Enrolled Nurse

Come join our friendly and supportive team at Maitland Hospital as an Enrolled Nurse in Orthopaedics. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where your skills will be valued, and your professional growth supported

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time & Part Time Opportunities available

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $32.79 - $35.63 + 12% super + Salary packaging

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ597038

Applications close: Sunday, 17th August 2025

About The Role

Are you ready to be part of something new and exciting? We're looking for passionate and dedicated Enrolled Nurses to join our newly established Orthopaedics Unit – Ward 5A at The Maitland Hospital.

Whether you're experienced in orthopaedics or looking to step into this specialty, you'll be welcomed into a supportive and collaborative environment.

Education

You'll work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team and have access to our Transition Support Program and Education Team, empowering you to:

• Build your clinical confidence
• Enhance your skills
• Deliver excellent, person-centred care
• Grow your career in a hospital known for innovation and learning
  
  

This is more than a nursing job — it's an opportunity to help shape a new service and make a meaningful impact on patient recovery journeys.

About You

We're looking for motivated Enrolled Nurses who are:

Committed to delivering person-centred care

Team players with strong communication and collaboration skills

Reflective practitioners who strive for continuous improvement

Able to effectively prioritise and manage time in a fast-paced setting

Ready to engage in ongoing education and professional development

You'll also have the confidence and clinical judgment to escalate concerns appropriately and contribute to a culture of safety and excellence.

What You'll Need

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

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• A collaborative and nurturing team environment where your growth and wellbeing are valued
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated lease
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
  
  

Additional Information

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and 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 Jemma Currie on Jemma.Currie@health.nsw.gov.au

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

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.

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 nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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.

Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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