Registered Nurse
Deliver exceptional, hands-on nursing care in a close-knit rural hospital, with strong team support and diverse clinical experiences.
Employment Type: Permanent Full or Part time, Temporary Full or Part time Opportunities Available.
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: S36.38 - $51.08 per hour + 11.5% super + Salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ574616
Position closes: Monday, 26th May 2025
Where you’ll be working:
Scone is a picturesque rural hospital with all the amenities of a city facility. Scone Hospital has a mixed medical/surgical ward, operating theatre, maternity unit, 4 bed Emergency Department and onsite medical imaging. Parking is no issue, with ample free onsite parking. Scone is located just over 3hrs drive north of Sydney with the Central Coast, Newcastle and Maitland all within travelling distance for a day trip. Further north you have Tamworth and Armidale and a vast country scape to explore. Our team is a diverse team with many skills and strengths and opportunities for development.
About the role:
As a Registered Nurse in our team, you will work within your full scope of practice, supported by a dedicated team of Endorsed Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing, Student Nurses, and an onsite Clinical Nurse Educator. With a diverse caseload of medical and surgical patients, no two days are the same. You’ll be actively involved in delivering high-quality care to a broad range of inpatients.
Our nursing team benefits from the ongoing support of a full-time CNE and has access to continuous professional development opportunities. As your interests grow, you'll be encouraged to explore different departments, including Emergency and Theatre, with opportunities to further develop your clinical skills as the need arises.
This hands-on role enables you to take a lead in patient care, backed by the support of our Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), CNE, and Hospital Services Manager (HSM). It also offers clear pathways for career progression into leadership roles.
Joining our team means benefiting from an onsite orientation period, a personalised education plan, and a focus on maintaining clinical competencies. We believe in a fun and supportive work environment, including 'Fun Scrub Friday' where you can wear colourful scrub tops. New employees will have a 30-day and 60-day catch-up, as well as annual development reviews. We offer flexible rostering options, with extra shifts available to suit your lifestyle.
Essential Requirements:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
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:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- 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 lease
- 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
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Nikki Whyburn on Nikki.Whyburn1@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
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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.
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.
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.
Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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