Registered Nurse Emergency Short Stay Unit (ESSU) - Targeted

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 – Registered Nurse, Emergency Short Stay Unit (ESSU)

Step into a dynamic and rewarding position as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Short Stay Unit (ESSU) at John Hunter Hospital, where your clinical expertise will support patients requiring short-term observation, treatment, and stabilisation prior to discharge or transfer. This is a fast-paced, high-acuity environment that caters to a diverse patient population, offering continuous variety and professional challenge with every shift.

At the heart of our ESSU is an outstanding team culture - one that prioritises collaboration, support, and shared clinical excellence. You will be welcomed into a multidisciplinary unit where you will work alongside and be guided by an experienced Clinical Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Nurse Practitioners. The unit also integrates the expertise of allied health professionals, pharmacists, social workers, administration staff, and ancillary support, ensuring a truly holistic, patient-centred model of care.

Leadership and support are key pillars of the ESSU. Oversight is provided by a dedicated Nurse Unit Manager, in partnership with Medical Co-Directors and the Operational Nurse Manager for Critical Care, ensuring you’re supported by strong clinical governance and expert guidance as you grow within this exceptional team.
Step into a dynamic and rewarding position as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Short Stay Unit (ESSU) at John Hunter Hospital, where your clinical expertise will support patients requiring short-term observation, treatment, and stabilisation prior to discharge or transfer. This is a fast-paced, high-acuity environment that caters to a diverse patient population, offering continuous variety and professional challenge with every shift.


Where you’ll be working:

At John Hunter Hospital, our commitment extends beyond exceptional patient care—we are equally passionate about fostering the growth, education, and career development of our nursing and clinical workforce. We provide access to comprehensive training programs, structured mentorship, and cutting-edge clinical resources, empowering our staff to reach their highest potential. You’ll be supported by a team of highly experienced Clinical Nurse Educators, Nurse Unit Managers, and Clinical Nurse Specialists, all dedicated to upholding the highest standards of contemporary, evidence-based care.

Now is an exciting time to join our team as John Hunter Hospital undergoes a landmark $835 million redevelopment—the John Hunter Health & Innovation Precinct. This transformative expansion includes the construction of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, designed to accommodate over 95,000 presentations annually, setting a new benchmark in integrated acute and specialist care.

As the largest teaching hospital in the Hunter New England region, John Hunter Hospital proudly partners with leading tertiary education providers and is home to the HNE Simulation Centre, ensuring our staff remain at the forefront of clinical education and innovation. With the Innovation Precinct on the horizon, the future here is not only bright—it’s full of opportunity.

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: 

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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 
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
Proximity to shopping and other services 
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 

Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or 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. 
• 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. 
• 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

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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Curry on Michelle.Curry@health.nsw.gov.au


 

Information for 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.

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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