Enrolled nurse - Targeted
Grow your career in a dynamic and supportive team while developing specialty skills in respiratory and beyond.
Remuneration: $65,024.93 – $70,655 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ596636
Applications Close: Sunday 31st August 2025
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
F2 is a 32-bed medical ward within John Hunter Hospital that specialises in respiratory medicine, immunology, infectious disease, rheumatology, and dermatology. The team is dynamic and supportive, with a strong focus on excellence in patient outcomes and experience, as well as professional development.
About the role
In this role, you’ll care for patients across the ward’s specialty areas as well as others requiring non-invasive ventilation and high-flow oxygen therapy. This diverse experience will help you build valuable skills across both medical and surgical fields. Teamwork is central to the F2 culture—you’ll be supported in all aspects of your role and encouraged to grow both personally and professionally.
About you
- Driven and passionate about your nursing career
- Keen to build knowledge and skills in a supportive, dynamic environment
- A team player who values collaboration and supporting colleagues
- Experience is welcomed but not essential—a willingness to learn and work together is key
Requirements:
- Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse.
How you’ll be supported
- A leadership and mentoring team of ENs, RNs, and CNSs providing regular feedback and support
- A dedicated ward Clinical Nurse Educator during hours, plus after-hours educator support across the hospital
- A ward Case Manager assisting with patient flow, complex discharges, and reducing length of stay
- Access to specialty expertise through a Nurse Practitioner in non-invasive ventilation and cystic fibrosis, a CNC in COPD and asthma, and Respiratory Liaison Nurses for conditions such as cystic fibrosis, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and COPD
Benefits of joining F2
- Strong commitment to professional development, including support for RN progression and specialty skills attainment
- Regular in-services on both specialty and general nursing topics
- Opportunities for additional shifts if desired
- A collaborative and supportive team environment focused on excellence in care
What we can offer you
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:
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
- 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
- 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 Lindsay Rowsell on Lindsay.Rowsell@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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.
We recognise and respect the continuing connection to land, water and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and its interconnectedness to health and wellbeing. We pay our respects to the Elders who hold and share the cultural knowledge, heritage, beliefs, and the relationship with the land. We acknowledge the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within our District, the staff who work with us and the Aboriginal services and organisations who partner with us to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our footprint. We celebrate the strength, diversity, resilience, and cultural beliefs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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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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 Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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