Registered Nurse Surgical Ward

Build your surgical nursing skills within a supportive and collaborative team at Belmont District Hospital

Remuneration: $81748.17 - $114771.98 p.a. Superannuation Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Full time permanent and temporary positions available
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ683185
Location: Belmont Hospital

Application close date: Tuesday 18th August 2026

Ready to grow your surgical nursing career in a supportive team

Belmont District Hospital is a 103-bed community hospital in the beautiful Lake Macquarie region offering the perfect balance of career and lifestyle with Newcastle beaches and outdoor activities close by.

Our busy General Surgical Ward (1FNB) provides care across general surgery urology gynaecology and orthopaedics. Youll work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team caring for patients throughout their surgical journey while building your clinical skills confidence and experience.

What Youll Do

As a Registered Nurse youll provide safe evidence-based care while supporting patients throughout their surgical journey.

Your role will include:

• Clinical assessment monitoring and recognising changes in patient condition
• Medication administration and treatment
• Wound care and surgical drain management
• Supporting personal care recovery and activities of daily living
• Working collaboratively with patients families and the multidisciplinary team
• Developing care and discharge plans and providing patient education
• Maintaining accurate documentation and clinical handover
• Contributing to a safe supportive and positive ward environment
  

Develop Your Surgical Nursing Skills

Whether youre experienced or looking to grow your surgical skills youll receive strong clinical support mentoring and professional development.

Youll have access to:

• Ward-based education and in-service sessions
• Study days and professional development opportunities
• Support for internal and external courses
• Opportunities to broaden your surgical experience

What Were Looking For

Were looking for Registered Nurses who are compassionate adaptable and committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

To be successful you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise competing clinical demands
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• A commitment to safe evidence-based and patient-centred care
• Surgical nursing experience is desirable particularly experience in wound care and drain management
• A willingness to learn develop and contribute to a supportive team environment

Why Belmont District Hospital

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Additional Information

• 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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support.
• 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 Healths 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.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• 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 is identified for the position; in this instance you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
• This position is full time; however part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.