Registered Nurse - John Hunter Children's Hospital
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time and Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ640596
Closing Date: Thursday 12th March
Location | Joh Hunter Children's Hospital
About the role:
In this dynamic position, you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional care to children with a wide range of medical needs. Your responsibilities include assessing, monitoring, and thoughtfully documenting each patient’s progress to ensure the highest standards of care.
Alongside your clinical duties, you will work closely with families by providing education, emotional support, and compassionate guidance to help them feel informed and empowered throughout their healthcare journey. Collaboration is central to this role, as you partner with a multidisciplinary team to create and deliver tailored care plans that support each child’s unique needs.
You’ll be joining a team where clinical expertise and empathy go hand in hand, creating meaningful and lasting impacts for children and their families. Every day, your work will contribute to care that truly makes a difference.
Where you’ll be working:
Step into a world of unparalleled paediatric care at John Hunter Children’s Hospital (JHCH), a premier tertiary-level facility located in the vibrant heart of Newcastle. Renowned for its excellence, JHCH is the cornerstone of specialised medical, surgical, trauma, and neonatal care for children across Northern NSW, setting new standards in healthcare innovation and compassion.
Beyond the rewarding work, Newcastle presents an enviable lifestyle. Envision yourself immersed in a city framed by pristine beaches, tranquil lakes, and lush bushland. This unique setting offers a seamless blend of professional success and personal rejuvenation, making it the perfect place to thrive.
At JHCH, you’ll find purpose and passion intertwined. Our hospital features:
Ward J1: Children's Surgical and Oncology Ward
Ward J2: Adolescent Ward, Day Stay, and Sleep Unit
Ward H1: Children's Medical Ward
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Together, these units provide comprehensive and specialised care for children, young people, and their families. Supported by a skilled multidisciplinary team across nursing, medical, allied health, and administrative services, we foster an environment where acre is not only clinically excellent but also compassionate, collaborative and family focused.
Elevate your career by joining a team dedicated to shaping the future of paediatric healthcare while embracing a lifestyle that feeds your soul. Discover the perfect harmony of purpose and paradise at John Hunter Children’s Hospital.
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
- If you are a compassionate and highly skilled nurse with a passion for paediatric care, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.
This role calls for exceptional communication and teamwork abilities, paired with empathy, dedication, and a genuine commitment to making a difference in the lives of children and their families.
Benefits
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
Proximity to shopping and other services
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?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Drinkwater on Michelle.Drinkwater@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional information:
- Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- 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.
- 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.
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 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 HNELHD 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.
HNE 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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