Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until May 2027
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 24 hours per week
location: Gunnedah District Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ678012
Application close date: Monday 20th July 2026
Located in the heart of the community, Gunnedah District Hospital offers a supportive and welcoming environment where staff work together to deliver exceptional care and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families.
About The Opportunity
Gunnedah District Hospital is a modern rural facility delivering high-quality healthcare services in a supportive and collaborative environment.
An opportunity exists for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our inpatient unit caring for medical, aged care, occasional surgical and palliative care patients. Working within a friendly multidisciplinary team, you will provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care while contributing to positive patient outcomes.
As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver evidence-based care within your scope of practice, demonstrate sound clinical judgement, and confidently work both independently and as part of a team. Ongoing support is available through our Clinical Nurse Educator program, helping you continue to grow and develop professionally.
About You
You are a compassionate, adaptable and reliable Registered Nurse who thrives in a supportive team environment. You bring strong communication skills, clinical confidence and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
You will also demonstrate:
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
- Strong clinical reasoning, critical thinking and evidence-based practice
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Good time management and ability to prioritise competing demands in a complex environment
- Computer literacy, including electronic medical records and email systems
- Flexibility, reliability and a strong team-focused approach
This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern inpatient unit that values teamwork, compassion and professional growth while delivering meaningful patient-centred care.
Benefits
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're 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
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 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
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Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: 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 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 [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such 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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