Registered Nurse Opportunities - Targeted

We have a wide range of rewarding nursing opportunities for dedicated, committed, and collaborative nursing professionals across a variety of areas and specialties in both sub-acute and acute settings!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time, Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging (salary dependent on qualifications and experience)
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ510470
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis


Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.








The roles: As part of John Hunter Hospital's Nursing Team, you will benefit from working at one of the busiest tertiary referral hospitals in Australia, as you practice world-class healthcare within a supportive culture.

John Hunter Hospital is committed to providing each patient with exceptional care and service. Our nurses practice with the compassion that we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.

John Hunter Hospital is committed to prioritising ways to make our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees feel safe and supported and will be guided by the needs of the successful applicants.

Join a Nursing team committed to being the best that we can be.

We have immediate opportunities for Registered Nurses who have experience in the following areas:

• REHABILITATION (particularly for patients following stroke, acquired brain injury, and other neurological disorders - those with Functional Independence Measure / FIM accreditation highly regarded)
• RESPIRATORY and IMMUNOLOGY (which includes high-flow oxygen therapy and non-invasive ventilation)
• CARDIOLOGY
• NEUROSURGICAL and NEUROSCIENCE (caring for acute patients with complex neurological conditions)
• COLORECTAL, UPPER GI, and GENERAL SURGERY

Where you will be working: It's an exciting time to join our team!
John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6, tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital and is the largest hospital in the Hunter New England Local Health District. HNELHD has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute.
The NSW Government has committed $835 million to redevelop the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospital. The John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct project will transform healthcare services for Newcastle, the Greater Hunter Region, and Northern NSW communities.

Benefits: Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to start, grow, and develop your nursing career.

As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England, and Lower Mid North Coast.

As the largest employer in the region, we can offer you a great range of benefits including:

• ADO's each month (for full time employees).
• 4 weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time) and 6 weeks annual leave for eligible full time nurses.
• Continuing Education Allowance (CEA) for eligible nurses.
• Study and development leave.
• In-house training, learning and educational opportunities.
• Salary packaging options to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay - for more information visit SalaryPackagingPLUS! or email nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or phone 1300 40 25 23.
• Shift/overtime penalties, relevant allowances.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - counselling for you and your family.
• Fitness Passport program – access to discounted rates at gyms, pools, fitness classes and health and wellbeing services across NSW.

Requirements:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

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?

• Click here for the Registered Nurse Position Description.
• Find out more about applying for these positions.

For role-related queries or questions contact Michelle Curry on Michelle.Curry@health.nsw.gov.au.


Information for Applicants:
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.
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: http://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.
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Posted Date: 10/31/2024