Registered Nurse - Outpatient
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time & Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74.317.94 - $104,336.27 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 32
Location: The Maitland Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ635161
Applications Close: Sunday 15th February 2026.
Where you will be working:
Maitland Hospital offers a comprehensive outpatient service providing a wide range of healthcare services, including general medicine, maternity, mental health, and orthopaedics.
The Maitland Outpatient Service is located on the Ground Level of Maitland Hospital, Metford. Clinics operate Monday to Friday between 0800 and 16:30 hours. The service is supported by a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in an outpatient setting.
About the role:
The Registered Nurse will work across multiple outpatient specialties and play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to patients. An understanding of wound care is required to support clinical practice within the outpatient environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing comprehensive nursing care to outpatients across a range of specialties
- Supporting and coordinating clinical workflows within the outpatient clinics
- Performing wound assessments and wound management in line with best practice
- Advocating for and supporting the use of telehealth where appropriate
- Contributing to patient education, discharge planning, and continuity of care
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and complying with relevant policies and standards
The role reports to the Outpatients Nurse Manager and is professionally supported by a Clinical Coordinator, with comprehensive orientation to the outpatient service and hospital systems, ongoing clinical guidance and mentorship, and access to relevant education and professional development opportunities.
What we're looking for:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a collaborative and team-focused approach, and a responsive, supportive attitude towards both colleagues and patients.
Essential:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Demonstrated clinical nursing experience relevant to an outpatient setting
- Sound understanding of professional nursing standards and clinical governance
Desirable / can be worked towards:
- Experience in wound care management
- Experience working across multiple specialties
- Previous exposure to outpatient or ambulatory care settings
- Experience or interest in telehealth models of care
The Perks
✅ Proximity to shopping and other services
✅ Sustainable Healthcare - Together towards zero
✅ Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-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
Need more 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 Racheal Byers on racheal.byers@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.
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