John Hunter Children?s Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join the Paediatric Immunology Service. This full time position provides an excellent opportunity to work within a highly skilled, friendly, and supportive multidisciplinary team that is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until April 2027
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ625455
Location: John Hunter Children's Hospital
Applications Close: Monday 12th January 2026

About the Service
The Paediatric Immunology Service provides specialised care to children and families with allergy and immunology conditions. The team is dedicated, hardworking, and places patients and families at the centre of all aspects of care. The successful applicant will work closely with medical staff and allied health professionals and will be supported by a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) and a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2).

About the Role
The Registered Nurse will contribute to the delivery of comprehensive paediatric immunology services, including:

- Assisting with paediatric food challenges
- Supporting outpatient clinics
- Providing patient and family education
- Performing and assisting with skin prick testing
- Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care

This role offers the opportunity to develop specialised skills in allergy and immunology nursing within a tertiary paediatric setting.

About You
To be successful in this role you will:

- Be a Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Demonstrate a keen interest in Allergy and Immunology nursing
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, families,



and the healthcare team
- Be motivated, hardworking, and adaptable, with a willingness to learn
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Show a commitment to professional development and a desire to build a career in Immunology nursing

Previous experience in paediatrics, allergy, or immunology is desirable but not essential, as education and support will be provided.

Why join us?

- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Strong clinical leadership and mentorship
- Opportunities for professional development and skill acquisition
- Employment with one of NSW?s leading paediatric health services

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
- 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

Additional Information

- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.




- 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.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Grahame on [email protected]

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

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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.

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 [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

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