Valley vineyards, serves as the administrative centre of the City of Cessnock Local Government Area. This vibrant town, surrounded by beautiful countryside, offers a range of affordable dining and accommodation options and is home to the Cessnock District Hospital. The hospital is a 64-bed facility that provides emergency, surgical, and general medical care to the region’s growing population. They are currently offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and proactive Registered Nurses to join their team, working within Emergency Department and Close Observation unit.
About the role:
As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department or Close Observation unit, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure patients receive exceptional support during critical moments. This position requires a candidate with exceptional dedication, enthusiasm, and the ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining a strong focus on patient care. Your excellent interpersonal skills will be key in fostering positive, collaborative relationships and adapting your communication style to suit a wide range of audiences. You will also bring a compassionate approach to interactions with patients, families, and caregivers, offering the emotional support essential in an emergency setting. Strong time management and organisational skills are vital in this role, your commitment to delivering high-quality nursing care will significantly contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Emergency Department.
About you:
- Preferred: Certification in Advanced Life Support, encompassing comprehensive skills and protocols for both paediatric and adult patient care.
- Possessing current Triage certification or actively working towards it to strengthen abilities in patient assessment, prioritisation, and decision-making under high-pressure scenarios.
- It is essential that you have significant emergency experience, as this is crucial for effectively navigating high-pressure medical situations. This experience will allow you to demonstrate the skills necessary for rapid patient assessment, prioritisation of care and timely intervention, ultimately ensuring the best possible outcomes in urgent and critical circumstances.
Essential Requirements:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
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. 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 lease
- 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
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Katharine Redhead on Katharine.redhead@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
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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.
