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Join our dynamic team, where your expertise and compassion will shape life-changing care for children, empower families, and leave a lasting impact every single day
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: John Hunter Children's Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ589412
Closing Date: Sunday 31st August 2025
About The Role
In this dynamic role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering exceptional care to children facing a diverse range of medical conditions. Your responsibilities will include assessing, monitoring, and meticulously documenting each patient's health journey to ensure the highest standards of care.
Beyond clinical duties, you will work closely with families, offering education, emotional support, and compassionate guidance to empower them throughout their healthcare experience. Collaboration is at the heart of this role, as you partner with a multidisciplinary team to design and implement tailored care plans that meet the unique needs of every child.
Join a dedicated team where your expertise and empathy combine to create meaningful, life-changing impacts for children and their families. Every day, your work will embody care that truly makes a difference.
Where You'll Be Working
Step into a world of unparalleled paediatric care at John Hunter Children's Hospital (JHCH), a premier tertiary-level facility located in the vibrant heart of Newcastle, NSW. Renowned for its excellence, JHCH is the cornerstone of specialised medical, surgical, trauma, and neonatal care for children across Northern NSW, setting new standards in healthcare innovation and compassion.
Beyond the exceptional work, Newcastle presents an enviable lifestyle. Envision yourself immersed in a city framed by pristine beaches, tranquil lakes, and lush bushland. This unique setting offers a seamless blend of professional success and personal rejuvenation, making it the perfect place to thrive.
At JHCH, you'll find purpose and passion intertwined. Our hospital features:
Ward J1: Children's Surgical and Oncology Ward
Ward J2: Adolescent Ward, Day Stay, and Sleep Unit
Ward H1: Children's Medical Ward
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Together, these wards provide comprehensive, specialised care for children, young people, and their families. Supported by a multidisciplinary team of skilled nursing, medical, allied health, and administrative professionals, we deliver care that is not only clinically excellent but also family-focused, ensuring every child and their loved ones feel empowered and supported.
Elevate your career by joining a team dedicated to shaping the future of paediatric healthcare while embracing a lifestyle that feeds your soul. Discover the perfect harmony of purpose and paradise at John Hunter Children's Hospital.
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
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
As a valued member of our team, you will benefit from a comprehensive orientation program designed to set you up for success. With the guidance of supportive managers, a dedicated education team, and experienced local nursing mentors, you'll feel empowered every step of the way. We are committed to closing any knowledge gaps through tailored education and training, while encouraging and fostering your ongoing professional development to help you thrive in your career.
Requirements
Our successful candidate will possess the following:
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
If This Sounds Like You, We Would Love You to Apply
* If you are a compassionate and highly skilled nurse with a passion for paediatric care, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.
* This role calls for exceptional communication and teamwork abilities, paired with empathy, dedication, and a genuine commitment to making a difference in the lives of children and their families.
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can't wait to hear from you
Additional Information
* Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
* 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.
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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: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific 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 HNELHD 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 or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE 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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