Enrolled Nurse - General Ward
Build your nursing career in a supportive regional hospital. Start in the General Ward and expand your skills into Peri-operative and Renal services with structured training and strong clinical support.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time and Temporary Full and Part Time (Until March 2027) Opportunities
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $33.78 - $36.70 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ632010
Location: Muswellbrook Hospital
Closing: Sunday, 1st February 2026
Where You’ll Be Working
Muswellbrook Hospital is seeking committed and enthusiastic Enrolled Nurses to join our welcoming and supportive team. You will be primarily based in the General Ward, providing care to a mix of medical and surgical patients, with opportunities to expand your scope of practice into Peri-operative and Renal services as your experience and training progress.
Muswellbrook Hospital services the Upper Hunter community and offers a positive, team-focused environment where staff are encouraged to learn, grow, and work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
About the Role
In this role, you will work across a flexible, rotating roster and initially focus on delivering safe, compassionate care within the General Ward. As you develop confidence and capability, supported transition into other clinical areas will be facilitated based on service needs and your interests, including:
- Peri-operative Services – Day Stay Unit
- Renal Services – Haemodialysis Day Unit
You will work closely with Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing, and the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to coordinated and holistic care. Strong clinical leadership and support are provided by the Nurse Unit Managers and Clinical Nurse Educator, with structured orientation, ongoing education, and access to professional development opportunities to support your growth.
About you:
We’re looking for Enrolled Nurses who are passionate about delivering quality, holistic care and contributing positively to a team environment. To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA
- Recent experience in an acute care setting
- A compassionate, patient-centred approach to care
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- A willingness to learn and expand your skills into Peri-operative and Renal nursing (training provided)
Previous experience in specialised areas will be highly regarded and may support earlier progression into those services.
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
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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For role related queries or questions contact Sharon Eriksson on Sharon.Eriksson@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
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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.
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
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.
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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