Registered Nurse - Trans and Gender Diverse Health Service
Embrace a truly meaningful career as a Registered Nurse at Maple Leaf House, where you will flourish within an exceptional, gender-affirming multi-disciplinary team committed to empowering and transforming the lives of young people.
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until September 2026
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Maple Leaf House | Hamilton Campus | Awabakal Country
Requisition ID: REQ614204
Applications Close: Monday 27th October 2025
About the role: Registered Nurse - Maple Leaf House
At Maple Leaf House, you will be part of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team comprising psychology, psychiatry, social work, speech pathology, dietetics, and specialist nursing and medical professionals, all supported by a dedicated administrative team.
We are seeking a compassionate and gender-affirming Registered Nurse (RN) to join this unique and inclusive service. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care by assessing and monitoring health status and vital signs, administering medications, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and working collaboratively with fellow healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
As our Registered Nurse, you will be fully supported by experienced Clinical Nurse Consultants and a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, ensuring you have the guidance, resources, and professional development opportunities needed to thrive in this specialised environment.
Where you’ll be working:
Maple Leaf House stands as one of only two specialist service hubs in NSW dedicated to delivering holistic, outpatient care for young people up to 25 years who are transgender, gender diverse, or gender exploring. Operated through the esteemed John Hunter Children’s Hospital, this service provides compassionate, inclusive, and comprehensive support tailored to each individual’s journey.
Nestled in the heart of Hamilton East, Maple Leaf House enjoys a prime community location that blends convenience with charm. Just minutes from the vibrant Newcastle CBD and a short stroll to the iconic coastline, Hamilton East offers the perfect balance of accessibility, lifestyle, and connection. With leafy streets, a welcoming community spirit, and close proximity to cafés, schools, and cultural spaces, this setting provides a supportive and enriching environment for both staff and the young people they serve.
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)
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
Requirements:
Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:
- High motivation and a genuine passion for supporting adolescents and young people who are transgender, gender diverse, or gender exploring.
- A strong commitment to inclusive, person-centred, and gender-affirming care.
- Empathy, professionalism, and the ability to build trust with vulnerable young people and their families.
- An understanding of trans healthcare and the challenges faced by this group (or a willingness to develop this knowledge).
- A collaborative approach, working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary 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.
- 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.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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For role related queries or questions contact Margaret Allwood on margaret.allwood@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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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.
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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