Enrolled Nurse

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), 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
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Superannuation contributions
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.

About the role:

We are seeking dedicated nursing staff to join our team in the transit lounge. Ideal candidates should thrive in a fast-paced environment with a high patient turnover each shift. 

Your responsibilities will include managing various organisational tasks necessary for patient discharge, such as obtaining allied health clearances, preparing discharge medications, completing medical and nursing summaries, and coordinating transport. If you are organised and able to work efficiently to ensure timely discharges, we would love to hear from you!

You will be supported in this role by the NUM. My health learning and in-service opportunities will be provided with the option to increase skills as required.



Where you’ll be working:

Manning Transit Lounge is a dedicated unit of 7 beds/chairs, including one private room, staffed by two nursing professionals at all times. This specialised facility plays a vital role in ensuring safe and efficient patient discharges from Manning Hospital. By streamlining the discharge process, the Transit Lounge not only enhances patient flow but also helps maintain timely access to acute inpatient bed capacity. Our team is committed to providing exceptional care and support during this transitional phase, ensuring that patients receive the attention they need as they prepare to return home or move to other facilities.

The Transit Lounge consists of shifts from 08:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. This area plays a pivotal role in the safe and efficient discharge of patients to their homes or other facilities.

If the below sounds like you, we’d LOVE to see you apply: 

• You provide best practice nursing care within professional boundaries and in accordance with ANCSI competencies, legal and ethical parameters and NSW Health and HNE Health policies and procedures.
• You have a proven ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• You possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• You help patients and their families understand clinical care and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
• You use materials and equipment wisely to make the most of limited resources.
• You maintain accurate detailed patient reports and records to meet legislative requirements and ensure continuity of safe patient care delivery.
• You are comfortable working with patients who exhibit challenging behaviours.
• You are committed to the CORE values and the Excellence Framework. 

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, job share arrangements will be considered.
• 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.
  
  
  

Information for Applicants: 

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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.