Position Title: Enrolled Nurse - Transition to Practice Employment Type:

Permanent Full or Part Time, contract and or casual

Remuneration:

from $75,011 per annum (pro rata)

Location:

Various regional and rural locations

Applications Close:

20th October 2026 (Midnight)

Begin Your Enrolled Nursing Career With Support Are you a newly qualified Enrolled Nurse or completing your Diploma of Nursing within the next three months, and ready to transition into professional practice? Are you an Enrolled Nurse looking to move into the Acute Health Sector?

Hunter New England Health’s Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice opportunities are designed to help you move from study into the workplace with the support, practical experience and professional development needed to build your confidence as an Enrolled Nurse.

You’ll join an experienced nursing team and receive support as you consolidate your knowledge, strengthen your clinical skills and adjust to the responsibilities of professional practice.

Your Transition to Practice As an Enrolled Nurse, you’ll be a valued member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing safe, high-quality and patient-centred care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

During Your Transition, You’ll Have Opportunities To

Consolidate the clinical skills developed during your Diploma of Nursing

Build confidence in clinical decision-making, communication and time management

Learn from experienced Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses, educators and other healthcare professionals

Develop your understanding of local clinical practices, policies and models of care

Participate in workplace learning and professional development





Reflect on your practice and identify goals for your ongoing development

Establish a strong foundation for your future nursing career

You’ll work across a seven-day rotating roster, gaining valuable experience in a clinical environment while becoming an increasingly confident and capable member of the nursing team.

Why Begin Your Career With Hunter New England Health? Hunter New England Health offers diverse clinical environments, from smaller rural and multipurpose services to larger regional hospitals. This provides an opportunity to begin your career in a setting that suits your interests while contributing to the health and wellbeing of local communities.

Beginning your career with us gives you the opportunity to:

Gain valuable clinical experience while being supported in your transition

Learn within welcoming and experienced nursing teams

Build a solid professional foundation

Experience nursing in regional or rural communities

Explore future clinical and career pathways across a large and diverse health district

Make a meaningful contribution to the care of patients, families and communities

Available Locations Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice opportunities are available across a range of Hunter New England Health facilities.





Please use the links below to learn more about each location:

Armidale Hospital

Belmont Hospital

Cessnock Hospital

Gunnedah Hospital

Kurri Kurri Hospital

Maitland Hospital

Moree Hospital

Narrabri Hospital

Manilla Multipurpose Service

Muswellbrook Hospital

Tamworth Hospital

Tomaree Community Hospital

Werris Creek Multipurpose Service

Some locations may be eligible for incentives under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

As part of the recruitment process, you’ll have the opportunity to nominate your preferred location. Appointments will be subject to position availability and service requirements.

Transition Support From Day One Your transition from student to Enrolled Nurse is an important stage of your career. From your first day, you’ll be welcomed into your facility and supported by your Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) and experienced nursing colleagues.

The transition experience will vary between facilities according to local services and workforce arrangements.

At larger hospitals, including Armidale, Belmont, Maitland and Tamworth, support may include formal Transition to Practice arrangements such as structured rotations, dedicated education and targeted professional development.

At smaller rural and regional facilities, you’ll benefit from personalised support, hands-on learning and the opportunity to work closely with experienced, close-knit teams.

Depending on your placement, learning and development opportunities may include:

Orientation and local clinical education

Bedside learning and support from experienced nursin

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