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Step into a rewarding career as an Enrolled Nurse, where you'll deliver patient-centred rehabilitation care, build advanced specialist skills, and thrive with the support of a dedicated expert team.
Remuneration: $32.79 - $35.63 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Hours Per Week: 28
Location: John Hunter Hospital | Rankin Park Centre | Awabakal Country
Requisition ID: REQ595088
Applications Close: Monday 1st September 2025
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.
About the role: Enrolled Nurse - Rehabilitation Services
As an Enrolled Nurse, you will play an integral role within our multidisciplinary team, engaging with patients to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation care plans. You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care that promotes positive outcomes aligned with individual patient goals.
Join an innovative and specialist team providing best practice rehabilitation for patients recovering from Acute Stroke, Limb Amputation, new or chronic Neurological Disorders, and Aged Care needs. You will have the opportunity to develop advanced rehabilitation skills with a strong focus on enablement in the inpatient setting.
Benefit from a dedicated specialist rehabilitation education team offering targeted learning opportunities, alongside preceptorship from a Clinical Nurse Specialist to support your successful transition into the role.
Where You'll Be Working
Nestled within the vibrant John Hunter Hospital campus, the Rankin Park Centre offers a dynamic and connected working environment. Surrounded by the lush bushland of Newcastle, this modern facility is a hub of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in patient care - combining the convenience of a central location with the tranquillity of a scenic setting.
Rehabilitation Services at John Hunter Hospital Rankin Park Centre is the leading public Rehabilitation Unit in the Hunter. Rehabilitation is provided to patients following Stroke, Acquired Brain Injury, other neurological disorders, lower limb amputation, general debility and reconditioning for the adult age group.
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)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
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
Requirements
* Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with no notations regarding medications
If This Sounds Like You, We Would Love You to Apply:
* Dedicated, dynamic and seeking a rewarding opportunity to develop clinical expertise within the rehabilitation specialty.
* Team players with the ability to work towards and achieve patient goals.
* Able to recognise the early signs of deterioration and escalate patient care according to protocol.
* Problem solvers with excellent decision-making skills.
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can't wait to hear from you
Additional Information
1. 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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
2. An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
3. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or 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 this instance, you may only be offered employment 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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Charu Cherian on Charu.Cherian@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
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://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.
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 benefitssuch 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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