Enrolled Nurse Opportunities Cessnock District Hospital

A Career with Variety, Growth, and Purpose!

Employment Type: Permanent Full time / Part time & Casual Opportunities Available
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $33.78 - $36.70 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging 
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Cessnock District Hospital 
Requisition ID: REQ663207

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis 

Your Next Career Move Starts Here

This is an exciting time to join Cessnock District Hospital as the hospital undergoes a major redevelopment, this is your chance to be part of something exciting. The redevelopment will include an expanded ED, operating theatres and day surgery spaces, two new inpatient wards, a sterilising services unit, a new medical imaging service and a modern pharmacy, designed to support the growing population in the Hunter region.

💙 Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Supportive Team Environment – Join a close-knit and collaborative team where everyone works together to support each other in delivering safe, high-quality patient care in a busy rural hospital setting.

Diverse Clinical Experience – Gain exposure to a broad range of clinical presentations and develop your skills across a fast-paced rural environment, with ongoing support from experienced nursing and multidisciplinary teams.

Make a Difference in the Community – Build meaningful relationships with patients, families, and the local community while providing compassionate care where it is truly valued.

Positive and Respectful Workplace Culture – Be part of a workplace that values teamwork, communication, kindness, and mutual respect, where staff are encouraged to learn, contribute, and support one another every day.

Hear From Our Team

“We have a very good supportive team and it's a very supportive environment, everyone works together as a team and we want to make sure that at the end of the day everyone goes home with a smile on their face. I love working on the surgical ward, it's very fast-paced, we get a mix of medical surgical patients and we get a lot of wounds, so there's a good variety and mix of different types of patients that we look after.

- Current Enrolled Nurse, Surgical Services
 

“What I love most about working here is the small hospital, country-town feel. Everybody knows each other, people are incredibly friendly and supportive, and it really feels like a second home.

- NUM, Medical and Surgical Services

💼 EN Opportunities – Find your Perfect Fit

Discover the clinical specialty that aligns with your passion — or take the opportunity to explore a new and rewarding pathway. Cessnock offers a diverse range of fulfilling opportunities across:

• Surgical – Supportive, dynamic, and ideal for developing strong acute skills
• Medical – Diverse presentations and a team committed to high-quality care
• Emergency Department – managing a diverse range of clinical presentations in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
• Close Observation unit – True variety with acute, aged care, and emergency presentations.


The Perks
✅ Sustainable Healthcare - Together towards zero 
✅ Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
✅ 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
✅ Paid parental leave to support your next big chapter (for eligible 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