Join our friendly and efficient team at Kurri Kurri District Hospital, a well-regarded rural hospital providing compassionate care to our community.
Remuneration: $72, $101,299.48 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Kurri Kurri District Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ597544
Applications Close: Sunday, 7th September 2025
As a Registered Nurse in our Emergency Department, you'll be joining a team that handles around 3,000 patients per year. The role requires someone who is experienced, confident, and ready to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
A typical week will see you working a variety of morning and afternoon shifts, rotating across a 7-day roster. You'll have the opportunity to manage patient care independently with the support of your colleagues, as well as access to clinical and operational support both onsite and remotely through My Emergency Doctor for patient assessments and reviews. You will be supported by your Direct Line Manager, our After Hours Coordinators and our Clinical Nurse Educators. We provide an on-site orientation and have access to training from the Rural Critical Care CNE's and opportunity to attend internal and external educational opportunities.
Key responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality care in a dynamic Emergency Department setting
* Work both independently and collaboratively with a team of skilled professionals
* Participate in the management and treatment of emergency cases, providing hands-on care and assessments
* Collaborate with the broader hospital team, including the After Hours Coordinators and Clinical Nurse Educators, to ensure optimal patient outcomes
* Engage with patients and families with kindness, professionalism, and empathy
About you:
We are seeking a Registered Nurse with a strong background in Emergency Department nursing who is passionate about patient care and has a calm, confident, and compassionate approach to their work. Experience in Emergency Nursing with a strong clinical background is a must.
Essential criteria:
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
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. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
* Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
* ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
* 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
* Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
* Fitness Passport
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
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3) This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered
4) An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary full-time and part-time vacancies
5) 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:
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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.
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 or
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.
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.
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