Registered Nurse
Make a difference where specialist nursing meets innovation
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 24 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ693802
"This Position works across multiple sites - The John Hunter Hospital, Belmont Hospital, Maitland Hospital and Calvery Mater at Waratah."
Application close date: Sunday 4th of October 2026
Be part of something specialised
Ready to take your nursing career in a new direction?
Hunter New England Imaging (HNEI) is seeking a passionate Registered Nurse to join our experienced multidisciplinary team.
Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment where advanced technology, specialised nursing and exceptional patient care come together. Whether you bring experience in Interventional Radiology, Angiography or Operating Theatre, or are ready to develop new skills, you’ll be supported by an experienced team and dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator to grow your confidence and expertise.
What you'll be doing
Make a difference at every stage of the patient journey, delivering expert, compassionate care across diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Support patients before, during and after procedures.
- Develop your scrub, scout and Angiography skills.
- Monitor and respond to changing patient needs.
- Assist with cannulation, sedation and recovery care.
- Work closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in a seven-day rotating on-call roster.
About You
You’re a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration, strong clinical judgement and a passion for safe, person-centred care. Experience in Interventional Radiology, Medical Imaging, Angiography or Operating Theatre is highly regarded, but we also welcome nurses eager to develop their skills in this specialised area.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Demonstrated competency in intravenous cannulation, patient assessment and monitoring.
- Strong communication, teamwork and clinical decision-making skills.
- A commitment to safe, evidence-based care and professional practice.
- Advanced Life Support and airway management certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Willingness to develop sedation skills and obtain accreditation within three months of commencing.
Grow your specialist skills
You’ll be supported by an experienced team and a full-time Clinical Nurse Educator, with opportunities to develop skills in:
- Scrub and scout nursing
- Angiography and interventional procedures
- Procedural sedation and cannulation
- Patient assessment and monitoring
Join our team
If you're ready to broaden your nursing experience, develop specialist skills and make a meaningful difference to patients, we’d love to hear from you.
You'll enjoy:
- Working in a specialised and expanding area of healthcare.
- Exposure to advanced imaging technology and interventional procedures.
- Ongoing opportunities to develop your clinical skills and broaden your nursing experience.
- 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
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Adam Heaton on Adam.Heaton@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional information:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
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 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
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.
