Build your renal nursing skills in a supportive team where you can make a lasting difference.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 32

Requisition ID: REQ692981

Location: Manning Hospital Taree

Closing Date: Tuesday 6****th October 2026

About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse to join our vibrant and collaborative Renal Service.

Our team of 20–24 passionate Registered and Enrolled Nurses delivers safe, compassionate care across multiple locations, supporting patients throughout their renal journey.

Our service includes

- Nita Reed Renal Unit – a 10-bed community and outpatient unit providing care for secure dialysis patients.
- Forster Satellite Unit – a six-bed unit within a private hospital, providing independent care for highly stable patients.

You’ll be joining a multicultural team known for genuine patient advocacy, a warm and inclusive workplace culture and strong connections with our patients and each other. We enjoy celebrating milestones, sharing achievements and creating a supportive environment where everyone feels valued. This role offers morning and afternoon shifts, Monday to Saturday, with no night duty and no on-call, providing the opportunity to build your renal nursing career while maintaining work-life balance.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Renal Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients receiving haemodialysis.

You will

- Prepare and set up dialysis machines and equipment.
- Provide care for a patient load of approximately 1:3 to 1:4.
- Monitor and record vital signs, including blood pressure and weight.
- Support patients throughout their 4.5–5.5 hour dialysis treatments.
- Perform cannulation and develop your renal vascular access skills.
- Provide care within a primary nursing model.
- Participate in daily safety huddles and contribute to a strong culture of clinical safety.
- Monitor patients throughout treatment and recognise and respond to changes in their condition.
- Build therapeutic relationships with patients and support their ongoing wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary renal team.
- Contribute to education, quality improvement and secure clinical practice.

About You We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse who enjoys building meaningful relationships with patients and working as part of a close-knit team.

You will bring

- Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.




- A current unrestricted driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
- The ability to work effectively within a primary nursing model.
- A willingness to develop your renal nursing knowledge and clinical skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively within a diverse multidisciplinary team.
- A genuine interest in supporting patients living with chronic kidney disease and undergoing dialysis.

Renal experience is highly regarded, however we also welcome experienced Registered Nurses who are passionate about developing their skills in renal nursing. You’ll be supported from day one with buddying alongside a Senior RN to help build your confidence and clinical skills. Ongoing support is available from our NUM, Clinical NUM, CNE, CNC and CNS, with access to professional development and opportunities to grow your renal nursing career.

What we can offer you:

Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

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 The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Additional Information 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.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.

Hunter Current 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 [email protected] for confidential support.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Hannah Morris on [email protected]

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description . For assistance addressing selection criteria

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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.

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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