Registered Nurse Paediatric Intensive Care Transition to Specialty Program - Targeted

The Paediatric Intensive Care Transition to Specialty Practice Program provides participants with the opportunity to develop foundational Paediatric Critical Care skills in a compassionate and dynamic environment. It is a 12-month program through which participants will acquire clinical nursing experience, core paediatric critical care skills, and enable the application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice within a supportive environment.  

Participants will be supported, by the Nursing Education Team, through a full orientation to the Intensive Care Services and the PICU, with supported classroom and bedside style teaching.

There are four further dedicated study days designed to complement the associated theoretical modules and the participants learning in the clinical setting. Participants will have access to the Nursing Education team 7 days per week to help facilitate ongoing professional development during and after the completion of the program.

Your everyday practice will see you delivering Paediatric Advanced Life Support and haemodynamic monitoring, providing comprehensive care to critically unwell children, recognising and escalating clinical deterioration, championing family-centred care, and working collaboratively within a culturally safe, multidisciplinary team.

This role offers the opportunity to develop and refine your skills in both invasive and non-invasive ventilation, as well as the delivery of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy. You will gain valuable experience in caring for paediatric trauma patients and those with complex oncology and surgical needs, while also enhancing your leadership capabilities through preceptorship.


Where you’ll be working:

Nestled in the tranquil greenery of New Lambton Heights, John Hunter Hospital boasts an exceptional location just moments from Newcastle’s vibrant city centre. This world-class medical facility combines convenience and accessibility, serving patients and visitors from across the Hunter region and beyond. Surrounded by lush parks and serene landscapes, the hospital offers an ideal environment for healing and recovery, perfectly complementing its cutting-edge healthcare services.

It’s an exciting time to become part of our team, with our state-of-the-art 8-bed PICU preparing to relocate to the brand-new Acute Services Building in 2026. We are a passionate and driven team, proud to deliver exceptional, family-centred care with compassion at the heart of everything we do.

At John Hunter Hospital PICU, you’ll experience a diverse and dynamic caseload across a wide spectrum of specialty services, including Trauma, Neurosurgery, ENT, Orthopaedics, Oncology, Respiratory, General Surgery, and General Paediatrics.

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:

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) 

Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
  
   

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:

• Demonstrates a genuine passion for paediatric nursing and critical care.

• Motivated and committed to ongoing professional development.

• Shows compassion in every aspect of practice.

• Dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care.

• Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Contributes positively to team culture, fostering a supportive and encouraging workplace.

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!


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 
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Rachael McMillan on rachael.mcmillan@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. 

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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