Enrolled Nurse - Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Unit

Care, connection, and career growth - all in one place


Remuneration: $33.78 - $36.70 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging 
Employment Type: Permanent Part time and Full-Time opportunities available 
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse 
Location: Belmont Hospital  
Requisition ID: REQ651575
Applications Close: Sunday, 19^th April 2026 


 

Join the friendly Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Belmont Hospital! 

A 16-bed short-term rehab ward that includes 4 dedicated stroke rehabilitation beds. 
This is a welcoming, high-morale ward where teamwork, learning, and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything we do.

What Makes This Unit Special

Belmont Hospital offers excellent education and development support. Sub-Acute has its own dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator, along with access to after-hours educators and a monthly education calendar, providing plenty of opportunities to learn and build your skills.

What really sets this unit apart is its culture. Staff are welcoming and inclusive, making sure everyone feels part of the team, with regular social catchups and celebrations help build great connections on and off the ward.

If you’re looking for a supportive place to grow your skills in rehabilitation nursing while being part of a genuinely kind and collaborative team, Sub-Acute at Belmont Hospital is a great place to build your career.

More About the Role

In this role, you’ll be supporting patients on their rehabilitation journey, helping them rebuild independence and confidence. 

Your day will involve a mix of hands-on care and teamwork, including:

• Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Supporting safe mobilisation and rehabilitation goals
• Medication administration 
• Wound dressings
• Contributing to a positive, team-based care environment
   

We’re looking for someone with strong communication and teamwork skills who works well in a collaborative environment. You should bring honesty, respect, and reliability, along with a genuine willingness to learn, grow, and adapt to changing needs.

A positive, patient-focused attitude is essential, as well as good time management skills to help you balance priorities in a busy clinical setting.

Why Join HNE?

• A strong culture of ongoing professional development and opportunities
• 4 weeks annual leave or 6 weeks for full time eligible nurses
• Monthly day off
• Paid parental leave for work life balance
• Increase your take home pay with Salary packaging options 
• Discounted gym options with Fitness Passport 
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Ashleigh Stephenson on Ashleigh.Stephenson@health.nsw.gov.au
 

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and 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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support.   
• 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.   
  
   

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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