Overview
Paediatric Registered Nurse role with NSW Health at John Hunter Children's Hospital, Newcastle, NSW. Role supports medical, surgical, trauma, and neurology care for paediatric patients and adolescents aged 13–18, including those with complex mental health needs in a dedicated unit.
Responsibilities
* Deliver expert surgical and medical paediatric care as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.
* Support young people with complex mental health needs, including those in the Eating Disorders program.
* Provide holistic, family-centred care and contribute to an orientation and ongoing paediatric training.
* Collaborate with Clinical Nurse Consultants (CNCs) and Clinical Nurse Educators (CNEs).
Requirements
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife with AHPRA.
* Flexibility to work a variety of shifts across a 7-day rotating roster.
* Strong team player with a patient-centred approach to nursing.
Details
* Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
* Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time until September 2026 and Casual Opportunities
* Position Classification: Registered Nurse
* Hours Per Week: Up to 38
* Location: John Hunter Children's Hospital | Awabakal Country, Newcastle
* Requisition ID: REQ602151
* Applications Close: Thursday 18th September 2025
Where You'll Be Working
John Hunter Children's Hospital (JHCH), a leading tertiary-level facility in Newcastle, NSW, delivering paediatric medical, surgical, trauma, and neonatal care to children in Northern NSW.
Benefits
* Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Paid parental leave for eligible employees
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) and 6 weeks annual leave for eligible full-time nurses
* Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional Information
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part-time and temporary part-time vacancies.
* If currently employed with Hunter New England Health in the same grade, check with the hiring manager about applying.
* Child Safe Standards and NSW Health policies apply; inclusive recruitment and accommodations available on request.
* Permanent eligibility requires Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or NZ citizenship with current NZ passport. Temporary visa holders may be considered only if no suitable local candidate is identified.
* We do not sponsor visas for this position.
How to Apply / Inquiries
For role queries, contact Derek Lowe at Derek.Lowe@health.nsw.gov.au. For assistance with addressing selection criteria, visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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