Causal Enrolled Nurse - Rehabilitation Unit
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Employment Type : Casual
Position Classification : Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration : $33.78 - $36.70 Per Hour + 12% Super + Casual Loading
Requisition ID : REQ
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
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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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:
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Benefits
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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