Enrolled Nurse Winter Surge
Job Summary
Feel supported from day one while growing your skills and career with our welcoming Cessnock team!
Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time and Part Time until October 2026
Position Classification:Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration:$33.78 - $36.70 12% Super Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:up to 38
Location: Cessnock District Hospital
Requisition ID:REQ655224
Applications Close:Sunday 10th May 2026
About the Opportunity
Looking to explore a new working environment build your skills or see if a role is the right long-term fit for you This temporary opportunity at Cessnock District Hospital offers a supportive way to step into a new team with the potential for contract extensions and opportunities across other wards within the facility.
Located just a short distance from the beautiful Hunter Valley vineyards Cessnock is a vibrant regional town surrounded by countryside offering affordable dining accommodation and a welcoming community lifestyle.
Cessnock District Hospital is a 46-bed facility providing emergency surgical and general medical care to the regions growing population. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Enrolled Nurse to join our Medical & Surgical teams each consisting of 16 beds.
This role is ideal for someone who is:
- Looking to trial a temporary position before committing longer term
- Interested in expanding their experience across different clinical areas
- Passionate about patient-centred care and teamwork
- Adaptable proactive and eager to learn new skills
You will work alongside a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team and collaborate with a range of clinical and non-clinical professionals. We value positive working relationships and are looking for someone who communicates sensitively and effectively with patients families carers and colleagues.
What we can offer you
- A supportive and welcoming team environment
- Ongoing education training and mentorship from the Nurse Unit Manager and experienced colleagues
- Opportunities to gain new clinical skills and broaden your experience
- The chance to explore future opportunities and possible contract extensions into other wards within the hospital
- A great opportunity to see if Cessnock and our team are the right fit for your career goals
If you are a motivated Enrolled Nurse looking for a flexible opportunity within a supportive hospital environment we would love to hear from you.
Essential Requirements:
Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse.
The Perks
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)
Salary packaging options - up to $11600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Need more information
- Click here for thePosition Description
- Find out more aboutapplying for this position
- An eligibility list will be created for future 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 Yasmin Glover on
Information for Applicants:
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen or a permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate isidentifiedfor the position; in this instance you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
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.
Hunter New EnglandHealthis dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people aligned with NSW Healths commitment to implementingthe 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 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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