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Join our NICU team to deliver compassionate, family-centred care while being fully supported with tailored education and mentorship to thrive in a dynamic, life-changing environment.
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, Temporary Part Time until September 2026
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: John Hunter Children's Hospital | Awabakal Country
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ599389
Applications Close: Wednesday 10th September 2025
About The Role
In this role, you will provide safe, compassionate, and family-centred care within the NICU, working collaboratively with patients, families, carers, and the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes.
You will be supported by the NICU Nurse Unit Managers, NICU Education Team, and the Manager of Newborn Services, with a comprehensive orientation and tailored education program designed to set you up for success.
Where You'll Be Working
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at John Hunter Children's Hospital in beautiful Newcastle, is one of the largest and busiest NICU's in NSW. This 43 bed unit provides Intensive Care support for newborns requiring medical and surgical care in the HNE and Mid North Coast area, and is the only tertiary NICU outside of Sydney. You will join a dynamic, passionate team of Health Professionals, in a newly refurbished, state-of-the-art Unit, with the latest health care technology, who are committed to providing excellent family centred care.
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:
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
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
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:
* You are self-motivated, flexible, adaptable, empathetic, and resilient, consistently demonstrating a commitment to evidence-based clinical practice.
* You possess high-level communication skills, both verbal and written, allowing you to engage effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can't wait to hear from you
Additional Information
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
* 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 Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au 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.
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Megan Young on Megan.Young@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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