Build your skills, broaden your experience and make a real difference in rural healthcare.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Part-time and Casual opportunities
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $36.72 - $39.91 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ674239
Location: Scott Memorial Hospital Scone
Closing Date: Sunday, 12th July 2026
About the Opportunity
Build your nursing career in a supportive rural hospital where you'll gain broad clinical experience, develop new skills and become part of a close-knit team that genuinely cares.
Scone Hospital is seeking motivated Enrolled Nurses to join our diverse and welcoming team. Nestled in the beautiful Upper Hunter, Scone offers the charm of country living with the amenities of a modern healthcare facility. The hospital features a mixed medical and surgical ward, operating theatre, maternity unit, emergency department and onsite medical imaging, providing exposure to a wide variety of clinical presentations. Located just over three hours from Sydney, with Newcastle, Maitland, the Central Coast, Tamworth and Armidale all within easy reach, Scone offers the perfect balance of lifestyle and career opportunity. Free onsite parking and a supportive workplace culture make it an ideal place to grow your nursing career. From your first day, you'll be supported by an experienced Clinical Nurse Educator and Nurse Unit Manager through a comprehensive orientation program. You'll also have access to ongoing education, study opportunities and transition programs designed to help you build confidence and expand your clinical skills.
This opportunity is full-time however job share / part-time will be considered
What You Will Be Doing
As an Enrolled Nurse, you will work under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse on duty, Nurse Unit Manager or After Hours Nurse Manager to deliver safe, evidence-based and person-centred care.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Providing high-quality nursing care within your scope of practice.
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Managing a delegated patient load within the ward environment.
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Assisting with the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
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Monitoring and reporting changes in patient condition.
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Collaborating with Registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
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Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and contributing to a safe, efficient clinical environment.
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Supporting patients and their families throughout their healthcare journey.
This role also offers the opportunity to work across different departments within the facility, allowing you to broaden your experience and further develop your clinical capability.
About you
We're looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Enrolled Nurse who is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and enjoys working within a supportive team environment.
Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 months' clinical nursing experience and be motivated to continue developing their knowledge and skills. You will be adaptable, proactive and willing to work across various clinical areas as required, contributing positively to our collaborative team culture.
Essential requirements:
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Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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A strong commitment to patient-centred care and continuous learning.
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Experience in venepuncture and/or cannulation, or a willingness to complete competency training.
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The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
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Flexibility to work across departments and, where required, nearby facilities.
What we can offer you:
✅ Short-term shared onsite accommodation to assist with relocation while you secure long-term housing.
✅Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
✅ 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 (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
✅ 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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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 Nikki Whyburn 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
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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. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via
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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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