Registered Nurse - Winter Surge
Grow your confidence, expand your skills, and build your career with the personalised support a smaller hospital can offer!
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time and Part Time until October 2026
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Cessnock District Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ655254
Applications Close: Sunday 31st May 2026
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis
About the Opportunity
Looking for a supportive team where you can grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and see if a role is the right fit for you? This temporary Registered Nurse opportunity at Cessnock District Hospital offers the perfect chance to step into a welcoming environment, with potential opportunities to extend into other wards across the facility.
Located just a short distance from the stunning Hunter Valley vineyards, Cessnock offers a relaxed regional lifestyle with affordable dining, accommodation, and a strong sense of community.
Cessnock District Hospital is a 46-bed facility providing emergency, surgical, and general medical care to the area’s growing population. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Medical & Surgical teams, each consisting of 16 beds.
This position is ideal for someone who:
- Is looking to broaden their clinical experience in a supportive setting
- Wants the opportunity to trial a temporary role with potential for future opportunities
- Enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Is adaptable, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality patient-centred care
The successful applicant will be a hardworking and enthusiastic individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be confident building positive working relationships and able to communicate sensitively with patients, families, carers, and colleagues in a fast-paced clinical environment.
What we can offer you
- A friendly and supportive team culture
- Ongoing supported training, education, and mentorship from the Nurse Unit Manager and experienced colleagues
- Opportunities for skill advancement and career growth within a smaller hospital environment
- The ability to gain broad clinical exposure and hands-on experience across a variety of patient presentations
- Opportunities to work closely with senior staff and develop confidence in your practice
- Potential opportunities for contract extensions into other areas of the hospital
- A great opportunity to see if Cessnock District Hospital is the right long-term fit for you
If you are passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding opportunity within a collaborative and encouraging environment, we would love to hear from you!
Essential Requirements:
Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Registered Nurse.
The Perks
✅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)
✅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
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Yasmin Glover on Yasmin.Glover@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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.
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.
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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