Surgical Registered Nurse - RN

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Job Description

Job Description

Surgical Registered Nurse Jobs – Multiple Locations | Hunter New England LHD (Travel Nurse Contracts)

Up to $68.49/hr + super + penalties + $1600 completion bonus | Travel nursing contracts NSW | Free accommodation and travel allowance

Join HealthX as an experienced Surgical Registered Nurse and secure high-paying travel nurse contracts in the Hunter New England region. These short-term regional NSW nursing contracts offer excellent hourly rates, fully covered travel and accommodation, and daily reimbursements — ideal for RNs seeking surgical ward travel nursing roles across the diverse network of Hunter New England Local Health District hospitals and services.

Why you’ll love this chance

- Up to $68.49 per hour + super + shift penalties
- $1600 HealthX completion bonus
- Travel nurse contracts with accommodation provided
- 6-12-week Surgical RN contracts in NSW – extensions available
- Work across multiple Hunter New England LHD hospitals
- Perfect for nurses seeking metropolitan, regional, rural, or travel nursing experience

About the Role

As a Travel Surgical Registered Nurse, you will deliver high-quality perioperative and post-operative nursing care across metropolitan, regional, and rural NSW hospitals. You’ll support patients throughout the surgical journey, manage post‑op recovery, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams in surgical and mixed medical‑surgical wards.

Key responsibilities

- Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative nursing care
- Monitor and manage post-surgical patients, including pain management
- Perform wound care, drains, and post-operative assessments
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and blood products
- Recognise and elevate deteriorating patients using clinical pathways
- Maintain accurate documentation in line with NSW Health policies

Locations – Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD)

Major / Tertiary & Referral Hospitals:

- John Hunter Hospital (Newcastle)
- John Hunter Children’s Hospital (Newcastle)
- Tamworth Hospital

Regional & District Hospital Services:

- Armidale Hospital
- Belmont Hospital
- Cessnock Hospital
- Maitland Hospital
- Manning Hospital (Taree)
- Muswellbrook Hospital
- Narrabri Hospital
- Scott Memorial Hospital (Scone)
- Singleton Hospital
- Glen Innes Hospital
- Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital
- Gunnedah Hospital
- Inverell Hospital
- Quirindi Hospital

Multipurpose & Smaller Sites (Examples):

- Barraba Multipurpose Service
- Bingara Multipurpose Service
- Boggabri Multipurpose Service
- Denman Multipurpose Service




- Guyra Multipurpose Service
- Merriwa Multipurpose Service
- Tingha Multipurpose Service
- Vegetable Creek Multipurpose Service
- Walcha Multipurpose Service
- Warialda Multipurpose Service

What you’ll need

- Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse – Division 1)
- Minimum 1 year recent Surgical or Medical-Surgical nursing experience
- Strong post‑operative assessment and clinical decision‑making skills
- Current working rights in Australia (urgent, non‑sponsorship role)

About HealthX

HealthX is a trusted Australian healthcare employer specialising in regional, rural, and travel nursing contracts. We directly employ our nurses and partner with NSW Health Local Health Districts across the state.

Our nurses are supported by dedicated consultants, consistent contracts, and the opportunity to grow their careers while delivering top‑quality care to communities across NSW.

Why choose travel nursing in Hunter New England LHD

- Enhanced surgical exposure across metropolitan and regional settings
- Broader scope of practice in diverse surgical units
- Professional development and leadership opportunities
- Experience vibrant cities, coastal towns, and inland communities while advancing your surgical nursing career

Your passion for whole‑of‑person care will find a place to grow with us, where mutual respect and deep relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Knowing how important open communication and teamwork is, you will join a team of experienced colleagues whose passion has created a positive and supportive environment.

We recognise you are a growing professional as well, so our home managers and clinical leaders will take the time to coach and mentor you, and actively encourage your continued clinical learning, operational capability building and career progression.

We are a not‑for‑profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family at Redhead, in the Hunterregion of NSW, on a permanent part‑time basis, working night shift.

THE ESSENTIALS

- AHPRA registration




- Must be available to work night shifts. Week One Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. Week Two Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
- Minimum of two years' experience as a Registered Nurse in a Residential Aged Care setting (or similar)
- Experience leading a small team and comfortable providing guidance and direction
- Proven skills in clinical care, clinical decision and palliation
- First Aid and CPR certificates are required

WHAT WE OFFER

At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around ‘Five Pillars’ – mind, body, financial, social and career.

- Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body
- 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave)
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Up to 5 days paid Fertility leave
- Up to 3 days paid Community Service leave each year
- Up to 4 days paid Compassionate leave
- Extra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon Day
- Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
- Work/life balance. Options to work morning, afternoon or night shifts
- Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay. Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how:
- Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
- Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
- Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport.
- Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.
- Quarterly gifts, including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad‑hoc gifts from time to time.
- Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more!
- Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
- Learning, learning, learning. Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey!
- Get recognised for your great work! Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
- Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.
- Locations across NSW and QLD. If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes

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