Registered Nurse - Infusion Lounge/IV Team - Targeted
Registered Nurse - Infusion Lounge/IV Team - Targeted
Step into a specialised and rewarding role as a Registered Nurse – Infusion Lounge/IV Team, where your advanced clinical skills will shine in a dynamic unit delivering expert infusion therapy across diverse specialties.
Applications will not be reviewed until January 2026
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until May 2026
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: John Hunter Hospital | Awabakal Country
Requisition ID: REQ621572
Applications Close: Sunday 11th January 2026
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.
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
We provide culturally safe pathways for leadership and progression
About the role: Registered Nurse – Infusion Lounge/IV Team
Join a skilled and passionate multidisciplinary team within the Infusion Lounge, a small yet specialised unit located in the RNC North Block, Level 2. As a Registered Nurse in this dynamic environment, you will provide high-quality care to patients across a broad range of specialties requiring advanced infusion therapy.
Your responsibilities will include cannulation, preparation and administration of infusions, port access, PICC line management, and troubleshooting IV antibiotic infusers and central line complications. This is an excellent opportunity to develop and refine your clinical expertise in a supportive setting, guided by experienced Clinical Nurse Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Nurse Managers.
Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- IV cannulation qualifications desirable.
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:
- Competency in the insertion of peripheral cannulas.
- Competency in accessing totally implantable venous access devices.
- A passionate and motivated Registered Nurse, eager to learn and grow within a specialised clinical. environment.
- Demonstrates clear, articulate, and effective communication skills - both written and verbal.
- Confident in exercising sound clinical judgment and making autonomous decisions within your scope of practice.
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
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 Shalini Singh on Shalini.Singh1@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
Additional Information:
Interviews will be held mid to late January
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.
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.
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.
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.
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