Registered Nurse - IV Access

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time and Casual opportunities available
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 27 Hours
Location: Maitland Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ657913
Applications Close: Sunday 3rd May 2026



Join the Maitland Vascular Access Team – A Unique Opportunity in a Growing Specialty

The Maitland Vascular Access Team is a nurse-led team inserting difficult intravenous access, Midlines and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters to the inpatients and Oncology Outpatients of the Maitland Hospital.  The Service is a Monday to Friday position from 0800-1630hrs or as otherwise negotiated.

This position offers a unique entry level into a specialty that comes along rarely. It offers a great opportunity to move into the realm of vascular access in a service that is still evolving. It is a Monday to Friday day shift position allowing improved work/life balance.

About the Role
The Vascular Access Team sits under the management of the peri-operative unit.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Patient assessment and device selection based on evidence-based frameworks and fiscal responsibilities

• Insertion of vascular access devices, including PIVC, Midlines and PICCs under strict asepsis

• Review and managing existing vascular access devices when concerns re: patency, infection, complications reported

• Adhere to local health policies and guidelines

• Complete database on patients serviced with a vascular access device

• Assist with stock levels and ordering of stock

• Participate in the development and review of clinical procedures and contribute to quality improvement

• Provide education to nursing staff, medical staff, patient and families.

• Promote best practice in vascular access and device care

• Support competency assessment and credentialling of staff

The successful candidate is expected to be able to backfill as required during periods of annual leave.

About You
The successful candidate will be:

• Motivated to improve patient outcomes
• Reflective in their clinical practice
• Process-driven, with the ability to remain flexible and solution-focused when problem solving
• Developing advanced vascular access skills (with support provided on the job)
• Building strong anatomical and physiological knowledge (with ongoing development opportunities)
• Committed to strict aseptic technique and infection prevention strategies
• Knowledgeable in vascular access devices, dressings, and appropriate alternatives
• An excellent communicator, able to engage effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team

Essential Requirement

• Demonstrated ability to insert peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC)

Desirable Skills

• Ultrasound-guided PIVC insertion
• PICC line insertion credentialling
• Midline insertion credentialling

Benefits
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) 

✅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