Enrolled Nurse
Join our team as an Enrolled Nurse and make a meaningful impact every day by delivering exceptional patient care with compassion, dedication, and professionalism.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanant part time and casual opportunities available.
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $65,024 - $70,655 per annum + 11.5% super + Salary packaging
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ546790
Applications close: Tuesday 4th February 2025
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;
- 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)
- Access to free off street parking
- 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
About us:
Cessnock, a vibrant town near the Hunter Valley vineyards, offers a great blend of countryside charm, affordable dining, and accommodation. The Cessnock District Hospital, a 64-bed facility, provides essential medical services to the local community, including emergency, surgical, and general care. They are seeking a proactive and dedicated Enrolled Nurse to join their tight-knit supportive team, making this a fantastic opportunity for healthcare professionals passionate about community care.
About the role:
Cessnock District Hospital is seeking compassionate and skilled Enrolled Nurses to join our 16-bed surgical unit. As integral members of our healthcare team, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care across a diverse range of cases, including urology, gynecology, dental procedures, general surgery, and endoscopies. Working collaboratively with nursing, medical, and allied health professionals, you will ensure the highest standards of care for patients, who typically have short stays of 1–2 nights. This role includes opportunities to contribute within both our primary surgical unit and surge bed unit during periods of increased demand, offering a dynamic and supportive environment to make a meaningful impact on patient recovery and outcomes.
Successful candidates will be supported by the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) and Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), with additional after-hours assistance from a CNE. The hospital is committed to fostering professional growth, offering ongoing training opportunities and support for further studies, ensuring staff have the resources to excel in their roles and advance their careers.
About you:
- An enthusiastic and dedicated individual who thrives under pressure and remains resilient in challenging situations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating positive, effective working relationships and possess the ability to adapt to different communication styles as well as able to communicate sensitively with patients and their families/carers.
- You will bring strong time management and organizational skills, essential for thriving in this dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Additional information:
- Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed where applicable) with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- 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.
- If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
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 Jennifer Whiting on Jennifer.Whiting@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
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.
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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