Registered Nurse
Bring your nursing expertise and your genuine interest in women’s health to a role where you can make meaningful connections, provide expert care, and help shape positive outcomes for women
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until July 2026
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: S36.38 - $51.08 per hour + 11.5% super + Salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ580815
Applications Close: Tuesday, 1st July 2025.
Where You’ll Be Working
The Maitland Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility that opened in 2022, built to meet the growing needs of communities across Maitland, Cessnock, Kurri Kurri, Muswellbrook, Dungog and Raymond Terrace. As one of the largest hospitals in the Hunter Valley, we offer a wide range of services including surgical, maternity, paediatrics, rehabilitation, mental health, renal care, coronary care, and a 24-hour Emergency Department.
You’ll enjoy working in a modern environment equipped with the latest technology, where you’re supported by experienced teams and surrounded by the natural beauty and lifestyle benefits of the Hunter region.
About the Role
We’re looking for a reliable and passionate Registered Nurse to join our 4A POD unit within the Maternity area at Maitland Hospital. You’ll be part of a small, supportive team caring for female surgical and medical patients across a 5-bed medical/surgical pod and a 5-bed surgical pod.
In this role, you’ll:
- Deliver comprehensive care to patients
- Administer medications and ensure accurate clinical documentation
- Coordinate patient discharges and referral pathways
- Collaborate with a dedicated nursing team
You'll be supported every step of the way with a comprehensive orientation, mandatory face-to-face education, and access to online learning to help you grow your confidence and skills.
About You
We are looking for nurses with a genuine interest in women’s health and a passion for providing high-quality, person-centred care. You enjoy working both independently and as part of a close-knit team, and you're comfortable adapting to the changing demands of a busy shift. Clear communication and teamwork come naturally to you, and you thrive in an environment where no two days are the same.
As part of our team, you’ll benefit from a supportive and welcoming work environment, opportunities for professional development, and access to modern resources that make it easier to deliver excellent care.
Essential Requirements:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
What we can offer you:
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 lease
- 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
Additional Information:
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and 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 Melissa Rigney on Melissa.Rigney@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
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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.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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