Enrolled Nurse

Enrolled Nurse – Night Shift (Winter Surge Beds) – Targeted

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Remuneration: $ $35.63 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time until November 2025

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Location: John Hunter Hospital, Awabakal Country

Requisition ID: REQ596659

Applications Close: Sunday 7 September 2025

Equity and inclusion: This position is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply to promote equal access.

About the role – Enrolled Nurse – Night Shift (Winter Surge Beds)

Embrace the calm and consistency of permanent night shift work as an Enrolled Nurse in our Winter Surge Beds team, located within the Endoscopy and Cardiac Cath Lab unit at John Hunter Hospital. You will deliver individualised, high-quality patient care under the guidance of experienced Registered Nurses, and be supported by a Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Nurse Educators who provide leadership, mentorship, and ongoing development. Enjoy the work-life balance that night duty offers while thriving in a collaborative and well-supported team.

Where You'll Be Working

Nestled in New Lambton Heights, John Hunter Hospital serves the Hunter region with a world-class facility that combines care with accessibility. It offers a supportive environment for patient care and professional growth.

What Hunter New England Health offers

• 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)
  
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
  
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – supporting work-life balance
  
• Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
  
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
  

Requirements

• Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed where applicable) with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
  

What you'll bring

• Compassionate and caring, with a genuine commitment to patient-centred care
  
• Detail-oriented, ensuring safe and effective treatment
  
• Professional and ethical, upholding high standards in every interaction
  
• Positive and proactive, with energy, resilience and a can-do attitude
  
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and manage time in a dynamic environment
  
• Available for permanent night shift, embracing the stability and routine it provides
  

Bring your dedication, professionalism and heart for healthcare to our team. We'd love to hear from you

Additional Information

• Eligible Enrolled Nurses at John Hunter Hospital can apply for a $3,000 Transition to Practice Education Scholarship (pro-rata for part-time) to support their career development
  
• An eligibility list may be created for future temporary vacancies
  
• Hunter New England Health is committed to child-safe practices and inclusive employment
  
• We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds; if you need accommodations in the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply
  
• To be eligible for employment you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have an eligible visa. We do not sponsor temporary visa holders for this position
  

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
  
• Find out more about applying for this position
  

For role-related queries contact Belinda Owen at

Information for Applicants

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

Stepping Up is a NSW Health resource to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions. For more information, visit:

This is a Category A position. Applicants may be assessed for compliance with NSW Health policy PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy.

Salary packaging is available to eligible employees and may increase take-home pay. For details contact SalaryPackagingPLUS at or

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