Feel supported from day one while growing your skills and career with our welcoming Cessnock team!
Employment Type
: Temporary Full Time and Part Time until October ****
Position Classification
: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration
: $***** - $***** + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week
: up to 38
Location:
Cessnock District Hospital
Requisition ID
: REQ******
Applications Close:
Sunday 10th May ****
About the Opportunity
Looking to explore a new working environment, build your skills, or see if a role is the right long-term fit for you?
This temporary opportunity at Cessnock District Hospital offers a supportive way to step into a new team, with the potential for contract extensions and opportunities across other wards within the facility.
Located just a short distance from the beautiful Hunter Valley vineyards, Cessnock is a vibrant regional town surrounded by countryside, offering affordable dining, accommodation, and a welcoming community lifestyle.
Cessnock District Hospital is a 46-bed facility providing emergency, surgical, and general medical care to the region's growing population.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Enrolled Nurse to join our Medical & Surgical teams, each consisting of 16 beds.
This role is ideal for someone who is:
Looking to trial a temporary position before committing longer term
Interested in expanding their experience across different clinical areas
Passionate about patient-centred care and teamwork
Adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn current skills
You will work alongside a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team and collaborate with a range of clinical and non-clinical professionals.
We value positive working relationships and are looking for someone who communicates sensitively and effectively with patients, families, carers, and colleagues.
What we can offer you
A supportive and welcoming team environment
Ongoing education, training, and mentorship from the Nurse Unit Manager and experienced colleagues




Opportunities to gain new clinical skills and broaden your experience
The chance to explore future opportunities and possible contract extensions into other wards within the hospital
A great opportunity to see if Cessnock and our team are the right fit for your career goals
If you are a motivated Enrolled Nurse looking for a flexible opportunity within a supportive hospital environment, we would love to hear from you.
Essential Requirements:
Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse.
The Perks
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Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
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Proximity to shopping and other services
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Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
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4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
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Salary packaging options
-
up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
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Fitness Passport
for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Need more information?
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Position Description
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applying
for this position
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Yasmin Glover on
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Information for Applicants:
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 Recent 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.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).
For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

Stepping Up Website
is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health.
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This is a Category A position
.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with
NSW Health policy directive
PD****_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
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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.
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