Casual Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $40.02 -$56.19 + 12% Super + Salary packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ663692
Location: Kurri Kurri Hospital
Applications Close: Thursday the 4th of June
Bring your passion for patient care to a team that values compassion, collaboration and excellence.
Where you’ll be working
Kurri Kurri District Hospital is a valued part of the Lower Hunter community, proudly serving Kurri Kurri, Abermain, Weston and Heddon Greta. Our hospital provides a broad range of services including medical, specialist surgical, rehabilitation, emergency and allied health services, allowing you to gain diverse clinical experience in a supportive environment.
You’ll be joining a welcoming and collaborative team that is committed to delivering high-quality care while supporting each other’s growth and wellbeing.
About the Role
As a Casual Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, high-quality nursing care while supporting patients and their families through every stage of their healthcare journey. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes while responding effectively to changing clinical needs in a fast-paced environment.
This role will see you:
Deliver quality, efficient and effective person-centred care.
Advocate for patients and families to support informed healthcare decisions.
Respond effectively to emergency situations and changing patient conditions.
Apply evidence-based practice, clinical judgement and critical thinking in daily practice.
Support patient discharge planning and appropriate referrals.
Mentor and supervise students, Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing where required.
Work within professional boundaries, ethical standards and culturally respectful practice.
About You
Our ideal candidate is compassionate, resilient and committed to delivering high-quality patient care. You will bring:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Emotional resilience and adaptability in dynamic clinical environments.
Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Essential Criteria
Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
Why join us
Sustainable Healthcare - Together towards zero
The flexibility and variety offered by a casual roster
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of clinical and non-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 Joann Cawthorne on joann.cawthorne@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
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.
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