Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered

About us:

Muswellbrook Hospital is proud to be part of the Hunter Lower Mid-North Coast Region within the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD). We are committed to providing exceptional public health services to the people of the Upper Hunter while fostering a supportive and empowering workplace for our healthcare professionals.

Muswellbrook Hospital offers an excellent environment to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. Our nursing team is made up of a strong cohort of experienced Registered and Enrolled Nurses, supported by a Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Nurse Educators. We ensure access to a Medical Officer 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring continuous care for our patients.

We provide comprehensive support through orientation programs, salary packaging options, and ongoing educational and professional development opportunities. Our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment create an environment where your professional growth and success are prioritized.

Joining Muswellbrook Hospital means becoming part of a healthcare team dedicated to delivering high-quality services while supporting each other in achieving excellence in patient care. It’s an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative workplace that offers you every chance to succeed in your chosen profession.

About the role:

This position offers the opportunity to work within a flexible, rotating roster system, allowing you to maintain a balanced and dynamic work schedule while providing exceptional patient care. In the Emergency Department, you will play a crucial role in caring for patients across all areas, responding to a wide variety of acute conditions and emergencies. Your expertise will be vital in delivering high-quality, timely care to patients experiencing medical crises, trauma, or other urgent health issues.
Additionally, in the General Ward, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to both medical and surgical patients. This involves managing a range of patient needs, from pre-operative assessments and post-surgical recovery to supporting those with chronic illnesses or acute medical conditions. Throughout both areas, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure each patient receives personalized, holistic care aimed at achieving the best possible outcomes. This position provides a great opportunity to develop a broad skill set while working in a fast-paced and supportive environment

About you:

Recent experience working in an Emergency Department and an acute care setting, demonstrating a solid understanding of the challenges and fast-paced nature of emergency and critical care. Your passion for providing high-quality, holistic care will guide your practice, as you focus on meeting not only the immediate medical needs of your patients but also their emotional and psychological well-being.

The ideal candidate will possess compassion and empathy, always approaching patients with kindness and a genuine desire to help. You will advocate for your patients, ensuring they are informed, supported, and empowered to make decisions about their care. Your ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team will be key to delivering coordinated and comprehensive care, fostering a collaborative approach that enhances patient outcomes. This role requires someone who is both skilled and compassionate, able to provide expert care while making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Additional information:

• *Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au   
• 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.
• Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants.

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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