Overview
Step into a rewarding career as a Registered Nurse at Rankin Park Centre, where your passion for person-centred care meets a collaborative culture driven by excellence, innovation, and purpose.
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time until February 2026
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: John Hunter Hospital | Rankin Park Centre | Awabakal Country
Requisition ID: REQ604975
Applications Close: Sunday 21st September 2025
Note: This position 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
As a Registered Nurse at the Rankin Park Centre (RPC), you will play a pivotal role within a professional, forward-thinking team committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care. RPC promotes a vibrant culture of continuous learning, where staff are empowered to engage in quality improvement, contribute to research, and apply evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes.
In this role, you will:
* Develop tailored, person-centred care plans by identifying each patient\'s unique challenges and strengths.
* Support patients in regaining independence by encouraging them to attempt tasks at their own pace, fostering confidence and autonomy.
* Break down complex tasks into manageable steps to enable steady, measurable progress.
* Set achievable, patient-driven goals that inspire motivation and celebrate milestones.
* Provide ongoing feedback and positive reinforcement to empower patients throughout their journey.
* Ensure timely access to essential aids, equipment, and resources that support recovery.
* Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver seamless, coordinated, and safe discharge planning.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while advancing your professional skills in a supportive and innovative environment.
Where You'll Be Working
Nestled within the John Hunter Hospital campus, the Rankin Park Centre offers a dynamic and connected working environment. RPC forms part of John Hunter Hospital's Medical and Interventional Services within the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD). RPC provides a comprehensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation service, with teams of medical, nursing, allied health, and support professionals working with patients and their families to empower independence.
Requirements
Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
Benefits and Additional Information
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply and will provide accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process on request. For confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process, contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a current NZ passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Temporary visa holders will be offered in line with visa conditions. We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.
Additional information: An eligibility list may be created for future temporary vacancies; some policies and requirements apply to Category A positions as per NSW Health directives.
How to Apply
Click here for the Position Description. For role-related queries, contact Jodi Shipp at Jodi.Shipp@health.nsw.gov.au. For assistance with addressing selection criteria, visit the provided resources in the job posting.
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