Make a meaningful difference every shift - support patients on their journey in a friendly, community-focused rehab unit.
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $ $36.70 Per Hour + 12% Super + Casual Loading
Requisition ID: REQ610085
Location: Kurri Kurri Hospital
Closing: Sunday, 14th December 2025
About the Role
As a Casual Enrolled Nurse in our Rehabilitation Unit, you'll step into a role where every shift brings the opportunity to genuinely impact a patient's progress. This position is ideal for Enrolled Nurses (ENs) seeking flexible work arrangements while still being part of a team that values compassion, quality care, and professionalism. You'll deliver patient-focused rehabilitation support, work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to safe, structured recovery journeys for people regaining independence after illness or injury. Whether you're assisting with mobility, supporting daily care needs, or providing encouragement through each step of rehabilitation, your role will be central to restoring confidence, capability, and wellbeing.
About Us
Kurri Kurri District Hospital is a welcoming, community-centred facility providing a broad range of services including medical, rehabilitation, specialist surgical care, emergency, and allied health services. Serving the communities of Kurri Kurri, Abermain, Weston, and Heddon Greta, we take pride in offering high-quality, holistic healthcare close to home. The Rehabilitation Unit is supported by local General Practitioners, on-call medical coverage, and specialist Rehabilitation Consultant oversight, ensuring coordinated and patient-centred care.
Our workplace culture is friendly, supportive, and deeply connected to the local community. Staff value teamwork, reliability, and genuine kindness - creating an environment where new team members feel welcomed and supported from day one.
About the Location
Kurri Kurri is a historic township in the Hunter Region, famous for its rich mining heritage and more than 60 vibrant outdoor murals celebrating local life and history. The town blends small-town warmth with easy access to the Hunter Valley's wineries, rural landscapes, scenic drives, and thriving arts culture. Whether you're exploring a local café, enjoying the murals walk, or taking in the slower pace of regional living, Kurri Kurri offers charm, community, and convenience in equal measure.
About You
You have Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse. You have the qualifications and experience needed to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate care. You communicate well, work effectively in a team, and adapt easily to the varied nature of casual shifts. Most importantly, you're someone who values patient dignity, builds strong therapeutic relationships, and takes pride in supporting people through the often challenging but rewarding stages of rehabilitation. With your professionalism, flexibility, and commitment to patient-centred care, you'll be a valued member of our casual nursing team.
What We Can Offer You
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
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Hunter New England 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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