Make a difference close to home in a role where every shift counts.
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $36.72 - $39.91 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Requisition ID: REQ672189
Location: Kurri Kurri
Closing Date: Sunday, 5th July 2026
About the Opportunity
Join the welcoming and supportive team at Kurri Kurri District Hospital as a Casual Registered Nurse and enjoy the flexibility of casual employment while delivering high-quality care to your local community.
Kurri Kurri District Hospital is a valued community hospital where teamwork, compassion and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything we do. As a casual Registered Nurse within our General Ward, you'll care for a diverse range of medical and rehabilitation patients, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every patient. This role offers the opportunity to broaden your clinical experience across a variety of patient presentations while enjoying the flexibility to balance work with your lifestyle. You'll be welcomed into a collaborative team environment where your contribution is valued, and you'll receive a comprehensive orientation along with ongoing support from the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator and experienced nursing team to help you succeed.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Casual Registered Nurse, you will deliver safe, evidence-based and person-centred nursing care to patients within the General Ward.
Working collaboratively with medical officers, allied health professionals and fellow nursing staff, you will:
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Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care.
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Monitor patient progress and respond appropriately to changes in clinical condition.
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Administer medications and treatments in accordance with NSW Health policies and professional standards.
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Support patients and their families throughout their healthcare journey.
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Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in effective clinical handovers.
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Contribute to discharge planning and patient education.
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Foster a positive, respectful and collaborative team environment while promoting quality improvement and patient safety.
Every shift offers the opportunity to build your skills, work across a broad range of clinical presentations and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients.
About you
Our ideal candidate is a compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse who enjoys working within a supportive team and is committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. You are confident managing a varied workload, communicate effectively with patients and colleagues, and demonstrate sound clinical judgement in a busy ward environment.
Essential requirements:
What we can offer you:
✅ Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅ 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
✅ The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Additional Information
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.
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 Health’s 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.
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
[email protected] for confidential support.
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For role related queries or questions contact Amy White on [email protected]
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: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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. 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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