RN's join John Hunter Hospital Medical Assessment Co-ordination Unit where Our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment shape every action we take.

Employment Type: Various Temporary Opportunities until August 2023
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $65,692.82 - $92,236.06 pro rata + superannuation + allowances
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ321815

Registered Nurse - MACU
John Hunter Hospital

About the role
The Medical Assessment Coordination Unit (MACU) ward is a 24 bed unit that takes acute medical patients under multiple subspecialties with a fast paced turn over. Shifts will be a seven day rotating roster covering weekdays and weekends.
There is a great opportunity to learn new skills supported by our dedicated nursing staff, Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Educators and Medical staff.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

Where you'll be working
The John Hunter Hospital (JHH) is the major tertiary teaching hospital and referral centre for the Hunter New England Local Health District. JHH provides a range of services to a population of more than 800,000 people across the Hunter Valley, Central Coast, New England, and Mid North Coast regions.

About you
Our successful candidate/s will have experience in an acute care setting, enjoy working in a fast paced unit with rapid turnover. You will be a good team player that is willing to learn and adapt to change. . You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with other in a personable and professional manner.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Please provide proof of booster vaccination if available.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be: an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia.

If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases: If you are applying for a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2020_017. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy

Selection Criteria: Please address the selection criteria for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered for the role. For assistance with selection criteria, please visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Candidates will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria for this position. Please ensure you read the position description (link in advertisement below) prior to submitting an application. Candidates invited to interview will need to bring originals of qualifications or licenses required for the position for sighting by the panel.

Stepping Up Website: Stepping Up aims to assist Indigenous job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment process and addresses some of the challenges that can be experienced by hiring managers so they can more effectively structure recruitment to roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

Salary Packaging: Salary packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health staff. You can potentially salary package a range of your personal expenses including but not limited to novated motor vehicle lease, relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more information by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via email at nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or on 1300 40 25 23.

Working with HNE Health you will have access to a number of benefits such as long service leave, paid maternity leave and salary packaging including meal expenses.

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Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• For role related queries or questions contact Karen Heine on karen.heine@health.nsw.gov.au

Ready to apply

• Click here to apply via REQ304440 (include your preference for MACU) - this link will take you to the advertisement for REQ304440. Click the 'Apply For Job' button and follow the prompts to submit.
• Applications Close: Monday, 19 September 2022