Position Overview
A Career with Variety, Growth, and Purpose! Your Next Career Move Starts Here.
This is an exciting time to join Cessnock District Hospital as the hospital undergoes a major redevelopment, which includes an expanded ED, operating theatres, day surgery spaces, two new inpatient wards, a sterilising services unit, a new medical imaging service and a modern pharmacy.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Hear from our team:
* "We have a very good supportive team and it's a very supportive environment, everyone works together as a team and we want to make sure that at the end of the day everyone goes home with a smile on their face. I love working on the surgical ward, it's very fast-paced, we get a mix of medical surgical patients and we get a lot of wounds, so there's a good variety and mix of different types of patients that we look after."
* "What I love most about working here is the small hospital, country-town feel. Everybody knows each other, people are incredibly friendly and supportive, and it really feels like a second home."
Employment Details
* Employment Type: Permanent Full time / Part time & Casual Opportunities Available
* Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
* Remuneration: $33.78 - $36.70 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
* Hours Per Week: Up to 38
* Location: Cessnock District Hospital
* Requisition ID: REQ663207
Clinical Opportunities
* Surgical – Supportive, dynamic, and ideal for developing strong acute skills
* Medical – Diverse presentations and a team committed to high-quality care
* Emergency Department – Managing a diverse range of clinical presentations in a fast-paced, rewarding environment
* Close Observation unit – True variety with acute, aged care, and emergency presentations
Responsibilities
As an Enrolled Nurse, you will provide patient care in a busy rural hospital, supporting a broad range of clinical presentations and developing skills across various multidisciplinary teams. You will work in fast‐paced settings such as surgical wards, medical and surgical services, and close observation units.
Benefits
* Sustainable Healthcare – Together towards zero
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part 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
Eligibility & Requirements
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in such a situation you may only be offered employment in line with your visa conditions and expiry date.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained in the position description.
Compliance & Policies
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 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. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‐being of children and young people and actively work to protect them from harm and abuse.
Contact Information
For role related queries or questions, contact Jennifer Whiting at Jennifer.Whiting@health.nsw.gov.au.
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