Registered Nurse

Are you passionate about providing care for Neonates and Children and Adolescents? Become a valued member of our team as a Registered Nurse in Paediatrics and our Special Care Unit at Maitland Hospital! 

Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type:  Permanent Part Time
Hours per week: 32
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: The Maitland Hospital 
Requisition ID: REQ614890
Applications Close: Friday, 9th January 2026.

About your new role: 
Based primarily in Maitland Hospital’s Special Care Unit, you will be attending to the care and management of complex and premature infants, allowing you to broaden your skillset further within the neonatal space. You will also get the opportunity to work within the Paediatric Unit, providing exceptional care for patients across the age continuum from Neonates to Adolescents. Working in this unit will give you a diverse range of nursing opportunities including medical, surgical and orthopaedic nursing, caring for patients through their pre and postoperative journey.

You won’t be working alone. You will be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager, Paediatric Clinical Nurse Educator and fellow Registered Nurses. A thorough orientation will be provided, and ongoing professional development and growth is always encouraged. If you’re looking to grow your career in a way that champions children and their families within your community, look no further. 

As our new Registered Nurse, you will:

• Be driven, compassionate and capable.
• Be enthusiastic about Neonatal and Paediatric Service delivery to our growing regional community.
• Enjoy being part of a team, working alongside a multi-disciplinary group that champions their patients and staff. 

Requirements:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Preferred experience in the neonatal and paediatric area.
  
  Why join us?
  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: 
• A great opportunity to work with our babies, children and young people at Maitland Hospital.
• Join an inclusive and supportive team that values their staff and welcomes them into unit activities and social events.
• Build meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients, supporting them in their health journey.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies
4) We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Thomas on Katherine.Thomas@health.nsw.gov.au 

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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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific 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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