Registered Nurse - Intensive Care and Paediatric Intensive Care - Targeted

About the role:

We are seeking passionate and skilled Registered Nurses to become part of our expanding Intensive Care and Paediatric Intensive Care teams. This is a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive environment that champions excellence in patient care, continuous learning, and professional development.

From day one, you will be supported with a comprehensive, individualised orientation program, including supernumerary days to ensure a smooth and confident transition into your new role. We recognise the value of your prior experience and offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to tailor your development journey.

Education is at the heart of our culture. You will benefit from access to a state-of-the-art on-site Simulation Centre, facilitating ongoing training and hands-on learning in a safe, high-fidelity environment. Our commitment to your growth is further strengthened by the presence of Clinical Nurse Educators available seven days a week, providing mentorship and guidance when you need it most.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will gain exposure to a wide array of high-acuity specialties, including Trauma, ECMO, Neuroscience, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and the Retrieval Service - enriching your clinical expertise and expanding your career horizons.

With a Nurse Unit Manager available 24/7, you can count on continuous leadership support, helping you navigate challenges and succeed in delivering exceptional care. Our dedication to sustainable healthcare is reflected in our Together Towards Zero initiative, uniting us in creating a healthier future for all.

We offer flexible 24/7 rostering, with a choice of 8-hour or 12-hour rotating shifts, empowering you to balance your professional aspirations with your personal lifestyle.

Join us and be part of a team where your knowledge is respected, your growth is celebrated, and your contribution makes a real difference - every single day.


Where you’ll be working: 

Located within 10km of Newcastle's prestigious coastline and just a short drive to the Hunter Valley wine country, John Hunter Hospital Intensive Care units will provide a rewarding career and a great lifestyle.

John Hunter Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a Level 6 referral centre for critically ill patients in the Hunter New England, Mid North Coast and Northern NSW Local Health Districts. It is the default centre for Trauma, Neurosurgery, Stroke, Vascular, Cardiothoracic, provide Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation Therapy (ECMO) and major General Surgery, as well as Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology. John Hunter Hospital also co-operatively services other Level 5 Intensive Care services in the Hunter New England region.

John Hunter Hospital Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 7-bed tertiary intensive care serving a teaching paediatric hospital in the Hunter New England Area, as well as the State of New South Wales. It cares for critically ill children with medical or surgical conditions including trauma. The PICU also provides a PICU outreach service for support for critically unwell children on the ward and in the emergency department.  The PICU team also supports the Hunter Retrieval Service and the Newborn Emergency Transport Service (NETS) for the transport of critically unwell children in the region.

The NSW Government has committed $835 million to redevelop the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospital. The John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct project will deliver an innovative and integrated precinct with industry-leading facilities.  The project will work in collaboration with health, education, and research partners to meet the current and future needs of the greater Newcastle, Hunter New England, and Northern NSW regions.


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:

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!

• You bring valuable experience in either Adult or Paediatric Intensive Care, with a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment energises you, and you embrace each challenge with confidence and agility.
• Your strong critical thinking and sound clinical judgement support effective decision-making, even in high-pressure situations.
• You communicate with clarity and compassion, building trust with patients and their families during some of their most vulnerable moments.
• With exceptional time management and the ability to prioritise effectively, you remain organised and focused throughout your shift.
• You demonstrate emotional resilience and the ability to manage stress, maintaining professionalism and empathy under pressure.
• You are a team player who values collaboration, supporting your colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
• You are flexible and reliable, willing to work a rotating 24/7 roster including day, evening, night, and weekend shifts.

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 permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants.
• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
• 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. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
• 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.
  
  

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For role related queries or questions contact Natalie Gilmour on Natalie.Gilmour@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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