Registered Nurse - Belmont Emergency Department
Join a high-performing, close-knit emergency team in beautiful lakeside Belmont, where your growth is nurtured, and your wellbeing truly matters.
Employment Type: Permanent & Temporary, Full Time & Part Time plus Casual Opportunities
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging + Allowances
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ594025
Location: Belmont Hospital
Closing: Thursday, 21st August 2025 | Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis
Join a tight-knit team in a high-performing ED, in one of Newcastle’s most liveable suburbs.
Are you a compassionate and collaborative Registered Nurse with a passion for emergency care? Belmont Hospital Emergency Department is calling you. With 30,000 presentations per year, this Level 3 ED offers the perfect balance of clinical variety without the overwhelm of a major trauma centre, here, you're more than just a number.
Why Belmont ED?
- 20 treatment spaces, including 2 resus bays
- Fast Track Model of Care, Primary Physiotherapy, and an advanced NP model
- Strong teamwork culture – no divisions here, just one high-performing team
- Real support – from leadership, mentors, and colleagues alike
- Exceptional clinical outcomes – we’re known for our high TOC levels and patient flow
- 12 Clinical Nurse Specialists with niche portfolios and mentoring capacity
- Allocated mentors, ED Clinical Nurse Educator, and dedicated study days
- Career progression from acute care to resus, triage, and clinical initiatives
- 2 days supernumerary on commencement to help you settle in and learn the ropes
Previous ED experience is desirable, but if you bring compassion, a strong sense of teamwork, and a caring nature, we’ll nurture the rest.
Why Live and Work in Belmont?
Just a short drive from Newcastle, Belmont offers the best of both worlds.
Nestled between Lake Macquarie and the ocean, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, coastal lifestyle with endless opportunities for paddleboarding, surfing, fishing, or lakeside walks. With excellent schools, cafes, and a true community feel, it’s a place where work-life balance actually exists.
What Our Team Say:
“This is the most supportive workplace I’ve ever been in.”
“Fiona (our manager) really looks after us – we’re like family here.”
“People genuinely care. That’s why turnover is so low.”
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. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part 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
Flexible rostering, upskilling opportunities, and true support every step of the way.
Apply now and join a high-achieving ED where your growth is nurtured, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your contributions are truly valued.
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For role related queries or questions contact Fiona Mitchell on Fiona.Mitchell@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 Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
