Apply now for a variety of PERMANENT, TEMPORARY and CASUAL Enrolled Nurse, Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife OPPORTUNITIES at JOHN HUNTER HOSPITAL in Newcastle, NSW. Immediate opportunity for ENs and RNs in a range of sub-acute and acute settings!

Employment Type: Various (permanent, temporary, casual, full/part time)
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse, Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife (dependent on qualifications), Registered Nurse with CNS Grade 1 status.
Remuneration: $30.61 - $48.41 per hour + superannuation + allowances (salary dependent on qualifications and experience)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ304440

About John Hunter Hospital:
John Hunter Hospital is a tertiary referral, teaching hospital and a major referral centre for Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD). Located in the coastal city of Newcastle, we have one of the busiest emergency departments in the state and provide a range of medical and surgical services to a diverse population of more than 900,000 people. Our hospital plays an important part in the state's network of tertiary services, serving not just the local and regional communities, but people from around NSW. As the only trauma centre in NSW outside of Sydney, we provide primary and tertiary trauma services to the people of the Hunter Valley and tertiary trauma services to the people of the Central Coast, New England, and Mid North Coast regions of NSW. With support from the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and NSW Ambulance, the Hospital also provides a retrieval service for critically ill patients from the Hunter and North Coast. We take pride in being a major teaching hospital and have strong, innovative connections with local organisations such as Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and University of Newcastle (UoN).

There’s never been a better time to join the Nursing & Midwifery team at John Hunter Hospital! The NSW Government has approved an $835 million investment in the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct project, with works due to commence in May 2022 for a new state-of-the-art facility scheduled for completion in 2026. The John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct will include a new Emergency Department and expanded critical care services (adult and paediatric); operating theatres, interventional and procedure spaces; a new birthing suite and inpatient maternity unit; a new neonatal intensive care unit and special care nursery; and a rooftop helipad and increased car parking with more than 900 spaces for staff and visitors.

About the Opportunities:
We have a wide range of rewarding nursing and midwifery opportunities for dedicated, committed and collaborative nursing and midwifery professionals across a variety of areas and specialties in both sub-acute and acute settings. As part of JHH’s Nursing & Midwifery team, you will benefit from working at one of the busiest tertiary referral hospitals in Australia, as you practice world-class healthcare in a supportive culture. John Hunter Hospital is committed to providing each patient with exceptional care and service. Our nurses and midwives practice with the compassion that we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. Join a Nursing & Midwifery team committed to being the best that we can be.

We have immediate opportunities for ENs and/or RNs who have experience in REHABILITATION (particularly for patients following stroke, acquired brain injury and other neurological disorders - those with Functional Independence Measure / FIM accreditation highly regarded), MEDICAL IMAGING and X-RAY, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, RESPIRATORY & IMMUNOLOGY (which includes high flow oxygen therapy and IV), OPERATING THEATRES (particularly for RNs - instrument and circulating i.e. scrub and scout nurses AND Anaesthetic and PACU), RNs in Maternity and Gynaecology Services (caring for female only surgical patients), NEUROSURGICAL AND NEUROSCIENCE (caring for acute patients with complex neurological conditions) and RNs with experience in COLORECTAL, UPPER GI and GENERAL SURGERY.

IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING HNELHD Nurse seeking opportunities at John Hunter Hospital at your existing grade you may not need to apply for this requisition. Instead:

What we can offer YOU:

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to start, grow, and develop your nursing and midwifery career. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. As the largest employer in the region, we can offer you a great range of benefits including:

• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time) and 6 weeks annual leave for eligible full time nurses
• Continuing Education Allowance (CEA) for eligible nurses
• Study and development leave
• In-house training, learning and educational opportunities
• Salary packaging options to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay - for more information visit SalaryPackagingPLUS! or email nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or phone 1300 40 25 23.
• Shift/overtime penalties, relevant allowances
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - counselling for you and your family
• Fitness Passport program – access discounted rates at gyms, pools, fitness classes and health and wellbeing services across NSW
• Relocation assistance for eligible staff who permanently relocate in order to accept or carry out employment with HNELHD. Benefits may include removal and storage costs, conveyancing or other fees related to the sale or purchase of property, utility connection costs, temporary accommodation and transport costs.

Important Information for Applicants:

• Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases (OASV) - you are applying for a Category A or A+ position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. 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.
• As part of your employment checks you will need to submit details of your paid worker Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance in NSW. If you are recommended for appointment and do not currently hold a WWCC in NSW, you will need to take action to apply for one online and attend a Service NSW Centre for your check to lodge at your earliest convenience.
• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Applicants may be contacted via email, text and/or phone throughout the recruitment process, so it is important to provide up to date contact details in your application and monitor for correspondence.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the relevant Position Description (PD):

• Enrolled Nurse
• Registered Nurse
• Registered Midwife
  

2) For role related queries or questions about applying for JHH Nursing & Midwifery opportunities please email HNELHD-JHHNursingMidwiferyDirector@health.nsw.gov.au and ensure you reference REQ304440.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until: Friday, 30th June 2023.