Where your experience is valued and your career can grow
Remuneration: $79,368.82 - $111,427.34 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time and Part Time opportunities available to January 2027
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: Up to 38hrs per week
Requisition ID: REQ670056
Closing Date: Sunday, 21st June 2026
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Your Next Step
Join a highly skilled perioperative team at Belmont Hospital and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care across the anaesthetic and recovery phases of the surgical journey.
Whether you're looking to further develop your specialist skills or bring your existing experience to a supportive and collaborative environment, this is an opportunity to be part of a team that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient-centred care.
The Team You Will Join
Located just moments from beautiful Lake Macquarie and within easy reach of Newcastle, Belmont Hospital offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle.
Working within the Operating Theatre Department, you'll join a welcoming and experienced perioperative team across four operating theatres, supporting patients through both anaesthetic and recovery care. The department is well-resourced, collaborative, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and quality care.
You'll enjoy:
- A supportive and inclusive team culture
- Free onsite parking
- Flexible rostering arrangements
- Opportunities to further develop your specialist perioperative skills
- Ongoing education, training, and career development opportunities
- Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging options
- Discounted gym options with Fiitness Passport
- Paid Parental Leave options
About the Role and You
As a Registered Nurse within Anaesthetics and/or Recovery, you'll be responsible for delivering safe, evidence-based perioperative care while working closely with anaesthetists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll have the opportunity to work autonomously while contributing to a highly collaborative theatre environment focused on achieving the best outcomes for patients.
To support your success, you'll receive:
- A comprehensive orientation program
- Supernumerary shifts on commencement
- Ongoing support from Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Nurse Educators, and senior nursing staff
- Access to continuing education and professional development opportunities
You'll bring:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Recent experience in Anaesthetics and/or Recovery nursing
- Strong knowledge of airway management and pain management principles
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- A commitment to patient safety, quality care, and continuous improvement
- Most shifts are 8 hours, with occasional 6- and 10-hour shifts based on operational requirements. Participation in after-hours on-call and weekend rosters may be required.
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For role related queries or questions contact Christine Overend on [email protected]
Additional Information
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
Previous candidates need not re-apply.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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. 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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