Enrolled Nurse

About the role:

As an Enrolled Nurse in our team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your acute care experience while contributing to meaningful outcomes for a wide range of patients. The variety in clinical presentations ensures you’ll expand your skillset while working within a truly collaborative multidisciplinary team.

You will be well supported with supernumerary shifts on commencement and guidance from an experienced Clinical Nurse Educator and Nurse Unit Manager. Ongoing education and professional development are encouraged to help you thrive and grow in your nursing career.

About you:

• You’re a motivated Enrolled Nurse with acute care experience
• You’re passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based nursing care
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and being part of a team
• You bring excellent communication and time management skills
• You have the confidence to adapt and contribute to a diverse clinical caseload

Requirements:

• Current registration with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed)
• Acute care experience (desirable)
• Commitment to continuous learning and clinical development
• COVID-19 vaccination and other NSW Health employment compliance requirements

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:

• Access to The Welcome Experience - settle into your new community with all the support you need to embrace rural NSW. 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-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

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.  

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.

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

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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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. 

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.