Grow your confidence, expand your skills, and build your career with the personalised support a smaller hospital can offer!
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time and Part Time until October 2026
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $40.03 – $56.20 per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Cessnock District Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ655254
Applications Close: Thursday, 2nd July 2026
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis
About the Opportunity
Looking for a supportive team where you can grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and see if a role is the right fit for you? This temporary Registered Nurse opportunity at Cessnock District Hospital offers the perfect chance to step into a welcoming environment, with potential opportunities to extend into other wards across the facility.
Located just a short distance from the stunning Hunter Valley vineyards, Cessnock offers a relaxed regional lifestyle with affordable dining, accommodation, and a strong sense of community.
Cessnock District Hospital is a 46-bed facility providing emergency, surgical, and general medical care to the area’s growing population. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Medical & Surgical teams, each consisting of 16 beds.
This position is ideal for someone who:
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Is looking to broaden their clinical experience in a supportive setting
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Wants the opportunity to trial a temporary role with potential for future opportunities
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Enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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Is adaptable, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality patient-centred care
The successful applicant will be a hardworking and enthusiastic individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be confident building positive working relationships and able to communicate sensitively with patients, families, carers, and colleagues in a fast-paced clinical environment.
What we can offer you
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A friendly and supportive team culture
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Ongoing supported training, education, and mentorship from the Nurse Unit Manager and experienced colleagues
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Opportunities for skill advancement and career growth within a smaller hospital environment
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The ability to gain broad clinical exposure and hands-on experience across a variety of patient presentations
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Opportunities to work closely with senior staff and develop confidence in your practice
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Potential opportunities for contract extensions into other areas of the hospital
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A great opportunity to see if Cessnock District Hospital is the right long-term fit for you
If you are passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding opportunity within a collaborative and encouraging environment, we would love to hear from you!
Essential Requirements:
Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Registered Nurse.
The Perks
✅Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅Proximity to shopping and other services
✅Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
✅4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time 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
