Registered Nurse Medical & Surgical

Cessnock - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 72152 - 101299

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Employment Type: Permanent full time & part time & Temporary part Time.
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$72152.53 - $101299.48 12% Super Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:up to 38
Location: Cessnock District Hospital
Requisition ID:REQ611901
Applications Close: Tuesday 28th October 2025

About Us

Cessnock located near the stunning Hunter Valley vineyards combines country charm with modern convenienceoffering affordable living great food and a welcoming community. Cessnock District Hospital is a facility providing essential medical surgical and emergency services to the local region. Were seeking proactive and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our supportive close-knit team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in community healthcare while working in a friendly and dynamic environment.

About the Opportunity

As a valued member of our team you will provide high-quality holistic nursing care to patients and their families throughout their healthcare journey. Youll assess health needs develop and implement tailored care plans and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes.

Youll be supported by our Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) and Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) with after-hours access to the CNE for guidance. Your day-to-day will involve delivering direct patient careincluding assistance with feeding and showeringcoordinating admissions transfers and discharges and liaising with discharge planners nursing homes and home caregivers. Strong communication and family support will be at the heart of your work.

About You

You will bring:

Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
Recent experience in a hospital setting ideally within a medical or surgical ward.
Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Proven time management and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Excited to join a caring and community-focused team Wed love to hear from youapply today!

What we can offer you:

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

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 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 $11600 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:

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An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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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: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit: is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024015: 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.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health evmployees 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 or.

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.

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Employment Type: Permanent full time & part time & Temporary part Time.Position Classification:Registered NurseRemuneration:$72152.53 - $101299.48 12% Super Salary PackagingHours Per Week:up to 38Location: Cessnock District HospitalRequisition ID:REQ611901Applications Close: Tuesday 28th October 2...