Enrolled Nurse - Casual - Targeted
Build your nursing career in Taree - a supportive town on the Manning River - where you’ll enjoy variety across Surgical, Medical and Palliative Care wards, plus the chance to step into specialty areas
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $32.79 - $35.63 Per Hour + Casual Loading + 12% Super
Location: Manning Hospital, Taree - Biripi Country
Requisition ID: REQ616349
This is an ongoing recruitment, applications will be reviewed weekly.
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion
Where You’ll Be Working
Welcome to Taree, a friendly riverside town nestled on the beautiful Manning River, right in the heart of the Manning Valley. Just two hours north of Newcastle and an hour south of Port Macquarie, Taree offers the best of both worlds - a relaxed coastal lifestyle surrounded by pristine beaches, lush national parks, and a welcoming community on the Barrington Coast.
About the Role
We’re looking for motivated and compassionate Enrolled Nurse’s to join our supportive multidisciplinary team on a casual basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety and wants to grow their nursing career. You’ll have the chance to work across:
- General Surgical
- General Medical
- Palliative Care
As your skills and interests evolve, you’ll have opportunities to explore pathways into specialty areas and expand your clinical experience.
In this role, you’ll make a real difference by providing safe, person - centred care, working collaboratively with patients, families, and colleagues - all while contributing to the positive, team - focused culture of our ward.
About You
You’ll shine in this role if you bring:
- A team-first attitude and a respectful, collaborative approach
- Strong communication skills with patients, families, and peers
- Adaptability and resilience, especially when supporting those with complex needs
- A genuine commitment to evidence - based practice and ongoing professional growth
- Essential - Enrolled Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
What We Offer
From your very first day, you’ll be welcomed into a team that truly values support, learning, and balance. You’ll enjoy:
- A comprehensive orientation program with supernumerary days
- Guidance and mentorship from senior nurses, NUMs, and Clinical Nurse Educators
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
- The lifestyle perks of living in the stunning Barrington Coast region - where community, nature, and opportunity meet.
Additional information:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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.
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.
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.
Want to know more?
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Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Barbara Ball on Barbara.Ball1@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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