A Career with Variety, Growth, and Purpose!
Employment Type: Permanent Full time / Part time & Casual Opportunities Available
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $37.83 - $41.10 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Cessnock District Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ663207
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis
Your Next Career Move Starts Here
This is an exciting time to join Cessnock District Hospital as the hospital undergoes a major redevelopment, this is your chance to be part of something exciting. The redevelopment will include an expanded ED, operating theatres and day surgery spaces, two new inpatient wards, a sterilising services unit, a new medical imaging service and a modern pharmacy, designed to support the growing population in the Hunter region.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Supportive Team Environment – Join a close-knit and collaborative team where everyone works together to support each other in delivering safe, high-quality patient care in a busy rural hospital setting.
Diverse Clinical Experience – Gain exposure to a broad range of clinical presentations and develop your skills across a fast-paced rural environment, with ongoing support from experienced nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
Make a Difference in the Community – Build meaningful relationships with patients, families, and the local community while providing compassionate care where it is truly valued.
Positive and Respectful Workplace Culture – Be part of a workplace that values teamwork, communication, kindness, and mutual respect, where staff are encouraged to learn, contribute, and support one another every day.
Hear From Our Team
“We have a very good supportive team and it's a very supportive environment, everyone works together as a team and we want to make sure that at the end of the day everyone goes home with a smile on their face. I love working on the surgical ward, it's very fast-paced, we get a mix of medical surgical patients and we get a lot of wounds, so there's a good variety and mix of different types of patients that we look after.
- Current Enrolled Nurse, Surgical Services
“What I love most about working here is the small hospital, country-town feel. Everybody knows each other, people are incredibly friendly and supportive, and it really feels like a second home.
- NUM, Medical and Surgical Services
EN Opportunities – Find your Perfect Fit
Discover the clinical specialty that aligns with your passion — or take the opportunity to explore a new and rewarding pathway. Cessnock offers a diverse range of fulfilling opportunities across:
- Surgical – Supportive, dynamic, and ideal for developing strong acute skills
- Medical – Diverse presentations and a team committed to high-quality care
- Emergency Department – managing a diverse range of clinical presentations in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
- Close Observation unit – True variety with acute, aged care, and emergency presentations.
The Perks
✅ Sustainable Healthcare - Together towards zero
✅ Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
✅ 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
✅ Paid parental leave to support your next big chapter (for eligible employees)
✅ 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
